Funding shortfalls coincide with a rising backlash against women’s rights in one in four countries.
Author: Nancy Atim
Nancy Atim is an award-winning Journalist. She's the publication's Sub-Regional Correspondent for Lango Sub-region based in Lira City.
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Deputy CJ urges justices to embrace technology, alternative dispute resolution
Justice Geoffrey Kiryabirwe, represented Deputy Chief Justice at the closing ceremony of the five-day induction training for newly appointed Justices of the Court of Appeal at the Imperial Golf View Hotel, Entebbe.
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MP Acon pledges community transformation in Otuke East
The Otuke East legislator assured continued improvement of health services through the upgrade of several facilities.
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ODPP, Kiira Police organise fourth Jinja justice baraza
Members of the public are encouraged to attend and actively participate in this crucial event aimed at promoting people-centred justice and strengthening trust between communities and justice institutions.
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Diocese of Jinja, Kiira Region Police mourn Bishop Wamika
Fr. Gerald Muto, the Diocesan Chancellor of the Diocese of Jinja announced the Bishop’s death on Wednesday, and said funeral program would be communicated.
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Museveni mourns Kiryandongo road crash, offers financial support to victims
The Ministry of Works and Transport has launched investigations into the cause of the fatal road crash which has left 46 people dead.
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Otuke East: MP Acon becomes the first duly nominated candidate
Julius Acon is seeking reelection to represent the people of Otuke East in the 12th Parliament.
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Nation in grief: ‘Only 46’ died in fatal Kampala-Gulu highway bus collision – police
President Museveni has issued his condolences to the bereaved families and directed the State House Controller to pay each family who lost loved ones shs5m and shs1m to those injured.
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Parliamentary candidates’ nominations underway across Uganda
According to the Electoral Commission, nominations for the UPDF representatives will be held later under Section 9 of the Parliamentary Elections Act.
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Judiciary commences consultations on the financial year 2026/27 budget framework paper
His Worship John Paul Edoku, Registrar Planning, Research and Development, explained that the consultation was part of the Judiciary’s annual planning cycle and a key step in enhancing institutional performance and service delivery.
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Uganda’s economy sustains growth with a stable inflation outlook
Minister Kasaija noted that Uganda’s economic outlook for FY2025/26 remains positive, driven by strong domestic demand, private investment, and steady export performance.
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Police issue security guidelines for parliamentary nominations
The Uganda Police Force reassured citizens of their readiness to provide adequate security at all designated centres across the country.