Uganda

Plan to implement zero-emission mobility and transform Kampala into a greener, smarter city include the construction of a major new railway line from Malaba, Kenya, with an expected investment of $3 billion; the EU will support a number of projects

New Electronic Cargo Tracking System has been introduced jointly with South Sudan; the regional IT solution will enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency in monitoring cargo in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and the DRC, also reducing transit times

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

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

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

The Ugandan government has banned the practice of 'disco matanga' at funeral ceremonies, believing that these 'devilish dances' often degenerate into sexual violence

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

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

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

Flutterwave, a payment technology company, received its Payment Systems Operator's licence from the Bank of 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

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