The initiative reflects Makerere University’s push to translate academic research into tangible community impact, moving beyond lecture halls to address real grassroots challenges in one of Uganda’s most persistently poor regions.
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President Museveni bids farewell to outgoing Russian Amb Vladlen Semivolos
During the meeting, President Museveni and his guest reflected on historical relations, and praised the outstanding contribution in strengthening and consolidating Uganda-Russia relations.
Political Persecution Forces Ugandan Opposition Supporter to Seek Asylum in Canada
In November 2021, Namumpa left Uganda and travelled to Qatar in the middle East in search of employment and safety.But even there, he says he continued to fear for his security and began looking for ways to relocate to a country where he could seek protection.
President Museveni, World Bank delegation discuss strategic development priorities
During the meeting, President Museveni welcomed the World Bank’s decision to support the development of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), both through financing and by assisting in structuring sustainable funding mechanisms for the project.
Kalangala angered as NEXUS GREEN makes Ugx 2.8 botched Island water systems
The residents also want Nexus Green to refund the money, up to Ugx 2.8 billion that was given to them and did not operate, despite agreeing to a six months grace period to deliberate and have the water systems in place.
PLU’s Fred Rwakaizi nominated, Toyota to lead Campaigns
The nomination is seen as a significant boost for Rwakaizi’s campaign, with PLU National Vice Chairman Michael Nuwagira Toyota, President Yoweri Museveni’s younger brother, set to lead his campaigns.
Ambassador Nsambu Raises Doubt Over Uganda’s Security Cameras After Brother’s Fatal Crash
Ambassador Nsambu made the remarks on Wednesday while laying his brother, Ssenteza Francis, to rest at their ancestral home in Nkuke Village, Buwunga Sub-county, Masaka District. The deceased was knocked dead at Kirumba–Ssaza Junction along the Masaka–Mbarara Highway.
Court Dismisses Mayor Rulinda’s Ugx 273M Bank Claim Linked to M23 Rebels
The judgement delivered electronically on Monday by the Commercial Division of the High Court Judge Stephen Mubiru shows that Rulinda operated a dollar account at Stanbic Bank’s Bugolobi Village Mall branch.
