The major projects to be funded include: Construction of Regional Oncology Centers in Arua/ Mbale, Bukedea Water Works Project, the Second Drylands Integrated Development Project in Karamoja (DIDPK-II), Standard Gauge Railway Project.
Agather Atuhaire, the winner of the EU Haman Rights Award was together with Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi were arrested this week in Dar es Salaam to observe the trial of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lisu.
While addressing leaders from Greater Luwero Districts at Timnah Schools in Luwero town on Wednesday, Museveni praised the MPs saying the civilian courts are incompetent to try soldiers and other armed criminals .
Dr Stella Apecu Laloyo, the Chief of the Institute of Peace and Strategic Studies during a presentation to the EU Ambassadors noted that the center is expected to conduct both electronic and physical research in transitional justice in the region.
Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, said that the shipment is not just about coffee, but a launchpad for Uganda’s entry into the global industrial landscape as a contributor, innovator, and force of value.
Kezaala said most people in Qatar and the Middle East are already accustomed to cities dominated by concrete infrastructure and are increasingly seeking green, serene environments—something Jinja can offer in abundance.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Dr. Kenneth Kalani, a psychiatrist at the Ministry, revealed that under a new approach dubbed the “Community Treatment Order” (CTO), patients will now be referred back to local health centers or communities for follow-up care after initial assessments at tertiary facilities.
The Oktoberfest will take place from October 6th to 14th and seeks to foster pride in Acholi heritage, promote cultural exchange, and create a platform for unity and appreciation among diverse communities.
At a stakeholders' meeting held on May 19 at the Oyam District Council Hall, civil and political leaders expressed frustration over what they described as the government’s continued neglect of their 15-year-old demand to carve out Aber District from Oyam.
The project, which stretches from Kikuube in western Uganda to Tanzania’s Tanga Port, has drawn criticism over alleged human rights violations, environmental destruction, and its contribution to the climate crisis.
Collins Asea, the Police Spokesperson for West Nile, says that investigations are still ongoing into the cause of the accident. But it's suspected that overspeeding
The NGOs did an assessment to determine to what extent countries have translated the commitment into realty six years later and found harmful practices such as withholding vital information to still persist. Germany and Switzerland are highlighted as one of the countries that have not increased pharmaceutical transparency. While the two countries have a big pharmaceutical industry, the authors report that their governments are instead adopting or proposing new legislation to protect and increase secrecy of the prices they pay for new medicines.
The grant is expected to unlock up to $10 million in of maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) procurement across a selection of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Uganda CAA Board Chairman, Justice Steven Kavuma noted that the increasing frequency of wildlife strikes, particularly bird strikes, poses a significant challenge to aviation safety not only for Uganda, but across the globe.
The Rwenzori East Police Spokesperson, Nelson Tumushime, told URN that Innocent Magambo, a pupil at Mubuku Primary School, drowned when he was playing with his peers in the river.
But one concern rose above the rest: the urgent need for better tools, specifically metal detectors, to reduce environmental damage caused by guesswork.
The drama unfolded moments after Besigye’s lawyers, led by Senior Counsel Martha Karua and Erias Lukwago, addressed the media. Grade One Magistrate Jonathan Tiyo had stepped in for Chief Magistrate Esther Nyadoi, who was absent, and adjourned the trial to May 29, 2025.
