The NUP second cohort is open for all members, and applications are still ongoing. Among the students who were awarded certificates, the majority were female and were in three categories: foot soldiers, professionals, and community leaders.
In July 2024, police and local leaders in Mpigi district, which borders Gomba, discovered 17 human skulls from a shrine belonging to Lujja Bbosa Tabula, and this discovery raised alarms about the historical and cultural implications of such findings, as well as potential criminal investigations related to the remains.
Joshua Chepetegei, the World and Olympic champion, has emphasized that the Elgon Half Marathon is a call to action to promote conservation, fight climate change, and end Gender Based Violence (GBV).
Schools in Uganda closed for the second term holiday break on August 16, 2024, with most schools expected to open up for the third term on September 23, 2024. Holidaymakers are encouraged to engage in productive activities beyond education during the short holidays.
Increased number of girls dropping out of school is mainly happening due to the ignorance and negligence of parents who are subjecting their young girls to early marriages and pregnancies instead of paying for their school fees to attain education.
At the International AIDS Conference in Munich, Germany, UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima delivered a sobering message regarding Uganda's battle against HIV/AIDS. Despite global commitments to reduce new HIV infections to below 370,000 by 2025, Uganda and the world are falling dramatically short. In 2023 alone, Uganda recorded a staggering 1.3 million new HIV infections.
The charity concert organized by the Ntongoli band was a blend of supporting a greater cause to support St. Teresa Babies Home fused with showcasing a taste of live band in a more live manner, supporting unprivileged children.