Braille on the box: Uganda’s push for accessible packaging
UNBS appears poised to take a more deliberate step towards standards that leave no consumer behind.
Author: By Okello Jesus Ojara
Museveni pushes household wealth creation at Owiny-Dollo homingcoming
Local leaders at the ceremony welcomed the President’s emphasis on enterprise development, noting that many households in the region still depend largely on subsistence farming.
Gulu to house one-stop government service centre
The project forms part of the broader UDAP-GovNet programme aimed at strengthening Uganda’s digital infrastructure while ensuring services remain accessible through physical locations across the country.
Standards, not barriers, but a ticket to trade, UNBS tells journalists in Gulu
UNBS officials explained that standards play a key role in protecting consumers from unsafe products while helping Ugandan goods compete in regional and international markets.
Gulu High Court rolls out ‘Justice for Her’ drive to fast-track SGBV cases
Justice Philip Odoki, head of Gulu High Court Circuit, noted that northern Uganda’s history of prolonged conflict has left deep social scars, with women and girls disproportionately bearing the brunt of sexual violence.
Blackout at the ballot: How Uganda’s 2026 internet shutdown darkened a nation’s democracy
In 2012, the UN Human Rights Council recognised internet access as integral to the realisation of fundamental freedom.
UWA nets ivory trafficker in major wildlife crime bust in Nwoya
The Uganda Wildlife Act provides stiff penalties for individuals convicted of illegal possession, trade, or trafficking of protected wildlife species and their derivatives.
Museveni signs laws to boost building safety and housing finance
Observers also point to the need for public education so developers, contractors, and prospective homeowners understand the new requirements and opportunities.
How unchecked discretion at the Uganda–Kenya border enables illegal fees and sexual exploitation
Busia attracts traders from multiple districts, many with limited formal education who struggle with complex customs documentation.
African leaders demand swift ratification of AMA to safeguard continent’s health sovereignty
The AMA, headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, has made notable progress since the Treaty’s adoption in 2019.
2030 promise in peril: FGM/C survivors rise as cases climb to 230 million
As world leaders convene at CSW70, the data tells a clear story: promises alone will not end FGM/C or guarantee menstrual dignity.
UEDCL launches campaign to protect power infrastructure in Acholi
Jonan Kiiza, head, corporate and stakeholder affairs at UEDCL disclosed that the company is counting losses after several electricity distribution poles have been destroyed due to bush burning.