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15:04
15:04

Kenyan Leader Excited by Ugandan Boda Boda 2

The Kenyan leader's enjoyment comes just a week after the Irish ambassador to Uganda, Kevin Colgan, advised tourists to embrace Kampala city tourism, especially the road potholes which had been described as “breath-taking sceneries of crater potholes.”
08:38
08:38

Fatal Accident Claims Three Lives In Ntungamo Uganda Police Force 1

Kasasira says 13 victims in the taxi were left with serious injuries and rushed to Itojo hospital were they are admitted.
16:39
16:39

Destruction of The Environment is An Offence against God-Pope Francis Climate Change 1 Top story

I am with you because climate change is “a global social issue and one intimately related to the dignity of human life .
14:42
14:42

UAE Declares A Global Climate Finance Framework COP28 Dubai 1 4 Top story

Dubbed ALTÉRRA, the fund will allocate $25 billion to climate strategies and $5 billion to incentivize investment flows to countries like Uganda or generally the global South to fight the effects of climate change.
12:07
12:07

UN Climate Summit Opens in Dubai COP28 1 2

This COP was to be attended by Pope Francis, an outspoken advocate for climate action. His trip was however canceled following advice by medical experts.
08:34
08:34

Mukono Diocese Seeks UGX15 Billion to Construct New Cathedral Mukono Cathedral 3

Preach Arinitwe, the design engineer from Arch Script explains that the new architectural design will blend an ancient cathedral aesthetic with contemporary features. It will encompass seating pavilions, utility spaces, chapels, and integrated offices within the same building, designed with an artistic outlook meant to attract tourism.
07:47
07:47

Over 13,000 Residents of Alebtong Still Practicing Open Defecation SNV-Uganda 6 1

The survey data highlights that out of the total population, 80,257 individuals have limited or shared toilet facilities, 122,391 have access to improved toilets, and 31,816 have basic toilet facilities. Additionally, 275,739 households have handwashing facilities, whereas 4,873 have handwashing facilities without soap, and 6,019 have both handwashing facilities with soap.
07:25
07:25

Gov't Rolls Out GROW Project to Districts 2

Dominic Mafabi Gidudu, the State Minister for the Elderly at the Ministry of Gender, addressed a sensitization meeting of district leaders at the Colline Hotel in Mukono. He highlighted that the project aims to provide an integrated package of services to female-owned enterprises, rather than isolated interventions.
16:08
16:08

Ugandan to Champion “Slow Food” At Climate Change Conference Slow Food Uganda 1 Top story

Mukiibi is of the view that Food-focused strategies are currently missing from the climate plans of over 70% of countries.
14:14
14:14

Citizens Support Compensating Low-income Countries Affected By Climate Change-Survey Loss and damage 1

Most respondents from the European Union, the United States, China and Japan believe their countries should compensate developing nations for climate change impacts.
13:14
13:14

Slow Food: Nurturing Resilience in Karamoja's Indigenous Food Landscape karamoja sub region 1

Umar Ochen Bashir, a prominent leader guiding the Toyoro Kongokinyinyir Nopimpim (Survive with Your Sweat) Slow Food Community Group, highlighted a pressing issue at the Alvers Hotel in Mukono.
07:35
07:35

Karimojong Elders Hand over Cultural Powers to Matheniko karimojong culture 5 3 Top story

The transfer, expected 19 years ago, faced delays due to regional instabilities. The ritualistic transfer of power occurred at Akiriket, one of the largest shrines in Lotisan Sub County. It involved the sacrificial offering of a black bull, symbolizing the transition from darkness to light within the community.
19:22
19:22

EACOP Paid "Witches" To Transfer Shrines in Buganda, Bunyoro Graves 1 3 Top story

The latest information obtained from EACOP indicates that so far, five shrines have been relocated according to the tradition and expectations of the persons who operated them.
08:55
08:55

Karamoja Elders Demand Dialogue with their Cultural Institution 1 6

Simon Nangiro, the Chairperson of the Karamoja Elders Association, emphasized that there is already a cultural system that should be strengthened to bring together all the different cultures in the region. He pointed out that having another parallel Elders' forum may lead to confusion.
09:55
09:55

Reformed Warriors in Karamoja Trained on Financial Literacy Economic Growth 4 1

According to MSC, they are planning to give out money to the reformed warriors organized in groups after undergoing financial literacy training and governance.
12:17
12:17

Pastor Collapses Dead While Performing Exorcism in Nakasongola Sudden death 2

Pastor Daniel Naheirwe, 40, went to Wanjuki village in Lwabyata Sub-County to perform a prayer and remove alleged witchcraft from Jessica Kyohairwe's home.
07:52
07:52

More Ugandan Men Embrace Circumcision in Fight Against HIV

Addressing journalists at a media center in preparation for the National HIV/AIDS Symposium, Daniel Byamukama, Head of HIV Prevention at the UAC, provided a comprehensive overview of the current state of the HIV/AIDS response and ongoing efforts to combat the epidemic. Byamukama noted that, despite initial misconceptions about the strategy, the number of people seeking circumcision has increased, particularly among young adults.
07:39
07:39

Karamoja Elders Reject Cultural Leader, Demand More Consultations 1 3

Mark Aol Musoka, an elder appointed as the Minister for Peace and Security, notes that while the initiative was commendable, it was rushed and lacked comprehensive consultations. He expressed concerns that the institution's viability could be compromised due to this hurried decision-making process. However, the initiative has met resistance from a section of Elders who have rejected the cultural institution, alleging that they need a lot of time to do consultations over the matter.
14:26
14:26

Arsenal Fan Collapses Dead While Celebrating Equaliser Against Chelsea 1 1

The deceased has been identified as Fostine Androdribo, a resident of Komendako village, Owayi Parish, Omugo sub county in Terego district.
09:18
09:18

Karamoja Gets Its First Cultural Leader Elders council 4 1

The Karamoja Cultural Leader, to be known as Papaa Angasuban was chosen by representatives of the Elders Council, drawn from districts across the region. Each District sent two representatives to the meeting in which 81-year-old Peter Adei from Abim district was named the Interim cultural leader.
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