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Ebola: Fate of 70 Congolese foot pilgrims hang in balance

Uganda, May 16 -- A total of 70 foot pilgrims from Congo are set to undergo screening for the Ebola virus as they enter the country to commemorate this year's Martyrs Day, the organising committee has... Read More


Ruwenzori Diocese plans retirement benefits scheme for clergy

Uganda, May 16 -- The Ruwenzori Diocese has unveiled plans to introduce a formal retirement benefits scheme for clergy members and church workers, in a move church leaders say is aimed at ensuring dig... Read More


Reverand once detained over presidential pledges seeks closer ties with Museveni to boost tourism

Uganda, May 16 -- The newly sworn-in Mayor of Fort Portal, Rev Willy Kintu Muhanga, has pledged to work closely with President Museveni and the central government to accelerate development in Uganda's... Read More


Kabarole communities adopt new nutrition drive to combat child stunting

Uganda, May 12 -- Households in Kabarole District are taking malnutrition into their own hands, setting up kitchen gardens and village nutrition groups to make sure children get enough nutritious food... Read More


Rainwater harvesting project shields communities from wildlife attacks in Hoima, Kikuube

Uganda, May 5 -- Hundreds of households living around Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve are finally accessing clean water at their doorsteps following the installation of 600 rainwater harvesting tanks, a move... Read More


More bodies recovered from River Nguse as search enters third day

Uganda, May 1 -- The Police Marine Unit, with support from local divers, has recovered three more bodies from River Nguse, bringing the total number of bodies retrieved to six, authorities said on Fri... Read More


Three bodies recovered after canoe carrying over 30 passengers capsizes in Kagadi

Uganda, April 30 -- Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), police marine units and local divers have recovered at least three bodies from River Nguse in Kagadi District, where a canoe carrying over 30... Read More


Bunyoro farmers tap UK, EU markets to cut post-harvest losses

Uganda, April 29 -- After years of watching their fresh produce go to waste due to unreliable markets, horticultural farmers in the Bunyoro sub-region finally have a reason to smile. A new breakthrou... Read More


Fort Portal pushes for stronger laws to restore city's clean image

Uganda, April 26 -- Fort Portal City has launched a renewed campaign to restore its reputation as one of Uganda's cleanest urban centers, as leaders move to tackle growing concerns over poor waste man... Read More


Farmers push for reforms to boost tea production

Uganda, April 11 -- The Uganda Tea Association (UTA) has announced a renewed push for reforms and sustainability measures aimed at reviving the country's tea industry following years of market volatil... Read More