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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.
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.

PFF Alleges Karua’s Denial of Entry is a Calculated...

“To ensure that our leaders are completely isolated from robust legal representation, the state has denied entry to our international lead counsel, Senior Counsel Martha Karua, at Entebbe International Airport. By blocking an international jurist, the regime has signaled its absolute contempt for international legal standards and regional protocols,” the statement read in part.

Travel Agencies Stuck with Clients as Dubai Denies Ugandans...

On average, there are over 1000 people who travel to the UAE daily, and for those on a Dubai holiday, they spend at least not less than USD 1500 per person for a few days while there. 

Gov’t Commits to Establish Nine Search and Rescue Centers...

According to the study carried out by Makerere University Institute of Public Health between 2016 and 2018, approximately 70% of drowning incidents occur in lakeside districts around Uganda, with an estimated 287 cases reported and 3,500 cases reported annually.

Museveni Launches SGR Construction to Transform Uganda’s Transport

The Ugandan government has signed a €2.7 billion contract with Turkey's Yapı Merkezi for the construction of this railway section, with work expected to commence in November 2024 and conclude within four years.

Kyagulanyi Slams Arrest of Kizza Besigye

Besigye has been seen arriving at the court martial in Makindye, Kampala on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, and is currently appearing before the prosecutor, Brig Gen Freeman Mugabe, the Chairman of the General Court Martial to be read his charges.

Recognizing Role of Community Health Workers in Health Promotion,...

CHWs commitment as the first contact of the community with the health system is particularly beneficial in rural areas that have limited access to health care and cannot go unnoticed.

Ugandan Government Fronts Local Content in Developing Standard Gauge...

The $2.3 billion project, expected to take 42 months to complete, will revolutionize Uganda's transportation sector, reducing travel time and increasing efficiency.

Humanitarian Organizations Convene to Solve Effects of Climate Disasters,...

In Uganda, several families in the Bugisu sub-region have abandoned their homes in the past, seeking refuge in trading centers after mud and landslides wreaked havoc, destroying houses and gardens. Floods in Kasese district damaged roads and bridges and killed some cattle.

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