Specifically, Uganda loses about 1% of its biodiversity annually. Between 2000 and 2015 it lost approximately 1.8 million hectares of forest, representing 4 percent annual loss rate, and this is primarily driven by agricultural expansion into natural and semi-natural lands (such as forests and wetlands), overexploitation of natural resources, pollution, and unsustainable agricultural intensification practices.
According to court records, on October 30, 2024, in Ganglela Village, Labongo Amida Sub-county, Kitgum District, Omona subjected three children aged between 8 and 12 years to brutal punishment, leaving two with serious injuries. Omona claimed that the children’s alleged indiscipline led him to whip them mercilessly.
The unit at the health facility was designed to accommodate only 16 babies born preterm or with complications. However, records from the hospital show that an average of 140 babies are admitted to the facility monthly, and about 60 of these are preterm.
Apiyo, a resident of Luyuro Village, Buru Parish, Paloga Sub-County, had reportedly travelled to the trading centre after receiving a call from Owachgiu Peter alias Rubangakene, who invited her to buy maize.
President Yoweri Museveni has in the recent past directed Head Teachers of Universal Primary and Secondary Education schools to stop the practice of charging fees to learners.
Egumbye, a resident of Bugaga B, Nawantumbi Ward, Nawanyago Town Council, Kamuli District, of robbing Shilikya Paul of 5 million Shillings and property worth 9 million Shillings.
Several peace dialogues have been conducted to strengthen their peace mission but little is being realized. Now the senior leaders from both sides have reaffirmed their commitment to consolidating security gains and fostering sustainable peace, unity, and socio-economic transformation between the two warring communities.
The State Minister for Disabilities, Hellen Asamo told the Ateker leaders to champion innovations and mindset change that will empower the communities economically. According to Asamo, the Ateker clusters are identical to poverty amidst the vast resources in their possessions.
The bag of charcoal has increased to 40,000 from between 15,000 and 20,000 shillings for a sack in 2023. The skyrocketing prices have been attributed to the long distances that charcoal producers walk to search for trees and the hardships in transporting charcoal from the site after burning.
While addressing district leaders during a monitoring exercise of government projects in Sironko on Tuesday, Akori expressed surprise that, despite records from the Ministry of Agriculture showing that 200 million shillings were allocated in the 2023/24 financial year for irrigation systems in Sironko Town Council, no such irrigation scheme exists on the ground.
Joyce Baatiyo, the Secretary for Gender and Health in Moyo district, pointed out that many young people have infections such as sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, but lack a clear path for reporting and seeking help.
Clement Ochai, the Municipal Council Speaker, has urged authorities to prioritize addressing the councilors' petition, stating that the allegations raised are critical to the proper functioning of the council. The resignations have been officially acknowledged by the council's central registry.
Charles Odoi, the TASO Centre Programs Manager, stated that between October 2023 and October 2024, the center retained only 5,969 active clients in care, marking a notable reduction. He attributed the issue to clients missing refills, particularly those scheduled for viral load checks, which has adversely affected retention rates.
According to Savannah Regional Police Spokesperson Sam Twiineamazima, authorities received a distress call regarding a conflict over land in the area. A team from Luwero Central Police Station (CPS) was dispatched and found a vehicle, whose registration number remains unidentified, burnt beyond recognition.
