Lira’s current trajectory, unplanned high-rise construction amid infrastructure deficits, is creating a unique pathology: the vertical slum.
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Muntu pushes for cooperatives, agro-processing, and tourism to drive Uganda’s economic transformation
Muntu also pledged to prioritise refugee management in the West Nile region, which continues to host large numbers of refugees, should he assume power.
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Why are we failing to end one of humanity’s oldest and most pervasive injustices?
To accelerate global progress and deliver meaningful change for the lives of affected women and girls, we call for decisive government action and funding to: scale up evidence-based programmes.
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Accra, Abuja cities to benefit from new African cities innovation fund
Through ACIF, pairs of African innovators will be eligible for flexible grants of up to USD 75,000 to jointly design, test, and scale solutions to pressing urban challenges.
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Male police officers urged to champion gender equality
During the engagement, officials clarified that the Police Department of Women Affairs operates independently from the Child and Family Protection Unit.
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Ex-UPC leader, Chris Ongom hails Museveni as “island of peace” champion
CP Otine, a UPC leader from Aleka sub-county, promised to advocate for more votes for President Museveni, saying he would “leave the space” for UPC President Akena Obote.
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Oyam | NRM’s Jane Frances Acilo outlines her priority sectors during Aber rallies
Since November 10, Jane Frances Acilo has expressed a commitment to pushing for development projects across Oyam district, with locals applauding her village-to-village and parish-to-parish campaign approach.
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Shs650m youth skilling centre tops MP Onekalit’s 2026 re-election bid
Onekalit faces stiff competition from Jimmy K. Olenge (UPC), Beatrice Atim Anywar (NRM), and Okello Rambo (Independent) in what is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched races in the Acholi sub-region.
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“Be ready and alert” – Dokolo DPC Bangazi tells police candidates
The DPC asked candidates not to carry dangerous weapons, which may disqualify them from the exercise.
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Dr Aceng: “Amongi’s NRM leadership allegations are “cheap and baseless”
Innocent Ogweng, a party mobiliser, supports Aceng. “It’s always great to stand in support of truth, fairness, and humanity.”
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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.
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The struggles faced by women with disabilities ahead of Uganda’s 2026 elections
Looking ahead to the 2026 elections, Nampeera says more must be done to translate disability inclusion policies into meaningful change on the ground.