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16:17
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Fresh Promise for Empty Stomachs: Gov’t Initiates New Effort to Develop National School Feeding Program financial year 1 2 Top story

Dr. Jane Egau, the Under Secretary in the Education Ministry, also acknowledged that while there have been ongoing efforts to address the issue over the years, no effective solution has yet been found. She noted that several schools have implemented their initiatives, some of which are unsustainable or exclude certain students.
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Why Uganda Must Adopt Anticipatory Action to Combat Natural Disasters stakeholder 2 1 Top story

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) defines A-A as proactive measures taken to mitigate the humanitarian impacts of forecast hazards before they occur or before their most severe effects are felt.
07:32
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Over 3000 Youths Benefit from Total Energies Education Initiatives community 3

Groueix emphasized the company's pride in contributing to society in this manner and expressed a commitment to maintaining strong connections with the beneficiaries. “We are privileged to create opportunities for young people to succeed.
08:20
08:20

CSOs Push for Localized Climate Change Awareness as Gov’t Lay Strategies to Secure Funds World Bank 4 1

With various climate-related issues increasingly evident, Mundulu believes it's imperative to advance the climate change narrative. However, she stresses the importance of adapting global processes to suit local contexts. She asserts that events like COP28 meetings hold significance for communities, underscoring the need to integrate global discussions into local frameworks effectively.
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How Museveni, Aliker Got Entangled in America-Libya Politics United States 1 Top story

Dr. Martin Aliker, a veteran businessman, politician, diplomat and dental practitioner died on Monday. He was 95 and will be buried on Sunday at Aworanga, Gulu, where he was born in 1928. In his long and illustrious career at the intersection of politics and business, Aliker used his strong connections in powerful offices in different countries to position himself as a player in international diplomacy.
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Museveni to G77-Many Developing Countries Will Not Meet SDGs Yoweri Museveni 6 1 Top story

President Museveni told the opening of the G77+China Heads of State Summit on Sunday, that while many countries are trying to meet the Agenda 2030, many are faced with challenges that are drawing them back, including climate disasters, unfair treatment in the glob financial industry and other actions of developed countries.
18:03
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UN Secretary General Decries Repressive Enforcement of COVID-19 Guidelines Security 1 1

The United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said that COVID-19 pandemic has provided a pretext for repressive security responses that curtail civic space and media freedom.
19:44
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Tooro NUP Leaders Demand Release of Kyagulanyi UN 1

Led by the NUP party Coordinator in Tooro, Innocent Natukunda, the leaders said that the subsequent arrests and shooting of those who were protesting Kyagulanyi’s arrest in several parts of the country were illegal acts.
16:58
16:58

UN Urges Uganda’s Security Forces to Respect Human Rights NUP 1 2

The Office of the Spokesperson for the United Nations (UN) Secretary General has called on security forces in Uganda to act in a manner that respects human rights and the principle of the rule of law.
17:29
17:29

UN, Stanbic Bank Launch Fundraising Drive for SACCOs Stanbic Bank Uganda 3

The UN Capital Development Fund in Uganda offered 1 million dollars to kick-start the fundraising, while Stanbic Bank Uganda has set aside 5 million dollars towards the initiative.
16:37
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Karimojong Eat Expensive Imported Foods As Uganda Farmers Suffer UN 2 2

Currently, the food supplements being distributed to malnourished children and expectant mothers in Karamoja sub region as well as in refugee settlements are imported from Rwanda and Pakistan, and therefore the agency meets high costs; prompting UN Resident Coordinator Rosa Malango to push for locally manufactured supplements.
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South Sudan Registers First COVID -19 Case resident 1

Unlike other countries, South Sudan took early measures eve before registering the first case. the government declared a curfew from 8:00 p.m. to 06:00 am ad also ordered the closure of all bars, night clubs, and shops, other than those selling food, in addition to encouraging people to observe social distancing rules.
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Japanese Instructors to Equip UPDF with Engineering Skills Uganda 1 3 Top story

Kameda says Japan has extended aid worth US$ 70 million to different African countries with the aim of purchasing heavy road machinery and offering training skills.
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