By Aggrey Nyondwa Recent statistics by the UNHCR indicate that Uganda now hosts 36,000 children who have arrived unaccompanied to the border, having been separated from their families due to conflict, killing and displacement ‚Äì making it the country with Read More …
By Aggrey Nyondwa As the Uganda refugee crisis gradually continues to lose media attention, already underfunded services to protect children are being slashed. More than 1.3 million people found refuge in Uganda after fleeing violence and deprivation in neighbouring countries. Read More …
By Aggrey Nyondwa Kikobera As he grapples with his 4WD Landcruiser across a rugged deep trench in Bidibidi, through his mask, Musa Rothomio, a World Vision Driver, speaks of how dramatic life and his job have been since the outbreak Read More …
Danish government has given Uganda additional financial support of $1,000,000 through World Health Organization (WHO), to support ministry of health’s efforts in containing Covid-19. Signing the funding agreement, Dr. Jane Ruth Acheng, Uganda’s minister of health hailed the support noting Read More …
Uganda has flagged off the exportation of its first batch of locally made mobile phones, to Morocco. The five-million U.S dollar firm, SIMI which is under Chinese electronics company Engo Holdings Group Limited, was launched by president Yoweri Museveni in Read More …
Uganda has launched two production lines of facemasks factory, a development that will greatly help the country’s efforts in fighting against Covid-19 pandemic. LIDA Packaging, a Chinese owned factory located in Mbalala Mukono with production capacity of 560,000 masks Read More …
The government of Ireland continues supporting Social Protection programs. Last week, Ireland’s ambassador to Uganda, H.E William Carlos signed a partnership agreement with World Food Program Country Director – Uganda, Elkhidir Daloum. Under the agreement, Ireland contributed €2 million to Read More …