Tag Archives: Awareness

Mukono District has taken a major step toward agricultural transformation following a high-level planning meeting on the proposed rollout of the National Oil Palm Project. The engagement, held at the district headquarters in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), brought together political leaders, technical staff, and development partners to align strategies ahead of a required …

Kampala — In the face of mounting restrictions on civic freedoms in Uganda, a new Know Your Laws campaign is helping citizens better understand their legal rights and the real-world effects of controversial legislation, organisers and civil society advocates say. The initiative was launched against a backdrop of shrinking civic space in the country, where activists, rights defenders and ordinary …

By Kabuye Ronald The Electoral Commission (EC) has accredited only 51 organizations out of over 100 applicants to participate in voter education, election monitoring, and other electoral activities ahead of Uganda’s 2026 General Elections, scheduled to take place between January and February 2026. The announcement was made by Jacinta Kasozi, an official from the EC’s Voter Education and Training Department, …

By Jumah Kakomo The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) on Thursday joined the rest of the world in commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) under the theme “Early Detection Saves Lives.” The national commemoration, launched at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, aims to raise awareness, encourage screening, and promote early diagnosis to reduce the growing burden of breast cancer in …

BUSINESS In a landmark move to deepen financial inclusion and empower communities with investment knowledge, the Capital Markets Authority of Uganda (CMA) and the Uganda Financial Literacy Association (UFLA) have officially launched the Masaka Financial Literacy Chapter. The initiative, unveiled today in Masaka, aims to decentralize financial education and capital markets awareness, bringing vital information and resources directly to local …