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26 September 2024, 11:50 am
World Tourism Day 2024, preparations underway
By Ronald Ssemagonja World Tourism Day celebrations were adopted during the General Assembly in Mexico in 1980. It was agreed upon that all United Nations member states should commemorate this day on every 27th day of September each year. This…
24 September 2024, 11:19 pm
World leaders adopt historic pact for the future to tackle global challenges
By Annet Nakato World leaders have agreed on the Pact for the Future, an important international agreement to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges and create a fairer, more sustainable future. This agreement took years to develop and includes…
23 September 2024, 19:53
MP Santa Okot empowers women in Pader with GROW project
By Lakomekec Kinyera A quiet revolution is underway as over 900 women in Pader prepare to embrace new opportunities through the GROW Project, a government initiative aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs. On September 21, 2024, these women gathered in Atanga…
22 September 2024, 8:31 pm
Global leaders unite to address pressing world challenges
By Annet Nakato At a historic summit, world leaders convened to tackle the most pressing global challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, and threats to peace and security. The summit culminated in a landmark agreement, the Pact for the Future,…
20 September 2024, 12:52 pm
Pillar five manual launched for community mobilisation and mindset change
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, through the Dream Project, officially launched the Community Mobilisation and Mindset Change Operational Manual at Hotel Africana, Kampala, on 19th September 2024. During the event, the Minister of State…
23 August 2024, 18:58
Youths in Pader receive cattle for economic boost
By Lakareber Kasline Gladys A total of 12 youths from Tenam subcounty in Pader district have received 12 cattle from the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative, valued at 14 million Ugandan shillings. The youth, selected from Aringa and Lakoga parishes,…
5 August 2024, 5:46 pm
Kalungu, Kireka, and Namunyaga communities sensitised on government programmes
By Robinah Nanfuka In a bid to address poor communication concerns, the Community Development Officer (CDO) of Kalagala subcounty, Katimbo Livingston, held a second meeting with community members from Kalungu, Kireka, and Namunyaga villages. The meeting, which saw a high…
29 July 2024, 3:00 pm
Kireka community members meet to discuss government programmes
By Robbina Nanfuka In order to create awareness on government programmes, a meeting held in Kireka village on July 27, 2024, brought together residents of all ages to learn about government initiatives aimed at improving their lives. Facilitated by Community…
25 July 2024, 5:25 pm
Uganda makes progress in infrastructure transparency, but more work needed
By Byamukama CoST International has launched the second Infrastructure Transparency Index (ITI) report, which shows a slight improvement in transparency in the country’s infrastructure sector. The report reveals that Uganda’s national ITI score increased from 20.8% in 2021 to 32.26%…
17 July 2024, 6:09 pm
Uganda unveils 2024 building control awards
By Byamukama Alozious Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Works and Transport, has announced the launch of the National Building Control Awards (NBCA) 2024. The awards aim to recognise and reward individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in…