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By Joseph Mary Buwule KAMPALA, Uganda — Journalists who have demonstrated commitment to accurate, evidence-based reporting on social protection, climate change and their impact on vulnerable communities have been recognised during the National Social Protection Dialogue 2026. The dialogue was held under the theme, “The Contribution of Social Protection Towards Attainment of the 10-Fold Growth Strategy,” bringing together stakeholders to discuss...

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has convened a high-level dialogue on durable solutions for refugees, bringing together government leaders, development partners and refugee-hosting communities to strengthen coordinated efforts towards addressing refugee challenges. The engagement was organised through the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework Secretariat and attended by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, former Speaker Rebecca Kadaga and Minister...

By Wadulo Arnold Mark & Moureen Babirye In a region hosting over 5.7 million displaced people—with Uganda alone sheltering two million—one might assume the definitive legal textbook on East African refugee law would be authored by a silver-haired professor laden with academic titles. Instead, it was written by a 24-year-old lawyer armed with a laptop, a year and a half of field research, and an...

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Uganda and Russia have signed an agreement that will allow holders of diplomatic and service passports from both countries to travel between them without visas. The agreement was signed in Moscow on the sidelines of the Third Russia–Africa Summit by Hon. Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Hon. Georgy Borisenko, Russia’s Deputy...

The Government of Uganda has signed a UGX 232 billion contract with Egyptian-based Samoc Egypt Contractors for the construction of the terminal building at Kabalega International Airport in Hoima District. The signing ceremony was presided over by the Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, and attended by the Egyptian Ambassador to Uganda, the Ugandan Ambassador to Egypt, a delegation...

By Kenneth Tanaba The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has directed local government leaders across the country to step up community mobilisation ahead of the monthly National Cleaning Day, scheduled for Saturday, 31 October 2026. In a letter dated 28 October 2026, the Ministry's Acting Permanent Secretary, Alex Asiimwe, asked local authorities to encourage more residents, particularly women, youth...

By Sharon Basilika The Ministry of Health has expressed concern over the high number of malaria cases in Mukono District, where 27 percent of patients tested for the disease have returned positive results. Dr James Kaweesi, the district malaria spokesperson, said pregnant women and children below five years remain particularly vulnerable to severe malaria and its complications. Kaweesi urged residents to sleep...

By Joseph Mary Buwule KAMPALA, Uganda — Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged Members of Parliament to become ambassadors for cancer screening and early detection in their constituencies as Uganda continues to grapple with a growing burden of cancer. Tayebwa made the call during his communication from the Chair in Thursday’s plenary sitting, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes...

By Sarah Natoolo Uganda is strengthening its focus on anticipatory action to reduce the risks associated with extreme weather and climate conditions, as the country seeks to improve preparedness for potential climate shocks linked to El Niño and other weather-related hazards. The approach aims to shift the country from responding to disasters after they occur to taking early, coordinated measures based...

By Wadulo Arnold Mark When the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) and its guests gathered at their Rwenzori Courts Kampala Head office to celebrate becoming the first Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) among 51 in Africa to earn the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 cybersecurity certification, the atmosphere was equal parts high-stakes financial diplomacy and stand-up comedy. Presiding over the dual milestone which included launching...