Tag: Uganda’s population

High Court Gives Attorney General Two Weeks to Report on Sam Mugumya’s Whereabouts 

Court
Mugumya, a former aide to former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, has previously been at the center of politically charged cases. His latest case comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over reports of enforced disappearances and prolonged detention without trial.

Uganda-Kenya Tourism Summit Opens in Mombasa, Calls for Seamless Cross-Border Travel

Regional
Ambassador Ssentongo reaffirmed Ugandan government’s commitment to strengthening cross-border tourism cooperation, noting that tourism is central to the country’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy, which aims to grow the economy from US$50 billion to US$500 billion by 2040. He called for practical, time-bound solutions to trade barriers affecting tourism and regional business competitiveness.
Environment

Lands Ministry to Enact Land Reforms to Boost Uganda’s...

Research indicates that land conflicts are a major issue in Uganda, affecting around 33-50% of landholders. With these conflicts, the social stability and economic development of the country can be threatened, as agriculture accounts for a large portion of the country's labor force and GDP. Over 90% of domestic disputes in Uganda are related to land conflicts.
Health

Addressing Uganda’s Aging Population in Promoting Socio-Economic Transformation

Uganda’s aging population presents both a challenge and an opportunity to re-imagine how society values and supports its elders. Aging Ugandans must be viewed not as a burden but as an integral part of the nation’s fabric, deserving of respect, care, and the opportunity to thrive.
Environment

Energy Efficiency: Most Cost-effective to Combat Climate Change

Despite Uganda’s capacity to generate and export electricity to neighboring countries, access and affordability remain significant challenges for rural areas and a large portion of the population.
National News

Uganda Bureau of Statistics Provides Update on 2024 Census...

UBOS is currently in the process of analyzing the collected census data, with final results expected to be released by the end of September 2024.
National News

ISO, UBOS Assure Ugandans of a Successful 2024 National...

The Internal Security Organization (ISO) and the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) have assured Ugandans that they are ready...

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