The Uganda Peoplesβ Defence Forces (UPDF) has flagged off Battle Group XLVII (BG 47) for deployment to Somalia, marking another phase in Ugandaβs sustained contribution to regional peacekeeping efforts under the African Union Support and Stabilization...
On stage, that same level of intention carried through. Jackson didnβt just perform; he created unforgettable spectacles. Every movement had purpose. The moonwalk (or βbackslide,β as many called it in Uganda) became one of the most recognizable dance moves in the world, but it was only one piece of a much larger artistic identity. Even today, traces of his style appear across artists from completely different genres.
Bugisu and Sebei sub-regions are still facing various challenges, including land wrangles, climate change, where landslides and floods recently hit the region andvover 15 lives were lost, HIV/AIDS, and high levels of poverty irrespective of the governmentβs initiative to initiate programs like PDM, Emyooga, and the 4-acre model in the region. This calls for the leaders to intensify efforts to put an end to such.
βEffective service delivery is critical for promoting economic growth and development and fighting poverty because the governmentβs core principle is ensuring the needs of citizens are met.β
UCDA was established in 1991 under the Uganda Coffee Development Authority Act, Cap. 325, which was repealed and replaced by the National Coffee Act No. 17 of 2021. The authorityβs mandate includes regulating activities within the coffee value chain, promoting coffee quality, supporting research and development, and optimizing earnings for stakeholders in the sector.