Opinion

The Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) has transformed under its industrialisation and economic growth strategy. Since 2016, UDC has ramped up its activity as the government's investment arm, going from overseeing a single project to currently 18 investments covering a variety...

The highly anticipated NINJA Acceleration Programme for Growth Stage Startups concluded with a grand Demo Day in Kampala, marking the successful completion of this transformative three-month initiative on February 25, 2025. Launched in September 2024, this programme was a...

In the heart of the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, situated in the rolling hills of western Uganda, a quiet but powerful transformation is taking place. Once marked by overcrowded tents and strained medical staff, Kyangwali Health Centre IV has taken...

By Dr Nsubuga John Bosco Over the past 40 years, our hospital has held a special place in the country’s healthcare system. We serve as a national referral hospital, providing specialized care for a wide range of medical conditions. Many...

A delegation of twenty Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) who recently returned from a transformative capacity-building training in New Delhi, India, held an engagement yesterday in Kampala to share their experiences and chart the way forward for rural transformation in...

In a decisive move to strengthen agricultural biosecurity and preparedness, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is leading efforts to create a Pest Risk Register aimed at protecting the country’s crops from invasive pests. This work is...

Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) from across Uganda are currently in their second week of a capacity-building training programme in New Delhi, India, as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening Uganda’s rural development strategies and enhancing agricultural transformation. The initiative,...

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...