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11:46
11:46

Gov't, NGOs Push for 25% Localization of Humanitarian Response Program 3

This initiative is part of the Grand Bargain strategy, which aims to place more resources in the hands of those in need and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of humanitarian action.
09:15
09:15

Rights of Half of Children in Refugee Settlements Violated-Survey 4 1

Dr Gloria Seruwagi who is the Lead in charge of research uptake said they found that though girls were more vulnerable to sexual violence, males were affected too with 53% of boys reporting experiencing their first incident of sexual violence before age 18 after they arrived at the settlement.
14:02
14:02

Elephant Tramples 22-Year-old Man to Death in Nwoya 1 2

Innocent Komakech, the Ceke Village Secretary says the elephant attacked the deceased at about 7:15 Am Thursday in his garden while weeding soya beans. He notes that the incident has raised alarms about the safety of locals amidst the rising incursion of stray elephants from Murchison Falls National Park.
13:22
13:22

Gov't Sues 80 EACOP PAPs for Rejecting Compensation Kyotera EACOP PAPs 1 1 Top story

The government through the Attorney General sued the Project Affected Persons, accusing them of declining to receive the compensation fees allocated to them during the property evaluation process, which threatens the implementation of the pipeline project.

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10:28
10:28

Pictorial: Kasese High Court Launch Top story

The launch is part of a broader initiative by the Judiciary to establish 18 new High Court Circuits across various regions to enhance justice accessibility.

Business and finance

17:44
17:44

Gov't Allocates UGX 3Bn to Kilembe Mines for Renovations 1 1

The money will be used to rehabilitate major roads leading to the mines and the offices, renovate an office block, work on a transmission line to Kilembe Secondary School and procurement of pumps for underground water.
08:56
08:56

Uganda's 5-Year Journey to USD 100b Economy

By the year 2030, it is envisaged, Uganda will valued at 100 billion dollars in GDP terms, according to the 2025/2026 National Budget Strategy. The government forecasts that by then, 885,000 jobs will be created annually
12:20
12:20

Local Leaders, Farmers Want Uganda Food Security Strategy to Regulate Prices and Protect Women 5 1 Top story

Justine Okello, a framer from Agago district argues that the only opportunity to improve profitability is availability of quality seeds and ready market for farm produce.
07:53
07:53

Isabaruuli in Canada to Seek Development Partnerships 2 1 Top story

On September 11, 2024, Isabaruuli Mwogezi Butamanya launched the Baruuli Cultural Association in Toronto, Canada, with the aim of promoting Buruli culture among the diaspora and attracting investment into key sectors like education, tourism, agro-processing, and health.