The Lancet Series calls for a comprehensive, government-led response to curb UPF consumption including mandatory front-of-pack warning labels to alert consumers to unhealthy products.
Author: Okello Jesus Ojara
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Uganda launches $200m World Bank-backed PIM Plus to transform public investment management
PIM PLUS marks a significant step in Uganda’s drive to ensure public funds are not just spent but invested effectively to achieve tangible development outcomes.
Posted inEnvironment
Nairobi: Uganda positions itself as a model for environmental recovery at UNEA-7
Central to this narrative is the country’s significant expansion of protected areas, which now cover 40% of Uganda’s total landmass
Posted inEnvironment
Kenya urges global action on climate, biodiversity, and pollution at UNEA-7
Kenya will additionally host the International Clean Cooking Summit and engage in Congo Basin conservation initiatives to safeguard critical carbon and biodiversity reservoirs.
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Northern Uganda faces hidden crisis: Connecting human rights, UHC, and gender-based violence
Ending GBV in Northern Uganda requires connecting the dots between human rights, UHC, and gender equality.
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Uganda, U.S. seal USD 2.2 billion deal to boost health systems in landmark pact
With the new partnership, both countries signal a shared determination to protect public health not only in Uganda and the United States, but around the world.
Posted inSecurity
Aswa West Police receive first 900 recruits ahead of intensive election security training
Election Special Police Constables are expected to provide nearly all their personal necessities for the duration of the course.
Posted inPolitics
Gulu: Bobi Wine defies agreed route, chaos erupts during NUP campaign rally
Bobi Wine arrived in Gulu City on the afternoon of December 6, 2025, entering through the Gulu–Kitgum road via Unyama.
Posted inCrime
Supermatch scammers nabbed: URA foils $24,000 cigarette fraud
A case file (GEF 145/2025) has been opened for further investigation as URA promises to clamp down on fraudulent schemes targeting unsuspecting investors.
Posted inPeople
No place to hide: 137 women and girls killed every day by those they trust
And unless commitments are backed with sustained political will and resources, the femicide brief released in November may look tragically similar.
Posted inCrime
URA arrests key suspect as crackdown exposes Kampala’s illicit smartphone pipeline
During verification, enforcement teams recovered 4,371 phones, ranging from basic Nokia models to high-end Samsung Galaxy devices.
Posted inNews Analysis
Beyond the big two: Meet the secret power brokers of 2026
The 2026 Ugandan presidential race is not just a duopoly between Museveni and Bobi Wine but the presence of six additional candidates each representing different ideologies.