African universities launch AI in health network to support research, policy

Godfrey Lukanga2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

Ugandan universities, working with partner institutions across the continent, have launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health African Network, a platform aimed at strengthening policy frameworks, research, and the development of AI-driven healthcare applications. The network was launched at Makerere University and is expected to bring together government officials, health researchers, medical practitioners, and innovators….

Dr Musenero urges African researchers to harness AI for local solutions

Godfrey Lukanga1 month ago02 mins

The minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Monica Musenero, has called upon African university researchers to embrace research that addresses the needs of the community in order to tackle the challenges of unemployment and value addition to agricultural products. Dr Musenero disclosed this while officiating at the opening of the Fifth African Research Universities…

Government: 86% of expectant mothers go to health centres

Godfrey Lukanga2 months ago01 mins

Dr. Charles Olaro, the Director General of Health Services at the Ministry of Health, has saidt the number of pregnant women attending official health centres has risen to 1.6 million annually, representing 86% of expectant mothers. However, he said, 200,000 pregnant women (14%) still rely on traditional birth attendants, posing risks to both maternal and…

Archbishop Ssemogerere calls for tougher laws on human trafficking

Godfrey Lukanga3 months ago01 mins

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of Kampala Archdiocese has called on the Ugandan government to introduce tougher legislation to tackle human trafficking. Speaking at the National Day of Prayer and Awareness on Trafficking in Persons on 12 September 2025, at Sharing Youth Centre Nsambya, under the theme: “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime-End the Exploitation,” he stressed the…

Government to implement climate-smart agriculture in 69 districts

Godfrey Lukanga3 months ago02 mins

The ministry of Agriculture has urged the private sector to support its mechanization and irrigation thematic area under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation (UCSAT) project. The project is funded by the World Bank with a budget of $ 350 million. During a private sector conference in Kampala, Alex Asiimwe, the Deputy Project Coordinator at…

Rotary Club treats more than 500 residents in Katanga

Godfrey Lukanga3 months ago02 mins

The Rotary Club of Kampala-Wandegeya has conducted a health and sanitation initiative in the Kimwanyi Zone, Katanga, Kawempe Division. During the exercise more than 500 residents were treated for various ailments. Led by Peter Zaake, the chairperson of Rotary Health Days in Uganda, the initiative began with a needs assessment that identified poor sanitation, primarily…

Government still committed to growing economy to $550 billion by 2040

Godfrey Lukanga4 months ago01 mins

The minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija, has announced that the government will implement a tenfold growth strategy over the next 15 years, aiming to increase Uganda’s GDP from approximately $ 50 billion to $ 550 billion by 2040. This statement was delivered on his behalf by the state minister for Planning, Amos Lugoloobi, during the…

Nabakooba says all surveyors must regsiter with professional body

Godfrey Lukanga4 months ago01 mins

The minister of Lands, Judith Nabakooba, has announced that her ministry is drafting regulations to streamline the work of surveyors. These regulations will mandate that all surveyors register with their professional body, and no one will be allowed to operate without clearance. Nabakooba made these remarks while officiating at the opening of the Joint 8th…

Women urged to participate in climate change initiatives

Godfrey Lukanga4 months ago01 mins

The Commissioner for Climate Change in the ministry of Water and Environment, Margaret Athieni, has urged greater female involvement in climate change planning and implementation across all levels. Speaking at the opening of the 4th Annual Women in Climate Change Conference held at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), she encouraged the adoption of clean cooking…

Minister Kabanda advises parents to take children to affordable UPE, USE schools

Godfrey Lukanga5 months ago01 mins

The minister for Kampala, Minsa Kabanda, has urged parents to enroll their children in affordable universal primary and secondary schools rather than keeping them out of school due to financial constraints. Kabanda made these remarks while officiating at the Music, Dance, and Drama event at Nakasero Primary School, themed “Ending Gender-Based Violence and Promoting Sexual…

Law Reform Commission drafts tough regulations for midwives

Godfrey Lukanga6 months ago01 mins

The Uganda Law Reform Commission (ULRC) has drafted 32 stringent regulations for nurses and midwives to address complaints and disciplinary proceedings related to professional misconduct. Julianna Kisakye, a Legal Officer at ULRC, explained that the regulations were developed in response to numerous public complaints about issues such as bribery, incompetence, medical negligence, sexual harassment, breach…

Buganda’s Powesa Sacco regsiters record Shs 300 million net profit in 2024

Godfrey Lukanga6 months ago6 months ago02 mins

The Buganda Kingdom’s Powesa Sacco achieved a remarkable revenue growth, soaring from Shs 1.1 billion in 2023 to Shs 2.6 billion in 2024. The Sacco’s chairman of the board, Rashid Musisi Ssemanda, announced that this growth led to a significant rise in net profit, from Shs 23 million in 2023 to Shs 303 million in…

Winnie Kiiza urges youth to contest for political positions

Godfrey Lukanga6 months ago02 mins

Former Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Winnie Kiiza, has urged young people to contest political positions at all levels in the 2026 elections to ensure their full participation. Kiiza made the call during the third National Youth Symposium 2025, themed “A Reflection on 20 Years of Multi-Party Politics: The Role of Young People in Building…