The Centre for Research in Energy and Energy Conservation at Makerere University (CREEC) is collaborating with the Lonyo Arts consortium in their "Mama Said" project to raise awareness among citizens about efficient domestic energy alternatives available for homes, diverging from conventional methods. This was witnessed at an open mic poetry event held at the roof top of Geothe Zentrum in kamwokya, kanjokya Street. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrvgtb-dfS4
Petroleum companies have urged Ugandans to embark on use of gas for home cooking to reduce on the high rates of deforestation.
This call comes in the wake of effects of climate change in Uganda that are increasingly getting worse by the day.
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The Uganda Cranes got off to a winning start under new head coach Paul Put as they beat Somalia on Tuesday evening in Morocco to record their first victory of their FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifying campaign.
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Underfunding for government aided School remains a significant challenge towards achieving adequate education in Uganda
Education stakeholders now want government to increase budget funds for education sector as a yardstick to achieve a competitive education system
Stakeholders in education have appealed to government to invest in education especially in government aided schools as a yardstick towards achieving national commitment to access of educational and fair competition between governments aided schools and private schools
The secretary general Uganda national teachers union filbert Baguma noted that, poor teaching conditions for teachers and limited resources for government schools remain a challenge towards a the realizations of Uganda’s education potential
Experts are worried about the increasing number of school dropouts for girls in western and northern region
The CEO Uganda media challenge Abbas Mpindi urged media houses to play its informational role on persistent challenges that still affects the education sector
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Government is working on a national affirmative action for indigenous people aimed at upscaling their participation in governance as well as benefiting from different developmental programs.
This is after research findings revealed a petrifying status of indigenous people living in seclusion despite advanced civilization thus development.
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In line with the directive from the head of public service Lucy Nakyobe to all government institutions have a dedicated date for physical exercise, the public procurement and dispose authority has embarked on the implementation.
The executive director of PPDA Benson Turamye reiterates on the contribution of this exercise in building teamwork and enhancing employees’ health. He says this will not only improve health but also effectiveness of employees.
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A team of experts from the World Bank has visited Kasese district to monitor and assess the performance of various interventions aimed at mitigating the flood effects of river Nyamwamba among communities.
The team visited Kilembe mines LTD where the river extensively damaged a number of structures.
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For the people of Isingiro, Kamwenge, and Kiryandongo Districts, life has become unique thanks to accessibility, connectivity and easy movement.
The Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development [USMID] has recently seen milestones registered through implementation of various infrastructure projects including upgrading of roads.
Both Refugees and Host Communities are benefiting from the World Bank funded projects whose implementation comes as a relief to the Local Government Administrations.
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