Poor roads in Nebbi delay government projects, impact local trade
Contractors have said the poor state of roads in Nebbi District is stifling completion of government projects in the area. The contractors say they are finding difficulti...
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Kayunga NUP supporters protest arrest of leaders
Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) members in Kayunga District have protested the arrest of their leaders by police. Nine NUP leaders including Bbaale county NUP ch...
UAHEB reports improved performance in 2024 Allied health exams
The Uganda Allied Health Examinations Board (UAHEB) has noted an overall improvement in the performance of candidates in the June 2024 final exams. While presenting the 1...
Mpox cases double, Kampala metropolitan area hit hardest
The number of confirmed Mpox cases in the country has doubled in eight days, statistics from the Ministry of Health show. As of September 17, the cumulative number of con...
Pakistani Embassy denies involvement in diplomatic passport controversy
The Pakistani Embassy has denied authorising the issuance of a diplomatic passport to the son of the former honorary consul of Pakistan in Uganda. About two weeks ago, th...
Only 10 percent of govt projects are on schedule, NPA report says
Enforcement of publicly funded projects and related investment is underperforming, according to National Planning Authority (NPA). The NPA assessment report further discl...
The silent crisis of air pollution in Kampala
Kampala is projected to experience a population surge of at least 58 percent, growing from approximately four million to seven million by 2035, as detailed in the World P...
Coffee farming gaining traction in Bukedi region
For decades, Bukedi sub-region in Eastern Uganda was primarily known for cotton cultivation. However, fluctuating prices led farmers to abandon cotton in search of more v...
Teachers appeal for govt scholarships to pursue degrees
Teachers in Namutumba District are appealing to the government for scholarships to pursue degrees. In 2019, the government introduced a transformative teacher policy that...
Teenager arrested after aborting twins
Police in the Kiira region have confirmed the arrest of a 15-year-old girl from Budondo Ward in Jinja City for allegedly procuring an abortion. The juvenile suspect is cu...