Every year on June 3, millions of Christians in Uganda and across the world gather to commemorate Uganda Martyrs Day, one of the most important religious events on the African continent. The annual celebration attracts pilgrims...
The government is planning to establish new border entry points along Uganda's frontiers with Kenya and Rwanda as part of efforts to improve cross-border trade, facilitate movement and strengthen regional integration.
The announcement was made by the...
The ministry officials, however, stressed that they faced a few challenges as they implemented the NRM manifesto, including lengthy agreements on land acquisition, increased vandalism, activities of artisanal miners, and inadequate funding.
The activities of the artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) have been very prominent in the gold sector, forming the basis of most discoveries such as the Tiira and Alupe gold mines, and that they have played a critical role in the local economic development if regulated well.