Almost two thousand temporary police constables just finished their training at a secondary school in Kazo. These Election Special Police Constables, hired for a three-month contract, came from the districts of Kazo, Kiruhura, and Ibanda. The pass-out ceremony featured remarks from Kazo's District Police Commander, Joseph Nsabimana, who praised the recruits' discipline during the joint training program.
Local officials emphasized the importance of lawful conduct for election security. The Kazo Returning Officer, Charles Basheija, told the constables their behavior would be vital for a peaceful electoral process. Area politicians, including Kazo's LC5 Chairperson, Samuel Mugisha Katugunda, and MP Dan Atwijukire, framed the work as...
Bishop Lino Wanok from the Lira Diocese urged people to prioritize peace and personal dignity as Uganda enters a sensitive political season. He connected the Christmas message to current civic duties, stating the holiday calls for moral reflection and responsible action from citizens. The Bishop pointed to biblical examples, mentioning Joseph's righteousness and Mary's faithful courage as models for modern behavior.
He argued that real peace starts internally, with personal morality guiding public life. Wanok warned against using power improperly or exploiting vulnerable groups like the poor and young people. He told communities to avoid violence and manipulation, especially during the election period, and to protect their own...
An NGO called Spark Microgrants is testing a different way to fight rural poverty in eastern Uganda. They are working with local officials in Bulambuli District on Mount Elgon, supporting village savings groups. Their project coordinator, Grace Emma Akello, explained the simple model where people save together weekly and take out small loans for farms or businesses. The program specifically targets women, who often get locked out of normal bank credit.
District leaders like Deputy Resident District Commissioner Faheera Mpalanyi are seeing positive early signs, like better household money flow and stronger community ties. She wants the government to copy this approach for other programs. The country director for Spark, Allen Makabayi...
Bank staff from UBA Uganda showed up at the Busoro Christ Church Orphanage in Fort Portal with a bunch of supplies. The visit was led by the bank's Chief Operating Officer, Claudia Appia-Asiamah, alongside the marketing head, Hoziana Niyonsaba Semanda, and the local branch manager, Wilber Ndinabo. They met with the orphanage director, Bruce Nyanka.
Appia-Asiamah recognized Nyanka's commitment to caring for the kids. She said the donation was part of the UBA Foundation's regular charity work, which happens every year in more than twenty countries. Semanda called the trip emotionally powerful, seeing how happy and safe the children seemed. Nyanka, who became an orphan himself as a teenager, thanked the group for their timely gift during...
A music group from Katobo in Rukungiri District totally pivoted from performing to pig farming. They got seed funding and training from the Microfinance Support Centre, or MSC, in partnership with the Rukungiri Producer Cooperative Union. The group, now called the Katobo Dairy Farm and Piggery Project and led by chairperson Aggrey Turyazayo, was trained by Dr. Sam Akankwasa. They started with six pigs provided by MSC.
That initial stock of six animals has ballooned to forty pigs today. Members learned to cut costs by making their own feed from local materials like Napier grass. The project’s benefits extended beyond just selling pigs, with manure boosting their other crops, and profits helping pay for things like school fees and cows...
Military and police units conducted community service in Entebbe ahead of an annual celebration. Joint teams cleaned public markets and trading centers while offering free medical camps in several neighborhoods. Officials stated these activities are part of a broader civil-military cooperation week leading up to Tarehe Sita, which marks the start of the armed rebellion that formed the current national army.
A senior officer explained that the outreach aims to give back to civilians and strengthen their bond with the security forces, honoring past fighters. One medical camp treated hundreds of residents despite bad weather. The main national event for this anniversary will be held in Kabale district under a theme focused on unity and...
Agricultural experts are pushing for major changes to Uganda's broken extension system. A coalition meeting in Kampala highlighted critical issues like poor coordination between groups, a severe shortage of field agents, and ineffective programs that fail to change farm practices. Participants from government, donor groups, and the private sector agreed that current fragmented efforts are hurting farmer incomes and productivity.
Speakers pointed out a key problem: too many organizations work in the same areas with the same messages without any unified plan. A government representative admitted policies are strong, but implementation is weak, with officers spending most of their time in offices instead of the field. The dialogue...
Money sent back by Ugandans abroad has become a huge economic asset. Officials noted these remittances topped 1.4 billion dollars last year, which is more than traditional foreign aid. A representative from the International Organization for Migration called this flow a strategic national benefit that supports families and development.
The discussion also addressed Uganda's role as a major host for migrants, currently sheltering close to two million refugees. A refugee commissioner acknowledged the growing strain, calling for stronger laws and safer systems to prevent exploitation. A UN coordinator urged people to stop dehumanizing migrants, highlighting their financial contribution and skills. The overall message framed well-managed...
The health ministry has launched a new group of community health workers in Rubirizi District. Permanent Secretary Diana Atwiine stated these trained CHEWs will now operate alongside existing village health teams. Their goal is to boost preventive care and early diagnosis through a unified front.
Atwiine also suggested making Rubirizi a pilot district for integrated social service committees, citing its leadership as a model for others. This deployment aims to improve basic healthcare access in remote areas, mirroring successful community-based systems from other countries.
