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8 September 2026, 11:51 am
Mutungo Health Centre III opens as leaders demand more health workers
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo The operationalisation of Mutungo Health Centre III in Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality has been welcomed as a boost to healthcare delivery, but local leaders have urged the Government to deploy more health workers to ensure the facility meets…
29 August 2026, 10:49 pm
Sironko waste crisis raises climate risks ahead of cleaning day
By Humble Felix Mayatsa The National Cleaning Day in Uganda entered its second episode on Saturday, as communities across the country once again came together to clean their surroundings, clear drainage channels and address poor waste disposal. The monthly initiative,…
29 August 2026, 6:51 pm
Climate Change threatens Elgon coffee legacy as young female farmers upskill for…
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Small-scale young women coffee farmers across the Elgon subregion are undergoing an intensive two-week upskilling program designed to combat climate-induced agricultural declines and systemic economic challenges. The initiative, dubbed Empowering Young Women Entrepreneurs Stimulated by Coffee…
31 March 2026, 9:45 pm
Mbale Environment Officer issues stern warning: Vacate river banks or face arres…
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo The District Environment Officer for Mbale has issued a strong warning to residents still occupying riverbanks and waterways, urging them to vacate flood-prone areas immediately or risk arrest by authorities. Mr Charles Wakube, whose office leads…
31 March 2026, 7:47 pm
Bududa farmers resort to deforestation as landslide-prone soils fail
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Local small-scale farmers in the Elgon sub-region’s mountainous district of Bududa have resorted to clearing forests to create new farmland for crop cultivation. Since the return of the rainy season, many farmers in Bushika Sub county…
14 March 2026, 2:03 pm
Pearl Bank donates water tanks and food items to IUIU
By Humble Felix Mayatsa Pearl Bank Uganda has donated water tanks and assorted food items to the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) to support students observing the fasting period of Ramadan and to mark International Women’s Day. The donation delivered…
14 March 2026, 1:30 pm
Mbale Court remands seven taxi drivers for defying transport order
By Humble Felix Mayatsa The Mbale Municipal Court, commonly known as Ndaula Court, on Thursday evening remanded seven taxi drivers to Maluku Government Prison for 14 days after they appeared before court. The drivers were charged with violating trade order…
25 February 2026, 5:47 pm
The reclaimed shadow – Industrialization’s toll on Nasenyi village
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Residents of Nasenyi village near Mbale City are raising alarms over worsening environmental and health challenges linked to the expansion of the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park, built on the reclaimed Namatala wetland. While the park—now boasting…
23 February 2026, 3:49 pm
Rains return to Mbale: Flood fears rise again
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo After three consecutive days of relentless downpours, mild flooding has begun to affect low-lying areas along the banks of rivers such as Namatala and Nabuyonga in Mbale City and the surrounding districts in Eastern Uganda’s Bugisu…
17 February 2026, 4:47 pm
Uncovering hidden SRHR stories: Journalists gear up for impactful reporting
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo In a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening media coverage of sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), Palladium, the Health Journalists Network Uganda (HEJNU), and BBC Media Action have launched a four-day intensive training programme. The event…