Tag: Housing

FOWODE Marks 30 Years with Tree Planting Drive for Environmental Sustainability and Women’s Empowerment in Luwero

In a powerful celebration of resilience, gender equality, and environmental action, hundreds gathered at Wabusaana in Luwero district to mark the 30th anniversary of the Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE). The event, held under the...

City Pastor’s Multimillion-dollar Church Vision Sparks Hostile Debate Among Ugandans

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Apostle Grace Lubega, a prominent religious leader, has stirred controversy after announcing plans to build a $55 million church building, claiming he will not borrow money to fund the project. Speaking during a Sunday service, Apostle Grace,...

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Uganda to Celebrate World Habitat Day in October 2024

Uganda will join the rest of the world to celebrate World Habitat Day on October 7, 2024, in Kamwokya, Kampala.

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Lands Ministry Launches New Digital Platforms for Easy Land...

The Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development has launched the Ugandan National Land Information System (UgNLIS) public portal to aid in the access of information on land.

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Uganda Parliamentary Forum of Social Protection Calls for Increased...

Uganda’s social protection coverage is still very low, standing at 1.3%, while only 0.3% (excluding healthcare) of the GDP is allocated for financing social protection.

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Karamoja Elders Call for Expanded Gov’t Support to Enhance...

On September 5, 2024, during the Elders Forum meeting of the Karamoja region, elders emphasized the critical role they play in fostering peace and development.

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Uganda Prisons Service Boosts Women Inmate Management Skills

In a safe, secure, and compassionate correctional setting, Ugandan women convicts receive specialized support in the form of separate accommodation, gender-sensitive activities, vocational training, access to healthcare, and education.

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