Tag: Civil Society Organizations

Tooro Succession Dispute Deepens as Ababiito Declare New King

The dispute now places Tooro at a delicate crossroads between customary authority and Uganda’s legal framework. Omusuuga Kamurasi has called for respect for tradition and the law, while President Museveni has called for peace and unity among the Batooro.

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

International

On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.

Health

CSOs Advocate Joint Action to End malnutrition among Children...

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have expressed concern over the increasing number of stunted children in Uganda, calling for urgent...

Health

Health Ministry Dismisses Media Reports of ARVs Stock outs

The Ministry of Health has issued a response to a misleading report published by The New Vision on 18th...

Politics

US Ambassador Popp Calls for Peace Ahead of Uganda’s...

The event, organized by the International Republican Institute and USAID, brought together different stakeholders, including the National Consultative Forum, Electoral Commission, EC, 26 registered political parties, Ugandan Human Rights Commission, security agencies, civil society organizations, and religious and cultural institutions.

Environment

Climate Change Report Indicates that Corruption, Politics Aggravate Environmental...

A new research report developed by Transparency International Uganda has shown that the idyllic landscapes of Uganda, home to vibrant ecosystems and diverse wildlife, increasingly face a stark reality of potential extinction.

National News

Minister Amongi Appeals to Stakeholders, Community to Unite and...

The Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, Hon. Amongi Betty Ongom, has appealed to government stakeholders, the community, and international partners to unite and enhance literacy education to transform people's lives in different communities of Uganda.

Opinion