“Shelves go dry”: The immediate collapse of health care
Positioning SRHR as a development, education, economic and gender equality issue – and not merely a health issue – is central to this effort.
Ugandan Parliament okays troops deployment to Gaza
Maj Gen David Gonyi, Commandant of the Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC) Kimaka and Whip of UPDF in Parliament, also backed the Gaza troops deployment motion.
New assessment shows over 31,000 learners face significant literacy gaps in Kwania, Amolatar
Specifically, 82.2% of learners in Amolatar and 73.4% in Kwania are below the “word level,” indicating they cannot independently read words, paragraphs, or stories.
Why Eastern Africa Standby Force chose Uganda for verification exercise
The exercise is in line with the approved Eastern Africa Standby Force’s activity plan for 2026 and the strategic goal of maintaining a multidimensional capacity ready for peace support operations
ShafDB’s sustainability finance framework meets international green and social bond standards
S&P Global Ratings has also announced the official publication of ShafDB’s Sustainable Finance Framework and the corresponding Second-Party Opinion (SPO).
Minister Alero Aza’s plans for stronger cooperatives in Acholi
Minister of State for Cooperatives Alero Tom Aza has called on leaders and communities in Gulu City to embrace the cooperative movement as a practical pathway to wealth creation.
Lira Diocese ordains 11 deacons to the priesthood
The rite of ordination, marked by the laying on of hands and prayers of consecration, symbolised the official admission of the candidates into sacred ministry.
Lango 5 districts warned of potential El Niño disaster
During thunderstorms, residents across Lango sub-region are cautioned to stay indoors, avoid sheltering under trees, and keep away from metal objects.
Buikwe: UMEC students told to prioritise practical skills
UMEC, established in 2009, has since grown into a key institution for training both military personnel and civilian students in various engineering disciplines.
Be key icons in fighting corruption, Hoima RCC tells students
About 571 students of senior one and senior five are participating in a one-week patriotism training at Kitara Secondary School.
Approx. 50,000 have joined UPDF in the last 5 years – says defence minister
Mimistry of Defence and Veteran Affairs is establishing in-house UPDF fuel storage facilities and the 30,000-unit housing programme, of which 1,000 units have so far been completed.
Lawmaker Acon asks Minister of Energy ‘why REA has failed to connect rural areas’
Lawmaker Acon recounted that during the 10th Parliament, REA delivered electric poles to his Otuke East constituency, but since 2019, the agency has failed to string wires from one pole to another.