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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.
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.

Museveni Explains NRM’s Decision to Restore Mengo, Traditional Institutions

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, took his...

Unraveling Legal and Cultural Controversies in New Marriage Bill

Legislators should reflect on the equality of men and women as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and decipher aspects like property sharing, polygamy, and bride wealth.

Ateker Festival to Preserve Cultural Heritage—Soroti MP Alobo

The Ateker-speaking communities include the Nyangatomo of Ethiopia; the Toposa, Bari, and Torit of South Sudan; the Iteso, Turkana, and Masai of Kenya; the Iteso, Karimojong, Jie, Dodoth, Kumam, Langi, and Kakwa of Uganda; and the Masai of Tanzania, plus other closely-knit groups spread across the greater East African region.

UBOS Report 2024: Agriculture Transforms Livelihoods in Uganda 

President Museveni’s focus on agriculture as a pillar of Uganda’s economy has yielded significant gains; however, sustained progress depends on embracing government programs like the Parish Development Model (PDM) and leveraging available resources to enhance productivity. With collective effort, Uganda’s vision of becoming a middle-income country is within reach, driven by a thriving agricultural sector.

Uganda on Countdown for 9th Edition of Nyege Nyege...

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."

Museveni Appoints Eddy Kenzo as Presidential Advisor on Creatives

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed a renowned musician, Edrisah Kenzo Musuuza, also known as Eddy Kenzo, as the...

First Ever Kampala Mpororo Connect Set to Revive Mpororo...

It is unfortunate that culture and tradition are not well kept because they are passed on by word of mouth; therefore, they will phase out if not revived and preserved through cultural heritage.

Leopard Prints and Moving in Silence: A Sign of...

When people talk of the Iteso, they usually speak of two things: their strikingly good looks and their exceptional command of the English language.

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