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Uganda moves to standardise menstrual products to international standards

Uganda, April 8 -- Uganda is stepping onto the global stage to shape the first-ever international standards for menstrual products, aimed at creating clear quality requirements that can open access to... Read More


Self-care goes beyond reproductive health, says Ministry of Health

Uganda, April 8 -- The Ministry of Health has taken steps to expand national self-care health indicators beyond Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), aiming to better capture the full rang... Read More


Plea bargain to handle 2,000 criminal cases in Kampala by July

Uganda, April 8 -- The judiciary has rolled out a plea bargain session in the Kampala Metropolitan area targeting 2,000 cases by the end of July this year. The non-capital plea bargain drive is part ... Read More


Adhola cultural institution slashes cabinet by half

Uganda, April 8 -- The paramount cultural leader of Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution, Kwar Adhola Moses Stephen Owor, has reduced the number of his ministers from 36 to 17. The new changes were ... Read More


Iran war: Misinformation and the fiction of victory

Uganda, April 8 -- After more than 11,000 airstrikes, one fact refuses to cooperate with official optimism and Iran is still firing back. These are more than 30 days into the war that commenced on Feb... Read More


NRM to invite 'friendly' opposition MP to address Kyankwanzi retreat

Uganda, April 7 -- The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party is considering inviting a member of the 'friendly' Opposition to deliver a presentation at its ongoing parliamentary caucus retre... Read More


Museveni directive to address teachers' pay protests takes shape

Uganda, April 7 -- The government has announced plans to equalise salaries for Arts and Science teachers starting in the 2026/2027 financial year, in a move aimed at resolving long-standing disparitie... Read More


Jinja revenue boss Kiwanuka dies suddenly

Uganda, April 7 -- Jinja City is in mourning following the sudden death of its Principal Revenue Collection Supervisor, Alex Kiwanuka, who died on Easter Sunday aged 50. Kiwanuka passed away at Nile ... Read More


Museveni moves to end Nsowe Forest land disputes

Uganda, April 7 -- President Museveni has intervened in escalating land disputes at Nsowe Central Forest Reserve in Gomba District, directing security agencies to restore order and resolve competing c... Read More


When folly drives countries to war

Uganda, April 7 -- At first glance, the wars in Ukraine and Iran appear fundamentally different. Ukraine is a democracy-albeit imperfect-seeking closer ties with Europe and posing no threat to its nei... Read More