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Bushenyi district launches ‘Cleaning Day’ to promote sanitation in communities
BUSHENYI, March 8, 2026 – Bushenyi District Local Government recently launched a mandatory monthly community cleaning day in fulfilment of a government directive aimed at enforcing nationwide sanitation standards. The initiative follows…
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Refugee women bear the brunt of the climate crisis in Adjumani
ADJUMANI, February 28, 2026 — Women refugees in Adjumani district are at the frontline of Uganda’s climate crisis, facing mounting hardships as erratic weather patterns intensify food insecurity, health risks, and gender-based…
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Zimbabwe: Gov’t warns stubborn housing cooperatives
HARARE, February 4, 2026 —The Government of Zimbabwe has warned housing cooperatives that are flouting governance rules, saying mandatory annual audits, elections and general meetings are non-negotiable for their legitimacy and survival.…
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AfDB approves Shs 1.75bln grant to support Uganda’s emergency flood and landslide response
KAMPALA, October 3, 2025 — The African Development Bank Group [AfDB] has approved a grant of US$ 500,000 [about Shs 1.75 billion] from its Special Relief Fund to support Uganda’s Relief Emergency…
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House committee calls for review of €183mln water and sanitation loan
KAMPALA, September 17, 2025 – Parliament’s Committee on National Economy has called on government to review its proposed €183.3 million loan from Standard Chartered Bank, UK, and Shs 120.4 billion from the…
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Uganda: Austria bolsters supports refugees and host communities with US$ 1.8mln for WASH services
KAMPALA, August 1, 2025 –– Austria has strengthened its commitment to improving the well-being of refugees and host communities in Uganda by contributing US$1.8 million [Shs 6.66 billion] to support Water, Sanitation,…
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Church of Uganda flags off relief items to Nakivale Refugee Settlement
KAMPALA, May 26, 2025 – – Church of Uganda [COU], through its Directorate of Household and Community Transformation [HCT], has today flagged off a consignment of relief items to Nakivale Refugee Settlement…
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Mbarara Central Market vendors petition city authorities over leadership disputes and other concerns
MBARARA CITY, May 2, 2025 – Vendors at Mbarara Central Market on Tuesday morning staged a peaceful gathering at the City Hall, seeking clarification on several administrative inconsistencies affecting the market’s operations.…
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Kabarole district receives Shs 190mln clean water project
KABAROLE, April 17, 2025 – Kibasi Town Council in Kabarole District has received a clean water project worth Shs 190 million, donated by Uganda Breweries Limited [UBL], aimed at addressing the persistent…
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Campaign against malnutrition launched in Adjumani district
ADJUMANI, March 16, 2025 – A group of trained nutrition champions, consisting of both refugees and members of the host community in Adjumani, have launched a campaign aimed at combating malnutrition and improving…
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