On Monday August 19, President Museveni Yoweri Kaguta dropped and appointed commissioners to Cities, district across the country.
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Gov’t clarifies on ‘inflated costs’ of roads planned under national oilseeds project
On Tuesday, August 13, Kole North MP Dr Samuel Opio Acuti said he had yet to receive the clarification letter by the Ministry of Local Government on oilseed project costs, but promised to “respond.”
MTN Uganda injects shs500 million to talent development
Over the past decade, MTN Foundation has invested over shs30 billion in more than 250 projects, significantly strengthening communities across Uganda.
Int’l Youth Day 2024: “Uganda deserves a little better,” says UPC’s Isimbwa
Ahead of the Day, Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) party youth leader Dan Isimbwa says the country appears to be at a crossroads due to the youth bulge.
Motherhood roles cause women to lag behind in academics
Uganda has seen a significant shift in its political landscape regarding the role of women in the past years.
Preliminary census results reveal growing youth challenges
On June 27, UBOS released the 2024 Population and Housing Census preliminary results in an event attended by President Museveni.
Key takeaways from the global “Learning Week 2024” conference on Land in Kampala
The Learning Week, held at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, focused on promoting successful partnerships between government and civil society in land governance. It lasted one week.
LEMU lauds the level of coordination and cooperation in Uganda’s land sector
LEMU, led by Dr. Theresa Auma, played a critical role in organising and hosting Uganda’s June land conference.
UPC unimpressed with Museveni’s SONA
If we are to make significant progress, UPC advises the government to increase its involvement in domestic banking and revive important historical organisations like the Uganda Commercial Bank and Uganda Cooperative Unions.
LEMU’s land rights intervention has slowed related crimes in Dokolo
Since 2022, LEMU came in with support from the GIZ and partners to begin brokering a better relationship.
Gov’t revitalises proactive approach against corruption
Several efforts to combat corruption and misconduct in public offices, including the formation of the Anti-Corruption Inter-Agency Forum are in place.
Emorimor WPFD24 message to journalists: “delve deeper into issues affecting the community”
Emorimor acknowledged the press’ commitment to uncovering the truth and shedding light on the most pressing issues in his message on WPFD24.
