Tag: Kalangala district

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

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.

UN Human Rights Chief Urges Urgent Action on Unprecedented AI Risks

International

Failures involving agentic AI systems, he said, could disrupt essential services, fracture communications, destabilise critical infrastructure and undermine democratic institutions. Entire populations could lose access to clean water, heating and financial services.

Politics

NRM’s Idah Nabayigga Wins Kalangala Woman MP By-Election

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has retained the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament seat after its candidate, Idah...

Politics

EC Declares Readiness for Kalangala Woman MP By-Election

The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared itself fully prepared to conduct the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election...

National News

Kalangala District Woman MP Dies at 40

Nakimuli reportedly drove herself to the facility for what she described as a non-major operation.

Crime

NFA Officials, Brick makers Arrested over Bribery in fight...

Security officials on Thursday, 3rd July, arrested eight suspects over alleged bribery and illegal brick-making activities inside Lutobooka Forest...

Tourism

Discover Banda Island, a Hidden Gem for Adventurous Nature

There is fishing, boat trips, nature walks, and a beach volleyball net waiting for the adventurous. In the evening, bonfires can be lit on the beach as one is watching the lights of the fishermen on the lake.

Crime

Woman Mauled to Death by Crocodile in Kalangala District

On January 10, 2024, a worker from Bidco Oil Palm Company was killed by a crocodile while working near the water. The incident occurred in Kalangala district, prompting local authorities to issue warnings about the dangers of crocodiles in the area. The Southern Regional Police Commander confirmed that the victim was attacked while fetching water from a nearby lake.

Tourism