The death of athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who was doused in petrol and set ablaze by her former boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, has renewed questions on governmentâs implementation of the Domestic Violence Act. The 33-year-old was last week buried in Bukwo District, days after Ma
Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has asked government to ensure that electricity costs are reduced in the 2025/26 financial to improve competitiveness. PSFU also wants government to ensure that the country has adequate fuel reserves to address transport cost shocks that continue t
Briefly tell us about yourself.I have been the chief executive officer of Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) for the last eight years. I started as the first female CEO of this association. When I took over, I was the youngest person to hold this position.We started the association with
Cancer survivors and volunteers from across the country gathered in Washington D.C. to advocate for increased access to early detection testing for cancer. Raising Awareness Through Advocacy Gloria Garcia, a passionate advocate for cancer awareness, shared her emotional story about losing her si
Members of Parliament from northern Uganda have tasked the government to fast-track the gazettement and development of key monuments and cultural heritage sites as an ingredient to spur the economic development of the region.
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has launched a Shs373 billion project aimed at improving water supply in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan area.The Corporation’s Managing Director, Dr Silver Mu
The head of the mental health division in the Health Ministry, Dr Hafsa Lukwata, has said refugees in urban areas are reporting more severe mental health issues compared to those in rural-based refugee settlements.
The Ugandan government is proposing to create more new cities amid concerns that the nine cities, which were created in 2020, are already crippling financially and operating under numerous challenges.The Constitut
According to the United Nations, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, of which $1.2 trillion could be generated by Africa. With the potential to unlock significant growth
The first phase of the MTN Changemakers Initiative, launched in 2023, already left an indelible mark on the lives of thousands of Ugandans. 25 standout projects were selected, each receiving an average of UGX 20 million. These projects focused on key areas such
