Africa Uganda The second round of polio vaccination has been launched: targeting 2,7 million children under five in the east of Uganda, it answers to the outbreak reported in May
Africa Uganda Thomas Kwoyelo, former commander of the rebel group known as the Lord's Liberation Army, was sentenced to 40 years in prison by a Ugandan court, at the end of a trial described as 'historic' by Ugandan newspapers
Africa Uganda The Uganda Coffee Development Authority distributed 56 professionals, high performance moisture meters to farmers, processors and traders in the frame of a wider strategy to improve the quality of Ugandan coffee and cocoa
Africa Uganda Emergency Services Report launched in Entebbe in 2023 highlights that motorists lack basic skills to respond to emergencies and road accidents, while Uganda still lacks enough ambulances and manpower to support emergency health services across the country
Africa Uganda The Ugandan government has banned the practice of 'disco matanga' at funeral ceremonies, believing that these 'devilish dances' often degenerate into sexual violence
Africa Uganda The country will celebrate International Older Persons Day tomorrow; elderly population (60+ years) in Uganda increased significantly from 1,7 million in 2016/17 to 2,3 million, according to the recent population and housing census
Africa Uganda Technology-led charity Hello World is working in central Uganda to bridge digital gaps in hard-to-reach African communities by creating internet hubs with the support of partners and host communities
Africa Uganda An image of Rebecca Cheptegei appeared on a giant screen after the marathon races at the Paris Paralympic Games, in a tribute to the Ugandan athlete killed by her boyfriend after being doused with petrol and set on fire
Africa Uganda Flutterwave, a payment technology company, received its Payment Systems Operator's licence from the Bank of Uganda
Africa Uganda Financial literacy training programmes have been launched across the country by the Bank of Uganda to educate community members on financial discipline; in 2020 it was found that 50% of Ugandans neither save nor plan for retirement
Africa Uganda Six drones have been delivered to the Uganda Wildlife Authority to improve conservation efforts in the country, a donation by the United Nations Development Programme
Africa Uganda As the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development programme comes to an end this month after more than ten years, the government is already looking to the future to build on the successes of the initiative
Africa Uganda CanalBox, a new broadband Internet service provider, was officially launched in Uganda with an investment of more than Shs 50 billion (US$ 13,5 million) over the past 11 months in the country