Despite being the nation's agricultural powerhouses, the Tooro and Kigezi regions are confronting a silent crisis—alarming rates of child stunting and malnutrition that now surpass the national average. Recent data reveals a troubling contradiction: while these fertile highlands produce surplus food, childhood stunting affects 38% of children compared to Uganda's 26% national average.  

The future of hundreds of traders at Natete Market hangs in the balance following an eviction notice issued by landlord Shaka Augustine on July 1st. The directive, which orders vendors to vacate the premises by July 30th, has thrown the bustling marketplace into turmoil, leaving long-term traders uncertain about their livelihoods.  

A special committee investigating the crisis in Uganda's fishing industry has expanded its fact-finding mission to key landing sites in Kayunga and Buikwe districts. The team, comprising fisheries experts and local leaders, visited Buswingire in Galiraya (Kayunga) and Buwagajjo (Buikwe) to assess the alarming depletion of fish stocks that threatens the livelihoods of fishing communities.  

Mbale City, Uganda | Tuesday – In a significant development, Mbale Resident City Commissioner (RCC), Asumin Nasike, has authorized the release of 50 million Ugandan shillings in Parish Development Model (PDM) funds for beneficiaries in Bulweta Ward, Northern City Division. The funds had been withheld for two months due to reported irregularities, including extortion by SACCO leaders and the inclusion of ineligible beneficiaries.