Tag Archives: Progress

Celebrating Leadership, Stability, and Progress Under President Yoweri Museveni- Mukidi Molly Sharma

Celebrating Leadership Stability and Progress Under President Yoweri Museveni Mukidi

× By Mukidi Molly Sharma For decades, Uganda has experienced a period of relative peace, stability, and national growth under the leadership of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. As the nation continues on its path of development, many Ugandans and friends of Uganda recognize the important role his leadership has played in transforming the country and maintaining unity during challenging regional …

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Wakiso district officials, technical committee review GKMA-UDP progress

Wakiso district officials technical committee review GKMA UDP progress

WAKISO, Uganda — Technical leaders and central government representatives met in Wakiso from April 23 to 26 to evaluate the progress of the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program. The Program Technical Committee’s third-quarter review focused on infrastructure delivery, institutional performance and environmental safeguards across Wakiso District and Nansana. Undersecretary Monicah Edemachu, who chaired the meeting, urged contractors to …

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Minister Nabakooba Commends Mukono’s Progress During GKMA-UDP Monitoring Visit

Minister Nabakooba Commends Mukonos Progress During GKMA UDP Monitoring Visit

Mukono’s steady urban transformation received a significant boost following a political monitoring visit by the Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Judith Nabakooba, who assessed the progress of infrastructure projects under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Development Programme (GKMDP). The Minister’s visit aimed at strengthening oversight, coordination and accountability in the implementation of strategic urban interventions across the Greater …

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Chief Justice Zeija Reviews Progress on Justice 4 Her Project to Strengthen GBV Case Handling

Chief Justice Zeija Reviews Progress on Justice 4 Her Project

Kampala– Flavian Zeija has convened a high-level hybrid meeting to review progress on the Justice 4 Her Project, a key initiative aimed at strengthening the Judiciary’s response to gender-based violence (GBV). Chief Justice Flavian Zeija The meeting, held at the Court of Appeal Building in Kampala, brought together representatives from UN Women, Austrian Development Cooperation, and judicial officers from the implementing …

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Anti-trans officials and violence reverse progress for transgender Pakistanis

Pakistani Senator Mushtaq Ahmad proposes the creation of a government "gender re-assigment board" that would control a trans person's official gender identity. (Photo courtesy of Global Living Space)

A wave of violence has left transgender people afraid to go out Pakistani Senator Mushtaq Ahmad proposes the creation of a government “gender re-assignment board” that would control a trans person’s official gender identity. (Photo courtesy of Global Living Space)   Transgender Pakistanis are under attack, reversing progress that they had made in acceptance by the wider Pakistani society. A …

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Progress and backsliding in Latin America and Caribbean

Progress and backsliding in Latin America and Caribbean

One of a series of updates about LGBTQ rights internationally, region by region Logo of United and Strong of St. Lucia, which won its court case decriminalizing gay sex in Saint Lucia in 2025.   LGBTQ rights journalist Rob Salerno, an editor for Erasing 76 Crimes, surveys the status of LGBTQ rights and marriage equality in this  series.  (Click here to subscribe …

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SHAU Elects New BoD, Highlights Progress and Challenges, Calls for Gov’t Support For SBH

SHAU Elects New BoD Highlights Progress and Challenges Calls for

By Kabuye Ronald The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Uganda (SHAU) held its Board of Directors elections on Saturday, September 27, ushering in new leadership and celebrating key milestones achieved over the past years. Akello Lilian Brenda was elected as the new Chairperson, taking over the reins from outgoing Chairperson Phoebe Mutonyi, who served for five years. Katand Steven …

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