Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1259 EAT on Tuesday 6 January 2026 Environmental and climate justice groups have called on the Ugandan government to ensure that newly proposed lake landing site committees are genuinely community-led, transparent, and accountable. They warned that cosmetic reforms would not address long-standing abuses faced by fishing communities. The…
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Uganda Government Dismisses Claims of Internet Shutdown Ahead of Elections
Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1053 EAT on Tuesday 6 January 2026 Ugandan authorities have denied reports that they plan to shut down internet access during next week’s general election. The country’s main opposition candidate last week renewed claims that the government intended to block the internet to prevent his supporters from mobilising and…
Civil Society Groups Call for Monthly Support Grants for Children with Disabilities
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1000 EAT on Monday 29 December 2025 Several organisations representing persons with disabilities have urged the government to broaden social protection programmes by introducing a National Child Disability Benefit.The groups argue that existing social protection interventions are limited in scope and fail to adequately address the specific needs…
Museveni Opens Hoima City Stadium, Warns Against Poor Waste Disposal
Updated by Erick Kikomeko at 1556 EAT on Friday 26 December 2025 Hoima City — President Yoweri Museveni has officially commissioned Hoima City Stadium, describing it as a major national asset and urging residents to practice responsible waste disposal to safeguard the environment.The newly opened stadium is expected to play a significant role in Uganda’s…
Dr. Joan Ross Brings Christmas Relief to Impoverished Karamojong Families in Kampala
By Faith Barbara Ruhinda – Updated at 1829 EAT on Wednesday 24th December 2025 Katwe ghetto residents receive food support through Heal The Planet Global Organisation Scores of families in Katwe, a ghetto community in Kampala, were filled with joy after receiving food items including rice, sugar, and soap, donated by American Philanthropist Dr. Joan…
Mulago Hospital to Launch Liver Transplants Starting Next Year
Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1440 EAT on Wednesday 24 December 2025 Mulago National Referral Hospital has announced plans to introduce liver transplant services next year, a groundbreaking development that is expected to provide life-saving treatment to hundreds of patients suffering from advanced liver diseases in need of specialized surgical care. Dr. Rosemary…
Prince Nakibinge Calls on Security Agencies to Respect Rule of Law Ahead of Elections
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 0810 EAT on Tuesday 23 December 2025 The titular head of Muslims in Uganda, Prince Kassim Nakibinge, has called on security agencies to enforce the law professionally and within constitutional limits, warning against abuse of authority as the country prepares for general elections. Prince Nakibinge made the remarks…
Efforts Underway to Reduce Pollution and Disease-Related Fish Losses in Lake Victoria
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1628 EAT on Thursday 18 December 2025 Aquaculture — the farming of fish and other aquatic organisms — is the world’s fastest-growing food production sector. Africa has seen the sharpest growth, with average annual increases in production value exceeding 10 percent in recent years. Over the past decade,…
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