Dr. Chameleone, acclaimed for his dynamic stage presence and genre-bending sound, and Semakula, known for his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, have been Ugandan music staples for over two decades.
Upon his election, Ssemakadde promised to strengthen the rule of law, democracy, legal aid to the disadvantaged people, and provide incentives to the members of the legal fraternity to willingly provide probono services.
The partnership is poised to deliver significant benefits to the communities served by the bank, particularly in rural areas where access to safe water is a critical issue.
The government has always warned the public to stay away from areas of steep terrain, including areas at the bottom of canyons, land previously burned by wildfires, land that has been modified due to human activity, such as deforestation or construction, and channels along a stream or river.
On August 19, 2024, a head-on collision between a bus and a Fuso truck near Kirumba resulted in six fatalities and injured 37 others. This resulted from a bus driver reportedly attempting to overtake another vehicle, leading to the crash, which killed him too.
Nyege Nyege is a festival in Uganda that promotes outsider music, primarily electronic by African artists. It was founded in 2013 by Arlen Dilsizian and Derek Debru. Its name refers to a Swahili word describing "a sudden, uncontrollable urge to dance." It started as a small gathering of music enthusiasts and has since grown into Africa's largest music and art festival, attracting visitors from over 30 countries.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) statistics indicate that 21 million girls aged between 15 and 19 years and two million girls less than 15 years become pregnant every year. About 16 million of these girls give birth each year, mostly 90% in low-income countries at 25%. Uganda has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in sub-Saharan Africa.