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Weatherman warns of excessive rain, floods between June – September
KAMPALA, May 22, 2025 — Countries in the Eastern African region have been warned of much more rain and wetter conditions between June and September, including incidents of flooding and other extreme…
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Minister issues directive on presidential executive order
LIRA, May 20, 2025 –– The State Minister for Northern Uganda, Dr Kenneth Omona, has directed leaders in the Lango Subregion to implement Presidential Executive Order No. 3 of 2023, citing his…
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Journalists trained in sustainable tourism reporting
MBALE CITY, May 20 2025 –– Journalists from various media houses across eastern Uganda received training in sustainable tourism reporting, during a workshop organised by the Uganda Tourism Board [UTB] at Wash…
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Museveni urges Tooro scribes to uncover misuse of PDM funds
FORT PORTAL CITY, May 20, 2025 –– President Yoweri Museveni recently told journalists from the Tooro Subregion at State Lodge-Fort Portal where he emphasised that the Parish Development Model [PDM] is meant…
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Stakeholders engage to spur rice production in Uganda
ENTEBBE, May 20, 2025 –– Stakeholders in Uganda’s rice value chain have raised concerns about the lack of a clearly defined rice seed roadmap to increase production of the cereal grain. A…
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Partners launch gorilla and chimpanzee census in Uganda’s Bwindi Forest
ENTEBBE, May 17, 2025 –– The Uganda Wildlife Authority [UWA] has launched a scientific census to determine the population of mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in the densely forested Bwindi Impenetrable National Park,…
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UNDP Human Development Report: AI key to Uganda’s inclusive growth
KAMPALA, May 17, 2025 — The United Nations Development Programme [UNDP] in partnership with the Government of Uganda and Kyambogo University have launched the 2025 Human Development Report [HDR], titled “A Matter…
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EU Pledges €48mln for forestry restoration in Uganda
KAMPALA, May 16, 2025 — The European Union [ EU ] has committed at least €48 million [approximately Shs 160 billion] to support forest conservation efforts in Uganda. The announcement was made…
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“We Don’t Have the Luxury of Time”: Global Energy Leaders Urge Swift Action on Africa’s Resources
PARIS, May 16, 2025 — In a striking call to action at the closing session of the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, Energean CEO Mathios Rigas laid out a bold…
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Masindi Prison struggles with congestion as Court of Appeal session opens
MASINDI, May 15, 2025 –– Damali Nabulya, Officer in Charge of Masindi Government Prison, has appealed to judicial officers to expedite the trial process for suspects on remand, citing severe overcrowding at…
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