Month: February 2025

Health workers call for measures to combat drug resistance

KAMPALA, February 28, 2025 –– Health workers have called for concerted efforts in curbing antimicrobial resistance [AMR] among Ugandans. According to Chrispus Ngabirano, the Head of the Microbiology Section at Kabale Regional…

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Soroti City painters launch SACCO to enhance their livelihoods

SOROTI CITY,  February 28, 2025 – The Soroti City Plascon Painters Association has launched a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation [SACCO] aimed at boosting the livelihoods of its members. The SACCO is…

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Rubirizi district hailed for strong PDM performance

RUBIRIZI, 28 February 2025 – The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, has commended Rubirizi district as the second-best performer in the absorption and utilisation of funds under the Parish Development Model…

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Environmental activists petition Parliament over plastic use and regulation

KAMPALA, February 28, 2025 – A group of environmental activists has petitioned Parliament, urging legislators to introduce strict regulations and guidelines on the use and disposal of plastic materials. The activists from…

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Speaker urges Ugandans to protect environment

KAMPALA, February 27, 2025 — The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has called on Ugandans to conserve the environment in their communities. The Speaker made the call while chairing the House  on…

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Apaa land conflict: Acholi and Madi communities seek reconciliation

ADJUMANI, February 27, 2025 – In a historic step towards reconciliation, the Acholi and Madi communities have shown signs of reaching an agreement to end the long-standing Apaa land conflict, a dispute…

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Ethiopian Startup WAGA Introduces Blockchain to Coffee Trade

ADDIS ABABA, February 27, 2025 –– Ethiopian startup WAGA is preparing to harness the country’s extensive agricultural potential by piloting a blockchain-powered platform for the coffee supply chain. This initiative is expected…

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Faith and Ethical Communities Unite to Champion Reparative Justice for Africans and People of African Descent

ADDIS ABABA, February 27, 2025 — In alignment with the African Union’s [AU] 2025 theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” a two-day workshop will be held on…

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House passes Public Service Pension Fund Bill, 2024

KAMPALA, February 26, 2025 –– Parliament has passed the Public Service Pension Fund Bill, 2024. The Bill, if signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni, will make public servants in the country…

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Parliament queries last minute loan request for UMEME buyout

KAMPALA, February 26, 2025 – Members of Parliament [MPs] on the Committee of National Economy have queried government’s ‘last minute’ request for a US$ 190 million loan to finance the UMEME buyout…

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