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By Our Correspondent In a strategic move aimed to boost Tourism,Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) introduced Rhinos at Kidepo Valley National Park after 43 years in existance Kidepo Valley National Park is located in the far northeastern corner of Uganda, specifically within the Kaabong District in the Karamoja region. Officials say the reintroduction is expected to enhance biodiversity conservation, boost tourism potential in Kidepo, and contribute to broader national efforts to restore endangered wildlife within their natural ecosystems. The translocation exercise began with the movement of two Southern White Rhinos from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, with plans to relocate a total of eight animals…

In a strategic move to empower youth with digital skills, Makerere Universityhas officially launched National AI Research Cloud during the AI Innovation Demo Day, hosted under the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT). The initiative “Pathogen Economy Labs Project” is funded by the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat that brought together the academia, students and partners to show case some of the products of the AI Innovation Academy. According to organisers the objective of the project is to develop and support the commercialization of three (3) AI-driven platforms for screening diseases of national priority, and to establish an AI…

Presidents Yoweri Museveni and William Ruto are scheduled to officially launch the construction of an $8.5 billion Standard Gauge Railway extension this week a joint venture designed to link the Port of Mombasa to the East African interior. Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project is a strategic 1,724 km network designed to connect Kampala to Kenya, Rwanda, DRC, and South Sudan. The 272km Malaba-Kampala Eastern Route is prioritized, with construction starting in 2025 following a €2.7B deal with Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi, aiming to slash transport costs and boost regional trade The high-profile ceremony in Kisumu marks the start of a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure…

By Our Team Former Chief Jusrice Owiny-Dollo has embarked on championing community revival and wealth creation across the Acholi sub-region citing decades of conflict that has had left many households economically disadvantaged. He called on communities to move beyond the rhetoric of past conflicts and instead focus on rebuilding their livelihoods through productive economic activities. The retired Chief Justice emphasized the need for people-centered wealth creation initiatives, including the productive use of large expanses of idle land and the adoption of mechanized agriculture led by communities themselves. He noted that ongoing efforts supported by Operation Wealth Creation, under the leadership…

By Our Team Parliament has directed uganda government to allocate more funds to the treatment and management of sickle cell disease in the country. Legislators argue that sickle cell is a major public health concern requiring urgent budget attention. The motion was presented by lawmaker Asuman Basalirwa of the JEEMA party, calling on the government to strengthen its commitment to prevention, screening and treatment of the inherited blood disorder. “Sickle cell disease continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Uganda,” Basalirwa said while presenting the motion. He cited constitutional obligations that require the state to improve health services and noted the…

By Felix Oketcho State House National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) has launched mental health awareness lessons for its staff in a move aimed at promoting wellbeing and addressing the growing mental health challenges among the Ugandan youth. Uganda is facing a rapidly escalating mental health crisis, characterized as a “silent emergency” impacting nearly 1 in 4 people (roughly 24.2% of adults and 22.9% of children). Facility-reported cases increased by 71% between 2021 and 2024, reaching 843,295 cases by the start of 2025. Commissioner Hellen Seku urged families across Uganda to stop attributing children’s struggles to witchcraft and instead recognize mental health as a serious issue that requires…

Uganda’s premier psychiatric facility, Butabika Hospital urgently seeks funding from government to provide services to ever increasing patient demand. Dr. Juliet Nakku Butabika National Referral Hospital Executive Director has requested for shs 124 billion to expand the facility and address severe patient congestion caused by a surge in mental health cases. Appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts to respond to the Auditor General’s report for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Nakku said the hospital is overwhelmed, daily admitting between 1,200 and 1,400 patients despite a bed capacity designed for 550 the hospital is not able to fully execute its mandate because…

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has praised the strong and enduring bond between Uganda and Ethiopia. He made the remarks during a high-level meeting with the Ethiopian Ambassador to Uganda at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Mbuya. Ambassador Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu arrived at the headquarters accompanied by a delegation including Mr. Robel Admassu, Head of Political Affairs; Colonel Yirga Gebremariam, the Defence Attaché; and Colonel Tesfaye Guta, the Deputy Defence Attaché. Muhoozi welcomed the Ambassador, recalling their last interaction when his Ethiopian counterpart, Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, the Chief of…

Alliance Française in Uganda is thrilled to announce the upcoming concert BRIDGES & BEATS, taking place on March 28, 2026, at Kingdom Kampala. Its a non-profit Ugandan association and cultural center, established in 1954 to promote the French language, francophone cultures, and cultural exchanges. Located at Plot 52, Bukoto Street, Kamwokya, it serves as the official cultural and language operator of the French Embassy in Uganda, offering certified French courses for all ages, specialized exams (DELF/DALF), and cultural events This event is part of the global celebration of Francophonie Month, which honors the French language and the rich diversity of…

ByOur Reporter Under the theme“Do the 2 – Brush Day and Night,” Unilever Uganda,has launched oral health outreach campaign targeting 100,000 pupils across 40 primary schools in Kampala and Wakiso districts. The campaign is part of activities to mark World Oral Health Day 2026 encouraging children to brush their teeth at least twice daily to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Luck Ochieng, Managing Director of Unilever East Africa, stressed that through interactive school-based sessions, pupils are being taught the importance of oral hygiene, proper tooth-brushing techniques, and the role daily habits play in maintaining a healthy mouth. The programme also includes…