The Government of Uganda, with support from international partners, has unveiled $50.4 million(Shs 191.5 billion) initiative aimed at improving rural livelihoods and accelerating economic transformation across 17 districts under the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project.Implemented
Uganda continues to face an escalating refugee crisis, with nearly 190,000 individuals, including almost 36,000 newborns, registered in 2024 alone.The figures, released by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with support from UNHCR, paint a stark picture of the human toll of unrelenting
Environmental experts have said there is need for sustainable charcoal production mechanisms, instead bans.Speaking during a forum on 10+ Years of Forest and Climate Action in Uganda: Lessons and Knowledge Sharing from European Union-Funded Projects” at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, experts f
The Ministry of Finance and aeocnokic Planning has launched the National Public Investment Management (NPIM) Policy, a strategic framework designed to ensure better planning, accountability, and efficiency in the use of government resources.The launch comes at a critical juncture as the co
Jamila Mulindwa Nuwaha was last night named Inspiring Female Journalist of the Year at the prestigious Uganda National Journalism Awards 2025, organised by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME).The event took place at the Mestil Hotel in Kampala, drawing leading m
In the densely populated heart of Kampala’s Mengo-Kisenyi area stands the often-overlooked yet profoundly sacred St. Balikuddembe Site—a place that quietly preserves the legacy of three of Uganda’s earliest Catholic martyrs.With Martyrs’ Day around the corner, this historical locat
Uganda Development Bank's Managing Director, Dr. Patricia Ojangole, has been appointed Chairperson of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI), the umbrella organisation for development finance institutions in Africa.Dr. Ojangole’s appointment was announced dur
The announcement comes just days after the Congolese Senate voted to lift Kabila’s immunity, clearing the way for his prosecution on charges of treasonGoma, DRC | The Allied Revolutionary Coalition (ARC)/M23 rebel alli
What happens when thousands of photographers from more than 40 countries submit their most powerful single image? You get the All About Photo Awards 2025 – "The Mind's Eye"—a jaw-dropping collection of photos that capture the beauty, chaos
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi IIMany artists have composed songs to express their love, admiration, and respect for Ssabasajja Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. LThese songs are commonly played during cultural events, especially those attended by the
