Local officials finally greenlit a massive stadium upgrade for the north. Gulu District Council approved handing over Pece War Memorial Stadium to the National Council of Sports for major redevelopment. District Speaker Phoebe Ayoo called the project key for nurturing regional sports talent and creating youth opportunities. She specifically denied social media claims that district leaders refused the management handover.
National Council of Sports Chairperson Ambrose Tashobya confirmed the stadium will become a world-class facility. It will serve as a training ground for teams ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Construction will be handled by the UPDF Engineering Brigade immediately after the formal handover, targeting a...
Uganda's media regulator just slapped a total gag order on unofficial election results. The Uganda Communications Commission barred all broadcasters and social media users from declaring any results not issued by the Electoral Commission. UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo issued the directive, calling such acts unlawful and threatening sanctions for violations.
The order specifically prohibits radio and TV stations from airing parallel vote tallies or projections from political parties or other groups. Nyombi argued that broadcasting speculative results undermines public confidence and could cause disorder. Even official results must be presented exactly as released by the Electoral Commission, with stations keeping full records...
Frontline health volunteers are begging for basic gear while the government looks away. Over a hundred Village Health Team members from Gulu City and nearby areas pleaded for increased support, citing a severe lack of working tools. Team leader Oyet Michael Malyamungu explained they operate without gumboots, identification cards, or reliable transport, which cripples their work in communities.
The volunteers also face non-recognition at health facilities when referring patients. Oyet appealed directly to the Ministry of Health for stipends, proper tools, and essential medicines. Volunteer Grace Auma from Layik East Ward noted they only receive anti-malarial drugs, leaving them helpless with patients suffering from various other...
A top judge just threw shade at military courts over constitutional compliance. Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo demanded that all judicial bodies, including armed forces tribunals, strictly adhere to constitutional standards. She addressed the newly sworn-in leadership of the General Court Martial and the Leadership Code Tribunal. Abodo stated a disciplined military is essential for national security, but emphasized every ounce of judicial power remains bound by the Constitution.
She told the officials their oaths were a direct pledge to the Ugandan people to administer justice with integrity and without bias. This ceremony followed the enactment of the UPDF Amendment Act, which allows civilian trials in military courts. That...
A credit union just showed major banks how real community finance operates. EBO SACCO and its CEO, Joseph Mugume, earned a top national award through its partnership with Equity Bank. Founded in Bwizibwera Town Board near Mbarara, the institution grew from a small group into a regional force across more than thirty-five districts. It turns members into shareholders, giving them a direct voice in operations.
EBO focuses on those typically excluded, like smallholder farmers and refugee communities. It designs loans around their needs, covering agriculture, boda boda bikes, and solar energy systems. Digital tools such as EBO Merchant Pay and the EBO Verve card, developed with Interswitch, provide modern access. Linking with Equity Bank...
An almost finished agro hub could transform local food production in The Gambia. Construction of the country's first purpose-built Agro Industrial Hub nears completion. The Gach Group developed the facility as an integrated manufacturing and processing ecosystem. Fourteen modern units will host the production of juices, ketchup, vinegar, and similar goods.
Project Chairman Abubkary Jawara cited years of experience in local processing as inspiration. He described the hub as combining manufacturing, services, and distribution. Its goal remains adding value to local produce and reducing import dependence. Shared infrastructure includes solar power systems and a high-pressure fire suppression network.
A large administrative block contains...
A Gambian mental health law stuck in the past might finally get dragged into this century. The National Mental Health Programme started a multi-day consultation on a proposed new bill. This gathering at the ActionAid office in Kanifing pulled in government reps, civil society groups, and medical experts. The aim is to collect technical feedback before the bill heads to the cabinet and lawmakers.
Director of Health Services Dr. Momodou T. Nyassi called the forum a major step for health system reform. He stated mental health care has been under-resourced and poorly regulated for a very long time. The proposed legislation seeks to place dignity and access at the center of care. It creates a unified legal framework for mental and substance...
A British school in The Gambia just expanded with a new junior section. The British International School Gambia opened its Junior School at its Pipeline campus. The event drew diplomats, education figures, and parents for the inauguration. Headmaster William Arthur and Board Chair Muhammad Jagana gave speeches at the ceremony.
British High Commissioner Harriet King formally opened the new school section. She praised the institution's fast rise and its notable accreditation. The school earned recognition from the Council of British International Schools. This made it the first in The Gambia and second in West Africa to get that approval.
Jagana called the junior section a gateway to future potential. He stressed nurturing children...
A Gambian political group is pushing system change over picking a candidate. This movement calls itself PASTEF The Gambia, focusing on institutional reform rather than promoting a single leader. It advocates for civic duty, constitutional changes, and electoral updates, including diaspora voting rights. The group plans to compete in the next presidential race but has not named anyone to run.
Their Public Relations Officer, Sidibeh, stated the approach is deliberate. He emphasized building sustainable democracy through strong institutions, not personality cults. The movement aims to cultivate leadership rooted in ethics and accountability. It prioritizes shared national vision over individual ambition, according to its statements...
