Opinion

In a recent engagement, the Permanent secretary at Ministry of Health Dr. Diana Atwine emphasized the critical role of religious leaders in promoting health and combating misinformation, particularly regarding malaria prevention and immunization. While the Ministry continues to advance...

Media plays a crucial role in disseminating timely information about pest and disease outbreaks, mobilising the public to take necessary action, and ensuring responsible pesticide use to safeguard the environment. However, if not handled carefully, media coverage can also...

The Government of Uganda reaffirmed its commitment to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy as Uganda marked World Tuberculosis and Leprosy Day at Nakasongola District RC Primary School. The ceremony, officiated at by the Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister...

To protect biodiversity and ensure agricultural sustainability, the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), and the Centre...

By Crispin Kaheru, Member of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) The world is full of smart talkers. Uganda has no shortage of them. They flood our Television screens, dominate radio talk shows, and lately, they have found a new...

The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rt Hon Rebecca Kadaga, has called for increased investment in youth skilling initiatives to accelerate Uganda’s economic transformation. Speaking at a showcasing at Kigowa skilling centre in...

Uganda, a landlocked country in East Africa, has steadily integrated itself into the global economy through its diverse export activities. Despite being a relatively small player in the global market, Uganda's exports have a significant impact on the country's...

The Presidential Initiative for Skilling the Girl and Boy Child (PISGBC) successfully hosted its annual Sports Gala, bringing together trainees from various skilling centres across Kampala for a day of competition, camaraderie, and patriotism. Held at the prestigious Makerere...

The complexities of migration present ongoing challenges and opportunities worldwide, and the Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration (RMFM) has established itself as a key platform for addressing these issues in Eastern Africa. The forum convenes leaders and experts from...

“A 40-foot container costs USD 3,500 to transport from Mombasa to Kampala by road, compared to only USD 1,500 by rail. When the Standard Gauge Railway is complete, it will take just one day for transport. That is why...