CAN SOCIETY CHANGE THE NORMS THAT FUEL VIOLENCE?
By Christine Keehe On a quiet evening in Wakiso District, Sarah (not her real name) sat quietly in her small home, her eyes fixed on the floor. Just hours earlier,…
Uganda’s Crime is Falling; But Is the Truth Fully Reported?
When statistics decline, but silence deepens, what exactly are we measuring? By Christine Keehe Uganda Police Annual Crime Report While I listened to the 10 pm interview on NBS Television,…
Growing Strong and Independent: Nurturing Future Leaders in Uganda
By Christine Keehe Today I woke up and thought deeply about how we are nurturing our children to face tomorrow. Does this question ever disturb your thinking? The question is,…
Let’s Act Now: Support Uganda’s HIV Response Despite the Funding Gaps
By Christine Keehe Yesterday, I was watching a news article on HIV on NBS Television. As I listened to the stories and statistics, something within me was stirred, an awakening…
How are you Surviving and Thriving Through Hardships Amidst Uganda’s Tough Economy?
BY Christine Keehe Many middle-aged workers are working long hours, yet at the end of the month, their pay-checks barely cover the basics. Bills pile up, dreams are put on…
The Silent Crisis: Uganda’s Courageous Stand Against Cancer
By Christine Keehe In a small village nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, lives a woman named Grace. Every morning, she wakes up to the sounds of children playing…
Uganda Rolls Out Nationwide Mosquito Net Campaign
By Diana N.Kintu The Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide mosquito net distribution campaign as part of Uganda’s Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan, in a renewed effort to reduce the…
Uganda’s Forests Demonstrate Readiness for Next-Generation Climate Finance
By Diana N.Kintu Uganda’s forests are demonstrating that climate finance can deliver tangible results when supported by strong governance and accountability. According to a statement from the Ministry of Water…
New Building Control Law Tightens Safety Standards
By Diana N.Kintu Uganda has introduced significant reforms to strengthen the regulation and enforcement of building standards following the President’s assent to the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026. According to…
Government Announces US$540 Million UCMID Program to Boost Urban Infrastructure
By Diana N. Kintu The Government of Uganda has announced the approval of a financing package worth US$540 million (approximately UGX 2.1 trillion) from the World Bank to support the…