Antonio Querido, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Country Representative in Uganda appealed to concerted efforts involving farmers, traders, regulators, and the government to ensure that consumers access safe food.
According to Dr. Diana Atwine, the MOH Permanent Secretary the Executive Order by the United States President, Donald Trump suspending funding last week means that they evaluate and decide how they will continue to operate without this support.
Dr. Robin Nandy, UNICEF Representative to Uganda, commended the impressive creativity and innovation displayed by children through their captivating designs and presentations, highlighting the boundless potential within every child. He emphasized that by providing children with the tools and opportunities to explore and develop their talents, and by offering them a platform to share their ideas, we are empowering them to become not only the leaders and innovators of tomorrow but also of today.
As the British Council’s Commonwealth Scholarships celebrated 65 years, it was noted that at least 1,700 Ugandans have benefited from the program since its inception in 1959. The initiative supports financially disadvantaged but talented individuals with the potential to effect positive change, especially in their home countries.
The Rwenzori East Police Spokesperson, Nelson Tumushime, thanked the community and area leaders for their alertness and assistance, which was crucial in apprehending the perpetrators.
Patrick Owori, Executive Director of the Human Rights and Environmental Concerns Activists (HURECA), which is part of CSBAG, noted that local governments lack structured climate financing strategies, especially in safeguarding protected areas in Busoga and Bukedi. He pointed out that the sub-regions are known for rice farming in wetlands, and without deliberate financial support for alternative livelihoods, it is difficult to convince encroachers to leave these areas.
Dr. Monica Musenero, the Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation says Uganda has innovated a lot and many innovations are helping the economy, but says the country must go to a higher level, hence the focus on deep tech.
The initiative, funded by the World Bank with a budget of 802 billion Shillings, aims to financially empower women by providing affordable capital. It is implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Labor, and Social Development, and the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU).
Busoga's maternal and infant mortality rates are alarmingly high, with 480 mothers dying during labor out of every 100,000 births, nearly triple the national average of 179. The infant mortality rate in Busoga is also higher, with 58 deaths per 1,000 live births compared to the national rate of 28.
Alupo pointed out that despite the existence of many protocols, conventions, legal frameworks, and other significant contributions to the IP landscape, social factors like lack of awareness and funding continue to hinder women from pursuing these rights, even though they are highly innovative.
Nakiganda informed our reporter on Monday that of the total complaints, 12 have been filed against government institutions such as the police and Uganda Prisons, with the Office of the Attorney General expected to file the defense. One complaint has been filed against the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA).
Currently, Uganda produces only 10 metric tons of Hass Avocado, far short of the 65 metric tons required by local avocado oil producers. The global market for this crop is valued at over USD 18 billion, yet Uganda earns less than USD 500,000 in export revenue.
John Ninzeyimana Kamara, Bufumbira North County MP in Kisoro district, explained that he is ready to vacate the wetland since he has already started fish farming, where he expects a ready market in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Before his appointment as UNEB Secretary, Bukenya had a distinguished career as an accountant within the board and had retired at the age of 60. However, in 1997, he was called back from retirement to lead UNEB, where he became a household name synonymous with the national examinations.
Pheona Nabasa Wall, the Executive Director at LEAD, says that governance issues like misappropriation and corruption are sometimes not because of intention to commit an offense, but out of the lack of skill or preparation for a task.
The Civil society organisations, including the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), SEATINI Uganda (a tax and trade rights NGO), health rights group (CERHUD), Food Rights Alliance, Oxfam Uganda and Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER), fear for missed priorities and increasing debt burden.
