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Buganda Kingdom Boosts Grassroots Service with Bicycle Initiative
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (223+ words) In a move aimed at strengthening service delivery within the Buganda Kingdom, local officials in Mityana District have been equipped with bicycles to improve their mobility while carrying out kingdom duties. The initiative, led by Deputy County Chief Steven Jjumba,…...
Uganda's Isaiah Katumwa Joins Elite Global Jazz Circle as "New Days' Hits Billboard
2+ day, 39+ min ago (425+ words) Uganda's celebrated saxophonist Isaiah Katumwa has officially entered the global jazz elite after his latest single, New Days, broke into the Billboard Smooth Jazz Airplay Chart, a space historically dominated by American and European artists. The Billboard Smooth Jazz Airplay…...
Experts Push for Independent Village Committees to Tackle Sexual and Reproductive Rights Violations
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (492+ words) The government has been urged to establish independent village-level committees to handle Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) issues, in a move experts say could strengthen protection for women and children and reduce violations driven by silence and lack…...
Govt Urges Employers to Prioritise Mental Health Ahead of World Day for Safety and Health at Work
1+ week, 4+ day ago (344+ words) The government has warned companies that fail to protect the health and safety of their workers that they risk closure if they do not comply with labour standards. Speaking to journalists at the Media Centre in Kampala, the Minister of…...
Bukomansimbi Residents Cry Out Over Persistent Lack of Clean Water
1+ week, 6+ day ago (549+ words) The shortage of clean and safe water continues to trouble many villages in Bukomansimbi District, particularly in Bukomansimbi North Constituency, where residents are forced to share contaminated water sources with animals, putting their lives at risk. In several villages, residents…...
Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon Takes Global Stride with Cape Town Activation
2+ week, 4+ day ago (378+ words) The Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon is continuing its international expansion with a high-profile activation in Cape Town, South Africa, using the globally renowned Two Oceans Marathon to boost visibility ahead of its August 22 race in Kasese. This latest effort…...
Buganda Promotes Tree Planting, HIV Awareness as Part of Kabaka Birthday Activities
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (353+ words) As the Buganda Kingdom marks the birthday of the Kabaka, Minister for Local Government and the Kabaka's Tours Joseph Kawuki has called on parents and the general public to take part in activities that promote environmental conservation and community well-being....
KCCA Injects Shs5m Into Kabaka Birthday Run
3+ week, 1+ day ago (399+ words) The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has contributed Shs5 million towards this year's Kabaka Birthday Run, strengthening its long-standing partnership with the Buganda Kingdom in the fight against HIV/Aids and other urban health challenges. A delegation from KCCA, led by…...
Uganda Cooperative College Tororo to Host 8th National Intercollegiate Games
3+ week, 3+ day ago (288+ words) Uganda Cooperative College Tororo is set to host the 8th edition of the National Intercollegiate Games, with activities kicking off on April 8 and running through April 20, 2026. The official opening ceremony will take place on April 12 at the college grounds, bringing together…...
Scholar Calls for Modern Approaches to Crime Prevention in Uganda
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (423+ words) Security and Strategic Studies scholar Richard Bard Byamukama has emphasized the need for adaptive and modern approaches to crime prevention, noting that crime patterns continue to evolve alongside societal changes. Speaking to Canary Mugume during Next Big Talk hosted by…...