Science and Technology

The Ministry of Works and Transport has piloted the use of Probase technology aimed at enhancing road construction in Uganda. The ministry revealed that probase technology is regarded as a more sustainable option for constructing low- to medium-traffic roads due to its cost-effective construction and maintenance advantages. The ministry however seeks to evaluate the technology's suitability for Ugandan infrastructure before its nationwide implementation. “One of the key pilot projects is the construction of a 20.2 km road segment from Kayunga Town Council...

In the heart of Lira City, the National Tech Camp 2025, organized by Kakebe in collaboration with global and local companies like Huawei, Lira University Jerusalem Heritage School, Oysters & Pearls and National Information Technology Authority (NITA Uganda), is set to shape Uganda's digital future. The ongoing Tech Camp is running until January 19, 2025 and  is a melting pot of creativity, learning, and collaboration. The camp is open to vacists, ICT enthusiasts, creatives, and anyone passionate about technology, it...

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Ugandan health researchers are calling upon the government to permit the use of Lenacapavir a drug that has been developed and welcomed globally in order to combat HIV/AIDS. According to Dr. Flavia Matovu Kiweewa the director of research at Makerere University–Johns Hopkins University (MUJHU) during a training session on December 6, 2024, for journalists covering health-related topics under the coalition of Health Journalism Network Uganda, injectable Lenacapavir was found to be useful for HIV prophylaxis. “The discovery of Lenacapavir, an HIV...

The Ministry of Water and Environment has commissioned and handed over four water supply schemes to Buikwe district, marking a significant milestone in enhancing access to clean water and sanitation in the region. This initiative has taken part in broader efforts to address the pressing need for safe water under the schemes such as the Luyanzi-Towa and Katungulu water supply systems, the Nsanvu irrigation system, and the Nyemerwa irrigation system, which were constructed and completed. The Assistant Commissioner for the Rural...

The United States government has handed over a USD 1.5 million Vehicle Maintenance Facility to the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) to enhance the country’s capacity in responding to peacekeeping and humanitarian crises. In a press release issued on Thursday 5 December 2024, the U.S. Embassy in Uganda emphasized that the facility is a critical addition to the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capabilities Center (URDC). “This facility will enable Uganda to maintain readiness for rapid peacekeeping deployments and provide essential support during...