
Community

7 August 2025, 14:01
Students sensitised on proper sanitation, as a way to improve well-being
By Collins Ainomugisha Fine Future Junior school carry out a general cleaning exercise at least once annually, with an aim of sensitising public on dangers of poor hygiene. For this year, it was done in Mpumude treading center. In a…

5 August 2025, 8:59 pm
Kitezi landfill victims storm city hall, demand compensation
By Ronal Ssemagonja Grief-stricken and frustrated, victims of the Kitezi landfill disaster on Tuesday stormed City Hall in Kampala, demanding urgent intervention and compensation from government authorities. Many of the victims say they have waited for months with no action…

1 August 2025, 9:49 am
Illegal fees threaten NIRA registration in Wirao parish, Aber sub county Oyam di…
By Eman Yonah Oruk Concerns are mounting in Wirao Parish, Aber Sub county, as reports of illegal fee collection by NIRA staff threaten to hinder residents’ access to registration services. Over 100 residents from 17 villages—including Barlong B and A,…

31 July 2025, 21:25
Kazinga town council residents in Kyegegwa rehabilitate roads through voluntary…
By Collins Ainomugisha Residents of Kazinga town council have embarked on community work to rehabilitate the road through Rushayube swamp which has been in a sorry state, hampering movement of people and goods. Locally known as “Burungi bwansi”, the campaign…

28 July 2025, 11:21 am
FICH trains Oyam parents as community change agents in 10-week programme
By Eman Yonah Oruk Parents in Oyam District who completed a 10-week training programme organised by the Foundation for Inclusive Community Help (FICH) have been urged to become ambassadors of change in their communities. The training, which focused on improving…

28 July 2025, 11:01 am
Dr Eunice Apio Otuku fulfils pledge with Chapel donations in Acaba community
By Eman Yonah Oruk A wave of joy and celebration swept through Barowoo Chapel following the generous donation of 50 bags of cement by Dr Eunice Apio Otuku. St Augustine Chapel in Ogwang Apur B, Acaba Subcounty, also benefited from…

17 July 2025, 11:35 am
CDFU donates reusable sanitary pads to Ayago Primary School girls
By Michael Ojok Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU), in partnership with Plan International, has distributed reusable sanitary pads to schoolgirls at Ayago Primary School. This support was provided under the Model School Health Programme, a project being implemented in…

11 July 2025, 5:30 pm
Refugees demand action on documentation challenges
Byamukama Alozious Refugees and refugee-led organizations have called for urgent action to address the challenges they face in obtaining documentation, a crucial step towards accessing basic services and exercising their rights. The plea was made during a consultative forum held…

11 July 2025, 1:13 pm
UBOS donates 120 tabs to Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu (OBR)
By Joel Kaguta, The Rwenzururu Kingdom administration has highlighted education and agriculture among eight key priority areas in its newly proposed five-year Strategic Development Plan. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has donated 120 tablets to Rwenzururu Kingdom to equip…

8 July 2025, 7:32 pm
Called to Serve donates relief food to vulnerable communities
By Otim Moses Called to Serve Ministries, Barjere Branch, has donated 3,000 kilograms of maize flour, valued at nine million shillings, to vulnerable communities in Kitgum and Lamwo districts. The donation, made possible through their missionary partners Rex and Malinda,…