The campaign“Safer Campuses Campaign” is piloted by three universities Makerere Main and Jinja Campus, Ndejje University, and Kampala International University, in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
The protestors from Kyambogo, Makerere and Kampala International Universities, had gathered outside the European Union offices at Nile Avenue in Kampala.
Benard Mujuni, the Commissioner of Equity and Rights in the Ministry says they are now shifting attention from institutionalizing GBV to making homes safer for survivors of violence. He notes they have received a lot of complaints of people losing their property when out for rehabilitation.
Midwives play a crucial role in providing emotional, physical, and medical support to expectant mothers, ensuring safe and healthy childbirth. However, the role has traditionally been viewed as a female profession.
Covering 2.8 acres, the new eco-friendly office space located on Mbuya Hill is centered on sustainability, with 80 percent of the building’s energy requirements being solar powered. It also incorporates features such as water recycling, rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment, and energy-efficient designs to optimize natural light.
While radio remains the most popular source of information, this position has weakened from 79 percent seven years ago to 56 percent today, to the advantage of social media and the internet (websites), a survey shows.
The Ambassador of Germany to Uganda, Mattheu Schauer on his part, gave Uganda a positive view of her freedom of and access to information the environment in which the media operates, despite cases of police brutality.
Prof Buyinza pointed out that the board has faced significant issues over the years with physical forms submitted, which had to be entered into the system by data clerks. This process has sometimes resulted in incorrect information being recorded, negatively impacting applicants.
On Wednesday morning, several cleaners gathered at the Constitutional Square, holding placards and brooms, dressed in their cleaning uniforms, and began singing and celebrating, believing their struggles were finally over. A peaceful procession to City Hall was also planned to mark the removal of the allegedly ineffective leaders.
Lukwago’s remarks follow President Museveni’s decision to dismiss key KCCA figures, including Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, Deputy Director Eng. David Luyimbazi, and Director of Public Health Dr. Daniel Okello, after an Inspector General of Government (IGG) report implicated them in criminal negligence.
In August 2024, hundreds of Ugandan youth organized protests dubbed the "March to Parliament," voicing concerns over escalating corruption in public offices. This followed a similar wave of protests from Kenya’s Generation Z, who raised alarms about political exclusion, poverty, and unemployment, leading to clashes and arrests.
Xavier Ejoyi, the Country Director for ActionAid Uganda, criticized the government for funneling substantial amounts of public money into environmentally harmful practices through subsidies, tax breaks, and free land allocations.
Simon Peter Mundeyi, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, stated that anyone claiming to hold a Diplomatic passport without proper authorization will be summoned to explain how they obtained it.
While Okiria refrained from revealing the full findings, she hinted that negligence by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) contributed to the disaster. She cited "strict liability" laws, which hold an entity responsible for any danger it creates that affects its neighbors.
According to Tefe Ssentongo, a resident of the same village, Namatovu was on Wednesday found killed and the body wrapped in a polythene bag at around 6:30 pm.
Agaba said the police force needs to make PSU duties known by trying culprits in the public like their military counterparts do. Also, people he says must see and feel that actions have been taken such as dismissal, and demotion of errant police officers like the Army where soldiers who have committed crimes against civilians are tried, convicted and sentenced in the presence of the media or public.
The demonstrators blocked the road by planting banana stems and placing heavy stones, causing significant traffic disruptions. They demanded that the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) and the Ministry of Works expedite the ongoing renovations.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, confirmed Nakayingi’s murder and the arrest of the three women. He also stated that detectives plan to conduct DNA analysis on the evidence collected at the crime scene to find leads to the actual perpetrators.
Uganda's budget transparency score is 59 according to the Open Budget Survey 2023, but perform poorly on public involvement, at 15 on a scale of zero to 100.
The former Finance Minister of Finance, and past Makerere University Chancellor says he was the brainchild of the PDM 18 years ago but it was shelved until recently, and that now it is being rushed
