Uganda’s education budget is growing: the share going to education is not
Uganda’s total budget grew faster than its education share, and Uganda has been spending around 2.3% of GDP on education on average since 2018/19.
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Gov’t chief whip Dr Aceng vows to lead with integrity, prayer
Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero succeeded Denis Hamson Obua, the former Ajuri county MP, as the government chief whip.
Livestock restocking to revive Lamwo’s post-war economy
According to Lamwo Resident District Commissioner (RDC) William Komakech, the district has been allocated 516 beneficiaries under the current phase of the programme.
Stakeholders rally Adjumani communities to plant trees, restore environment
Adjumani stakeholders emphasised that restoring degraded landscapes requires collective action from individuals, institutions, communities, and government agencies.
Makerere University Lira Centre opens for August 2026 intake
The Lira study centre offers a wide range of certificates, diplomas, and short courses examined by the Uganda Business and Technical Examination Board (UBTEB) and Makerere University.
South Korea-Uganda relation: Amb Sung-soo proposes conclusion of BIPPA
Ambassador Park expressed confidence that the strong foundation of military and diplomatic cooperation would continue to grow, even after his departure.
Who’s who on the Amolatar district executive table
Amolatar district LC5 chairperson has officially assembled the executive committee members, who are potentially set to serve with him for 5 years.
IGAD calls for immediate de-escalation as violence rocks Mogadishu
Somali authorities have instead blamed the unrest on armed groups allegedly linked to opposition movements,
Two men aged 33, 50 murdered in Kwania over rice theft suspicion
The deceased were dragged by a mob, assaulted up to Barkwac trading centre, where Ekonga Derrick died, SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, PRO of North Kyoga region, said.
Uganda should adopt a positive response strategy to suicide
In Uganda, recent data from Mental Health Uganda’s toll-free counselling line recorded 1,023 cases of suicidal ideation in 2024, with males accounting for 66.4% and females 33.6%.
Why Uganda’s happiest district – Alebtong – is also one of its poorest!
In the pursuit of happiness, Uganda needs a Ministry of Happiness.
Prescription for disaster: Uganda’s antibiotic time bomb
Unchecked self-medication is fueling antibiotic resistance, threatening millions of lives, and exposing the deadly cracks in Uganda’s healthcare system.