Tag: Covid-19 pandemic

UPC Attributes Two Million Stunted Children to 1980s Livestock Losses

National News
Akena referred to historical statements by President Museveni acknowledging the destruction of food supplies and the destitution of about 2.7 million people during that period. He argued that the loss of cattle deprived communities of daily nutrition, household income, school fees, draft power, and soil fertility, leaving effects that continue to be felt today.

Gen Saleh, NWSC’s Dr. Mugisha Push for Land Ownership Management to Fix Kampala’s Waste Crisis

Environment
Kampala’s waste management system has come under increasing strain in recent years, including during Uganda’s first National Cleaning Day, when the volume of collected waste overwhelmed collection teams and temporarily clogged the Buyala disposal facility.
Agriculture

Museveni Commissions NEC Meat and Beans Factory, Urges Farmers...

The President assured investors that Uganda has adequate raw materials to sustain the factory, noting that the challenge lies in organising farmers and connecting them to dependable markets rather than increasing production.
Business

NSSF Launches Voluntary-Smart Savings Plan for Working Population

To the Smart Life Flexi launch, NSSF is integrating educational programs designed to enhance financial literacy among the people of Uganda. These programs will be focusing on personal finance, including management, retirement, and investments, and ultimately empowering individuals with the knowledge they need to make informed financial decisions.
Politics

Disputes Erupt in NRM as Transparency, Accountability Issues Breed

Chapter 5, Section 46(1) of the NRM constitution requires that the party conducts elections of all elected members of NRM organs every five years. However, the Revivalist Movement contends that leaders have exceeded this term without legitimate justification, and they reject the prolonged use of the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse for delaying elections.
Health

Health Experts Call for Vigilance after Confirming First M-Pox...

M-pox, which spreads from animals to humans through close contact with infected individuals, has raised concerns due to its recent resurgence in neighboring countries. As of September 2, 2024, Uganda had reported a total of 10 confirmed cases from five districts.
Business

Child Rights’ Activists Unveil Young Mothers’ Empowerment Program

High Sound for Children organization engages the community through various initiatives aimed at promoting child rights and addressing issues affecting children and young mothers.
National News

Take Advantage of Shs200 Billion COVID Recovery Fund- Anite...

Evelyne Anite, has encouraged business operators in the country to take advantage of the government's Shs200 billion allocated to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
International

Halfway to 2030 Deadline for Sustainable Dev’t Goals, Half...

H.E Antonio Guterres, the United Nations (UN) Secretary General (SG) has revealed that midway to the 2030 deadline for...
National News

President Museveni Assumes Chair of G77+China as Summit Officially...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the Republic of Uganda has assumed the chair of the Third South Summit of...
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