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Minstry of Lands Calls For Partnership to Close Uganda’s Housing Gap 

“Government cannot close Ugandas housing gap alone. We need a new and stronger housing partnership. The private sector must increase investment in affordable housing and bring innovative and cost effective solutions to the market,” the address read.

Police Arrest Four Suspects after Panga-Wielding Gang Raids Kasese Station

Police identified the suspects as Simon Irumba, Abson Kiiza, George Kadama and Lenaxi Baluku.

Uganda Plans Monthly Cash Boost and Specialized Care for Growing Elderly Population

To resolve this, the ministry is designing a dedicated national health insurance scheme for seniors. Under the proposed framework, UGX 5,000 from the enhanced UGX 35,000 monthly stipend could be automatically funneled into an insurance pool, bypassing the age limitations traditional private insurers impose on individuals over 75.

Opposition Leaders Rally Ugandans to Reject Fear, Condemn Abductions and Illegal Detentions 

"We have the right to say no to fear. We must come out and condemn policies and actions that are wrong. It is our right to oppose what seems not right to us," Ssenyonyi said.

UPC Urges More Time for School Assessments as 18% Miss Deadline

Oyat suggested staggered deadlines like UNEB’s first, second and third registration windows, so schools that miss one deadline still have a chance to comply.

Mukono South MP Calls for Review of Fishing Regulations to Balance Conservation and Livelihoods

"Our people respect conservation, but they also need to eat and earn. If we can protect the most critical breeding zones while opening up part of the 200 square kilometres for regulated community fishing, we protect both the fish and the people," Maseruka said.

President Museveni Calls for Cultural Preservation as Nyabongo I Takes Tooro Throne

“My grown children shouldn’t be held back or kept around forever. Good parenting means encouraging them to venture out, build relationships, and find their place among fellow Ugandans. Yet some cultural institutions act like possessive parents, saying, ‘Muri bantu bange, mutagenda hara!’ (‘You are my people; don't go far.’) That is bad parenting, denying people meaningful relationships simply out of fear of losing control over them,” President Museveni said.

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