Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu took another oath as National Unity Platform president for five more years. The ceremony happened at NUP Leadership School where party delegates chose new leaders. Kyagulanyi thanked everyone who joined the voting process despite government pressure. Security forces create fear among party members during political activities. Officials worried about holding the conference until the last moment.
David Lewis Rubongoya keeps his secretary general position without facing opposition candidates. Joel Ssenyonyi defeated Allan Ssewanyana to remain party spokesperson after competitive voting. Frank Kabuye replaced Francis Zaake as youth secretary during leadership changes. Akiso Benjamin took over from David Musiri as...
Over 2,100 people picked nomination forms to run for National Resistance Movement positions during the first week. Party officials counted 285 aspirants collecting papers on Tuesday for different political seats. The group wants 143 parliament members, 56 district women representatives, and 67 local council leaders. Dr Tanga Odoi leads the NRM Electoral Commission and sees more young candidates joining races. Former lawmakers return to seek another chance at representing their communities.
Candidates must submit completed forms between June 17 and June 30 according to party rules. Odoi defends the 3 million shilling nomination fee against complaints about high costs. Harriet Tibulihwa Ssali Abwooli challenges Prime Minister Robinah...
Government officials admit high traffic fines help pay back Russian contractors who built speed cameras. Joint Stock Company Global Security invested 275 million dollars into Electronic Penalty System equipment. The 10-year contract promises 3.2 trillion shillings total revenue from motorist penalties. Security Minister Jim Muhwezi designed the deal that tracks cars through digital number plates. Russian companies receive 43 percent of all money collected from traffic violations.
Project delays pushed the system two years behind original schedule according to ministry sources. Officials raised penalty amounts to catch up with projected earnings from speed violations. Workers must pay contractors every three months under contract terms...
Government officials blame old Uganda National Roads Authority for deadly crashes at Busabala junction. The road authority signed contracts with Chinese builders but failed to pay promised money. China State Construction Engineering Corporation abandoned the 258 billion shilling project after five years. Former UNRA workers owed 43 billion shillings to contractors and left dangerous concrete barriers. Rajiv Ruparelia died at the incomplete junction along with dozens of other drivers.
Ministry workers dissolved UNRA last December because the agency accumulated 1.5 trillion shillings in unpaid bills. Officials diverted road construction funds to other government projects without proper approval. Finance experts say signing contracts...
Denmark promises continued support for Uganda during the second annual Danish Partnership Day celebration. Ambassador Signe Winding Albjerg spoke about trust and shared responsibility between both countries. The event happened at the Danish Ambassador's home using traditional Baraza format around Ekyoto fireplace. Government leaders and civil society groups gathered to discuss growing cooperation between nations. Constitution Day honors brought together public and private sector representatives for important talks.
Danish aid helps Uganda tackle climate change problems and grow agricultural businesses. Coffee value chain development receives major funding from European partners across rural areas. Refugee management programs benefit...
Two young Ugandans fight food waste with a simple plant-based pouch that keeps fruit fresh. Sandra Namboozo and Samuel Muyita created Karpolax sachets that extend fruit life from 11 days to 33 days. The European Patent Office chose them among top 10 finalists for the Young Inventors Prize. Both grew up on farms and watched good produce spoil before reaching markets. Their invention helps smallholder farmers avoid financial losses and food insecurity.
The biodegradable sachets release natural compounds from cloves, lemongrass, eucalyptus and wintergreen plants. These compounds stop ethylene gas that makes fruit ripen and protect against mold and bacteria. Uganda research groups tested the sachets and found mangoes stayed fresh three...
Naguru Reception Center cares for 88 homeless children despite being built for just 35 kids. Esther Nyamahunge runs the facility that houses 61 boys and 27 girls from ages two to 17. The center takes abandoned children, street kids, and those whose parents face jail time. Rotary Club of Kololo built new rooms and a medical clinic for the growing population. Ministry of Gender oversees the temporary shelter for vulnerable young people.
Staff members discharge about 30 children each year and welcome the same number of new arrivals. Some days bring five new children to the overcrowded facility doors. Police brought 43 lost children during one busy day after Martyrs celebrations. Abuse cases and public events create sudden increases at the...
Uganda plans to save important documents through digital technology with help from private companies. Makerere University teams up with First Coast Technologies Ltd to protect historical papers and records. Government agencies will sign agreements to preserve national memory for future generations. The partnership creates pilot programs that digitize old books, manuscripts, and official documents. Leaders met at Hotel Africana to discuss funding and equipment needs for preservation projects.
First Coast Technologies brings special software and hardware from South Africa to Uganda. Company expert Niklas Zimmer says digital preservation goes beyond simple backup storage systems. The firm provides document processing, security tools, and...
Dr Timothy Musila from the Health Ministry blames poor eating habits for rising disease costs across Uganda. The assistant commissioner spoke at Imperial Royale hotel during the Family Health Expo launch event. Bad food choices lead to expensive diseases like cancer and diabetes that bankrupt families. People sell their property to pay medical bills after getting sick from preventable conditions. Better nutrition education could save money and reduce suffering for millions of citizens.
Uganda spends 45 dollars per person on health services each year according to ministry records. Government money covers only 6 dollars of that total amount per citizen. Families must pay most medical costs directly from their savings and income. Foreign...
