Five men have been arrested at the government Atera ranch in Apac district on suspicion of being involved in rebel activity. Lately the ranch has been a scene of conflict as Apac local government attempts to force settlers off the ranch.

Jun 19, 2022 · On top of fueling deforestation, Lokeris say the heavy use of charcoal and firewood pose health effects associated with indoor air pollution, estimated to lead to more than 18,000 deaths every year and also fueling gender based violence among women and children in the search for firewood. As a result, he says the new Biogas Project will promote awareness about the need for renewable energy ...

Jan 23, 2025 · PLE Results: UNEB Reports Drop in Distinctions, First-Grades, While Science Tops for Third Consecutive Year. During the presentation of the results at State House Nakasero on Thursday, UNEB Executive Director Dan Odongo announced that 84,301 candidates (10.7% of the total candidates) earned Division One in 2024, a slight decrease from 86,582 candidates (11.7%) in 2023, out of 736,931 ...

Dec 21, 2022 · Wangadya's outburst follows a decision taken by the cabinet on October 31st, 2022 chaired by President Yoweri Museveni to name a nine-member sub-committee spearheaded by the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao to investigate the alleged human rights abuses in the country.

Entebbe Children's Hospital Launches Minimally Invasive Surgeries for Children. Speaking at the launch of this service, Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng said while Uganda long started conducting laparoscopic surgeries in adults, this service had not yet been extended to children.

Oct 28, 2022 · The National Drugs Authority (NDA) has closed over 830 drug outlets in the Northern Region for operating illegally. The drug shops include two pharmacies, 48 human and veterinary drug shops, and 16 clinics among others.

Dec 27, 2024 · The government had spent 132 billion Shillings on the tablets, plus an additional 23.7 billion Shillings in taxes. Following the census, it was reported that many tablets were left in the hands of enumerators for various reasons, leading …

Dec 28, 2024 · Ban on Cattle Grazing in Oil Palm Plantations Stirs Controversy in Kalangala. 02 Jan 2025 · Joseph Mukiibi, one of the herdsmen in Bujumba sub county, argues that restrictions violate the principle of coexistence, which is expected to be maintained between the oil palm investors and the residents.

Sep 19, 2022 · In his interview with BBC Focus on Africa, Peter Muliisa, the Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs in UNOC said they intended to invite EU legislators on a sensitization tour of the oil projects so that they get informed after a formal communication is sent to Uganda.

Nov 22, 2023 · The Uganda Cranes secured their first victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Somalia in their second match, held at the neutral Stade De Municipal in Berkane, Morocco on Tuesday evening.