Amelo Technical Institute unveils bold master plan to empower street youth
Amelo Technical Institute remains committed to providing youth with practical skills for a sustainable future through continuous innovation and community-driven programs.
Author: By Marko Taibot
Marko is an Editor and the Chief Regional Correspondents at TND News.
Acholi and Madi communities pledge to end Apaa land conflict
The Apaa land dispute traces back to 2006 when peace returned to Northern Uganda following two decades of insurgency by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).
Climate action champions receive bicycles to tackle climate change
Adjumani’s Natural Resources Officer, Charles Giyaya, cautioned that climate change poses a serious risk to water security.
Monikare Benedict: A rising PLE star with rural roots
The minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni released the 2024 PLE results on January 23.
Madi leaders to champion the re-entry of child mothers into schools
In 2024 alone, 78 child mothers were re-enrolled in primary schools, and 117 were re-admitted to secondary schools.
Hazardous pesticides: The silent killer in Uganda
By July 2023, over 65% of the 55 flagged pesticide ingredients classified as HHPs were banned in the European Union but still approved for use in Uganda.
Small-scale farmers embrace human urine as fertilizer and pesticide
The use of human urine as fertilizer and pesticide presents a cost-effective, eco-friendly alternative to synthetic agricultural inputs.
World Bank’s historic $100b IDA21 replenishment to fight poverty and climate change
The World Bank Group has announced a record-breaking $100 billion financing package for the 21st replenishment cycle of the International Development Association (IDA21), marking the largest commitment in the fund’s history.
Adjumani on high alert following Cholera and Mpox cases
The latest Cholera case was confirmed on November 25, 2024, and Mpox cases have been monitored since October.
FDC Oboi faults govt on poor roads and high poverty levels in West Nile
The FDC president’s visit and remarks have reignited debate on the socio-economic challenges facing West Nile.
Strategy to combat human trafficking along the Uganda-South Sudan border launched
South Sudan faces similar challenges, particularly in Nimule border, where trafficking remains rampant.
West Nile journalists trained to effectively report on Mpox and Marburg
Stanley Anyigu, the health officer for UNICEF, Arua Zone, reiterated his organisation’s commitment to fighting Mpox and Marburg in the sub-region.