Uganda News News Uganda » Social: Uganda: Parliament gives green light on external funding for crucial projects
These include US$250 million for the Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF IV) that seeks to strengthen adaptive social protection systems in Uganda, and US$180.5 million for the Development ...
News Uganda » Social: Museveni applauds Indian community for boosting Uganda’s economy
Despite initial setbacks, climaxing in the 1972 economic war orchestrated by then-President Idi Amin Dada, the Indian community has continued to make a significant contribution to the country’s ...
News Uganda » Social: Museveni hails Indian community for investing in Uganda
Ruparelia specifically arrived in Uganda with $25,000 (about Shs86 million), but through opportunities under the NRM government, he has built a business empire worth $1.6 billion ...
News Uganda » Social: MTN Uganda launches third phase of community Changemakers Initiative
MTN Uganda has launched the third phase of its flagship Changemakers Initiative, committing Shs 500 million ($130,000) in grants to support 25 grassroots projects aimed at improving education, health, ...
News Uganda » Social: Uganda's broken boys crisis: What to do about it
Family reconciliation: Organisations working with street children should prioritise family reconciliation efforts where possible, addressing the root causes that led children to the streets. The ...
News Uganda » Social: Uganda: Submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
We write in advance of the 100th pre-session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (the “Committee”) and its review of Uganda. This submission focuses on children’s adequate standard of living, ...
News Uganda » Social: Pride Bank Uganda unveils “Pride Care,” a savings account with built-in health insurance
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pride Bank Uganda has announced the launch of Pride Care, a groundbreaking product that integrates health insurance directly into customer savings accounts.
News Uganda » Social: Is Uganda transitioning from a popular-vote presidential system to a parliamentary system?
As political strategies unfold behind the scenes, with the public often influenced in agenda-setting through social media and mainstream media, a crucial question should occupy the thoughts of ...
News Uganda » Social: Social media clues lead investigators to fugitive hiding with new identity in Uganda
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — New details have come to light in the case of the Rochester man who fled to Uganda after allegedly setting his wife on fire. Sgt. Trevor Ott of the Monroe County Sheriff's ...
News Uganda » Social: What Uganda has got wrong – and right – in its struggle to contain COVID-19
Gloria Seruwagi previously received COVID-research funding from the Government of Uganda through Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (MakRIF) and Elrha/R2HC (Research for Health in ...
News Uganda » Social: Church of Uganda to Hold Special Memorial Prayer Service in Honour of Raila Odinga in Kampala
Raila once sought refuge in Uganda in the early 1990s, disguising himself as a Catholic priest and entering the country by boat via Lake Victoria.
News Uganda » Social: Sudanese activist sees his executed uncles in RSF videos from el-Fasher
The Sudan Doctors Network said a “heinous massacre” had taken place in el-Fasher, while the Joint Forces, a coalition of armed groups allied with the Sudanese army, said 2,000 people had been executed ...