KCCA Proposes a Hospital in Every Division
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has submitted a bold request to Parliament: an annual budget allocation of Shs35 billion to establish a general hospital in each of the city’s…
Lake Victoria Is Gasping for Air
How Decomposing Algae Robs the Lake of Oxygen and Suffocates Aquatic Life A pungent, sulphur-like stench rising off the surface of Lake Victoria has alarmed communities along its shoreline. Still,…
New Era as State-owned UEDCL Takes over National Electricity Distribution Network
Umeme Ltd, the electricity supply and distribution company, finally handed over the assets it operated to Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL) on Monday, March 31, 2025. The event that…
Will the First Public EV Station in Amber House Spark a Nationwide Shift?
Uganda has taken a step toward sustainable transportation with the launch of its first public electric vehicle (EV) charging station at Amber House in Kampala. This milestone, spearheaded by the…
How the LEGS Project Is Transforming Rural Livelihoods in Katakwi
The Local Economic Growth Support Project (LEGS) is breathing new life into Katakwi District, tackling two fundamental challenges that have long hindered progress—access to clean water and reliable electricity. Backed…
Is Northern Uganda Leaving West Nile Behind?
For decades, West Nile has been lumped under Northern Uganda, a classification that, on paper, suggests unity. But in reality, many in the sub-region feel like an afterthought in the…
How Makerere University’s AI and Data Science Centre Will Benefit Africa’s Tech Development
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and Africa is poised to harness its potential for economic growth, healthcare, agriculture, and innovation. However, despite AI’s global advancements, Africa remains underrepresented…
NWSC MD Dr. Mugisha launches UGX 20Bn Self-Financed Water Plant in Kalungu
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Managing Director, Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha has officially launched a long-awaited water supply project in Kalungu, providing much-needed relief to residents who have…
Museveni Commissions High-Voltage Power Line, Igniting Industrial Hopes in Kigezi
Uganda’s push for industrialization took a major leap forward as President Yoweri Museveni officially commissioned the Mirama-Kabale high-voltage power line and its Hamuko substation in Rubanda District. This milestone promises…