Relationships Between Older Women and Younger Men Fueling HIV/AIDS Infections Surge in Buikwe
Youth and local leaders in Buikwe District are expressing concern over the rising trend of relationships between older women and young men, which they believe is contributing to an alarming increase in HIV/AIDS cases in the district.
Leaders attribute the rise in HIV infection cases to socio-economic pressures compelling young men to form relationships with older women, often seeking financial support and improved living conditions. This dynamic creates a power imbalance, increasing vulnerability to unsafe sexual practices and subsequently heightening...
Guns Surrendered Amid President Museveni’s Disarmament Campaign in Karamoja
Three Guns along with their respective ammunition have been voluntarily surrendered by suspects in Kotido District following a call by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to abandon guns as a way of achieving peace in the region.
The president made the call on December 3, 2024, during his visit to the Karamoja sub-region to assess the impact of the Parish Development Model (PDM), a government program designed to boost household incomes and promote socio-economic transformation.
“I, therefore, encourage the Karamojong community to...
Janet Museveni Urges Private Schools to Use EMIS for Better Planning
The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, encouraged private schools and educational institutions to adopt the Education Management Information System (EMIS) for improved planning.
She delivered this plea on December 3, 2024, remarks during a gathering of private school owners at Green Hill Academy in Kibuli.
Minister Museveni highlighted that many private schools have not shared important information about their students and staff.
"We do not yet know how many teachers and academic staff they have," she said. She pointed...
UCC Launches Distribution of 500 Free Tablets to Rural Households
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) launched a pilot project on December 3, 2024, to distribute 500 solar-powered tablets to selected households in 23 rural districts across Uganda.
This initiative, funded by the Uganda Communications Universal Service Access Fund (UCUSAF), aims to enhance digital inclusion and access to information and communications technology (ICT) services in underserved areas in order to combat household poverty by providing free tablets that will enable beneficiaries to access a range of digital services, including education, healthcare,...
Besigye’s Plan to Assassinate Museveni Takes New Twist, Opposition Politicians Disassociate from Him
Tensions are rising among opposition politicians in Uganda following a controversial plan by Kizza Besigye to overthrow President Yoweri Museveni. Many leaders from the National Unity Platform (NUP) and other opposition groups failed to support Besigye during his appearance at a military court in Makindye on December 2, 2024.
This withdrawal of support comes after leaked audio recordings revealed Besigye criticizing fellow opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi. In those recordings, Besigye called Kyagulanyi a "mediocre" and doubted his ability to remove...
Kumi District Hosts International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, highlighting the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government's commitment to social protection programs for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Vice President Jessica Alupo presided over the national commemoration of the event on Tuesday December 03, 2024, in Kumi District under the theme “Improved Household Income for the Well-being of Persons with Disabilities.”
The event convened national government, civil society, and local community stakeholders to evaluate progress and...