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25 August 2025, 12:56 pm
One dead, 17 injured after Makome bus from Gulu to Kampala rammed into elephants
The injured persons have been rushed to Karuma Restoration Gateway Hospital and Kiryandongo Hospital.
19 August 2025, 6:36 pm
Uganda elections: Harrowing experiences of two female journalists
The sound of Bobi Wine`s name in the ear of an armed soldier (UPDF) who was at the polling station was enough to put her in trouble.
19 August 2025, 5:25 pm
TEPU aligns biodiversity conservation with climate change mitigation
By Joyce Adokorach TotalEnergies EP Uganda is stepping up efforts to conserve biodiversity in the Tilenga project area—initiatives that also support Uganda’s climate change mitigation goals. Through forest corridor restoration, removal of invasive species, and wildlife protection, the company is…
8 August 2025, 5:54 pm
Kony’s confirmation of charges hearing scheduled for this September
By Joyce Adokorach The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed that fugitive Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony will face a confirmation of charges hearing from 9 to 11 September 2025 in The Hague — in absentia, as he remains at…
30 July 2025, 1:46 pm
Acholi leaders urge tree planting to combat climate change
By Okello Gift Acholi cultural leaders are urging communities to intensify tree-planting efforts to combat widespread deforestation and environmental degradation in the region. Speaking to our reporter on Tuesday, Rwot Kasimiro Ongom of the Patongo clan in Agago District noted…
22 July 2025, 4:02 pm
Pader Environmental Officer urges tree planting to combat climate change
Okello Gift PADER, UGANDA — Janet Cathy Aciro, the Pader District Environmental Officer, has urged the community to intensify tree planting efforts to help mitigate the increasing effects of climate change in the region. Her remarks came on Thursday during…
22 July 2025, 3:31 pm
Pader authorities launch campaign to combat wetland encroachment
By Okello Gift Residents of Pader District have been warned against illegal encroachment on wetlands, with local authorities cautioning that violators will face legal consequences. Martine Okello, the District Forestry Officer, told our reporter on Friday morning that an increasing…
2 July 2025, 4:46 pm
Why gender-based violence persists: voices from Uganda and beyond
By Joyce Adokorach Supported by VIKES and UMWA Gender-based violence remains a hidden crisis in Uganda and around the world. In this episode, we ask: why does the violence persist? We hear from survivors, activists, and experts who argue that…
30 June 2025, 5:58 pm
Activists stress nurturing boys as allies in fight against GBV
By Joyce Adokorach Supported by VIKES and UMWA In Uganda and beyond, gender-based violence remains a painful constant despite the existence of legal and policy frameworks that have facilitated campaigns aimed at ending the scourge. In Uganda specifically, one of…
27 June 2025, 6:12 pm
New political party gains momentum ahead of Uganda’s 2026 elections
By Gift Okello As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, the newly registered People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party is rapidly gaining momentum, with over 6,000 members already registered nationwide. Speaking to journalists at her residence in Gulu on…