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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.
National News

FDC Mourns NUP’s Nakimuli

Amuriat stated that Nakimuli was not just a member of the NUP party but a daughter of Kalangala, a voice for the voiceless on the 84 islands, and a patriot who carried the hopes of fisherfolk, women, and youth to the floor of Parliament.
Crime

Gov’t Orders Arrest of Teachers Using Corporal Punishment in...

The government has issued a firm directive outlawing the use of corporal punishment in schools and has instructed the...
Environment

UPC Calls for Enhancement of Environmental Protection

According to reports, the geographical area affected so far covers close to 75 acres of land with homesteads and farmlands (downhill) in Bulambuli to Sironko districts.
Politics

Baryomunsi Speaks on Purported Collapse of UCDA as Coffee...

The government of Uganda is well conversant that coffee is a critical part of the economy, and its importance is growing with over 1.8 million households growing coffee, which contributes nearly a third of the country's export earnings, paying for critical infrastructure like roads, hospitals, and schools.
Security

Uganda police Warn Public on Environmental Safety Measures

Some parents or managers prefer digging wells to provide water for consumption to minimize costs; however, they don't mind the children's safety around the compound.
Health

Ministry of Health to Introduce Counseling in Schools for...

The Ministry of Health's involvement in counseling initiatives reflects a broader commitment by the Ugandan government to prioritize student well-being and prepare them for future employment opportunities. This further aligns with the government's efforts to enhance mental health support and career guidance for students across the country.
Security

Police caution Parents against Neglecting School-going Children

The parents who drive usually drop their children and let them out of cars to find their way to school; they drive off without seeing if a child has entered school.
Science

Government Bans Mobile Devices in Schools until Formal Regulations...

Much as the ministry has banned use of mobile phones in schools and regulated the content the students and pupils should access, it is also important for parents to do the same at home when it comes to mobile phone usage by children since most of them get access to the internet using their parents, siblings, or guardians' gadgets.
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