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Human rights

17:14
17:14

Karamoja Leaders Call for Revival of Karamoja Development Agency 3

Karamoja Development Agency was started by an act of parliament in 1987 to implement affirmative action for the Karamoja region. The agency overlooked various departments including education, agriculture, and health among others that were implemented by commissioners with funding from the European Union.
15:27
15:27

Innovators Asked to Prioritize PWDs in New Technologies Ministry of Gender 3

Yona Wasswa, the Chairperson of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, said that the current innovations in the market are neither accessible nor affordable for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
10:41
10:41

Agago Seeks UGX 100M to Support Elderly Persons 5

According to Kicaya, many older persons are abandoned by their children and spouses, and struggle to fend for themselves, adding that many cannot afford the high medical expenses due to financial incapacity, yet at this age, their immunity is weak.
22:16
22:16

New State Attorneys Cautioned Against Laziness 1 2

Speaking at the opening of a weeklong induction of new state attorneys at Hotel Brovad in Masaka City on Monday, Odumbi expressed concern that some prosecutors are falling short of expectations of their duties due to peculiar conducts that manifest in their methods of work.

Business and finance

14:02
14:02

How Gov't Plans to Achieve USD 5.7Bn Clean Energy Plan 1

At least 5.7 billion dollars is needed by the end of this decade, with 850 million needed annually to reach universal access. It will be achieved though PPPs and the oil and gas revenues, according to Nankabirwa.
10:20
10:20

Museveni Responds to President Biden Over AGOA Ban 1

In a press release from the Presidential Press Unit, Museveni sent his letter through the US ambassador to Uganda, William Popp who was at State House Entebbe for a meeting.
08:04
08:04

Police Probe Attempted Robbery at Stanbic bank Kabale Branch 2 3 Top story

A detective from Kabale police station, speaking anonymously, revealed that unidentified robbers attempted a break-in during the night between Saturday and Sunday. They allegedly cut through the bank's roof, situated along Kabale's main street in Central Division, Kabale Municipality, trying to access the safe
20:36
20:36

Uganda to Benefit From Global Climate Fund - Experts COP28 1

Uganda could use this support to rehabilitate infrastructure, invest in renewable energy, and implement adaptive strategies crucial for navigating future climate risks, says PwC.