Energy and Minerals Week 2024 is scheduled to take place from October 28th to November 2nd 2024, under the theme Energy and Minerals for Sustainable Growth. The event is in partnership with the organizations.

As Uganda strives to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV by 2030, the HIV prevalence reduced from 18% in 1990s to 5.1%. Currently, new HIV infections have reduced from 68,000 to 38,000. As a result, concerted efforts are needed to ensure that all expectant mothers receive adequate support and treatment.

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

The government will keep negotiating with China to conclude the other pending protocols on avocado, meat, and Custer oil, among others.

Odongo said that the timetable for the NLSC has 36 subjects compared to the 46 subjects of the old curriculum, adding that it focuses on the End of Cycle (EoC) assessment conducted by UNEB, which will contribute 80% of the overall achievement by each learner. The other 20% is comprised of the Continuous Assessment (CA) carried out at school for every learner.

"Candidates and all concerned must note that involvement in malpractice in one paper shall lead to cancellation of results of all the examinations, and where malpractice is suspected, candidates and all concerned will be summoned to appear before the board."

The Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, has stated that the government is set to introduce the Evaluation Bill to regulate valuers and create an office for the Chief Government Valuer to reduce issues of unfair compensation.

The celebration of African Traditional Medicine Day not only honors the rich heritage of traditional healing practices but also aims to integrate these methods into national health systems, enhancing their recognition and regulatory frameworks across Africa.