Tag: Socio-Economic Development

UWA Chief Urges Suppliers to Uphold Quality and Integrity

National News
The forum comes as UWA continues to strengthen partnerships and procurement systems to support conservation. The authority is mandated to conserve and sustainably manage Uganda’s wildlife and protected areas.

U.S Pushes Private Investment in Luzon Economic Corridor as $60 Million Energy Deal is Signed

Business
Dan Petrie, the Acting Chief of Staff of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, said MCC had signed a $60 million Energy Threshold Program hours earlier. The programme aims to lower high electricity costs and improve reliability by modernising the Energy Regulatory Commission, strengthening electric cooperatives, piloting smart-grid technologies and unlocking domestic capital for power infrastructure.
Court

Judiciary Launches Video Conferencing System in Kitgum to Ease...

“The Judiciary is currently grappling with a significant case backlog, with more than 200,000 pending cases as of March 2026. The Judiciary is therefore implementing reforms such as Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms, increased use of ICT in court processes, and expansion of court infrastructure to improve efficiency,” Abodo said.
National News

Otafiire Tasks New Prison Officers on Integrity as 1,238...

There are plans to establish integrated prison industries, including tanneries, footwear, furniture, and garment manufacturing, and proposed local production of ceremonial regalia like pips for security forces to cut costs.
Science & Technology

New Digital National IDs to Protect Citizens from Money...

The rollout of E-IDs is expected to improve security, streamline access to basic services, and expand the scope of financial inclusion. By linking national IDs to a secure digital platform, the government aims to eliminate the use of physical IDs, which are prone to theft. This will provide citizens with protection from exploitation in the form of loan sharks.
Business

Poor State of Romboka Bridge Worries Namayingo, Busia Business...

The business community came out to complain of the loss of their goods in the process of crossing the bridge, yet it is the only convenient road that connects them to and from the business centers where they move to search for the market for their products to earn a living.
Politics

FDC National Chairperson Asks Katonga Faction to Return Home

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party National Chairperson during the 17th National Council Meeting themed, Overcoming the Storm,...
International

Uganda Needs a Diaspora Policy to get the Best...

In a glamorous and extensive Uganda-United Arab Emirates Convention that was held last weekend on November 26, 2023, in...
National News

Kampala Declaration to be Adopted at G77 Summit to...

G77 is set to hold a high level Third South Summit which will be held at Speke Resort Munyonyo...

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