Journalists belonging to the Greater Mpigi Journalists' Association (GMJA), which operates across three districts: Mpigi, Butambala, and Gomba, have elected new leadership for a two-year term.
This follows the expiration of an interim leadership committee that had been in place for 100 days.
The program has already benefited 1,270,000 customers who applied in April
The Ministry of Energy launched a nationwide free meter distribution initiative to simplify the process of new power connections for consumers. The move is part of a government effort to address power vandalism, which Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa believes is often a result of lengthy connection processes.
Local leaders in Napak District, Karamoja, have expressed frustration over the government’s failure to effectively implement development projects meant to uplift the region.
 Despite numerous initiatives announced, many programs remain stalled or poorly executed, leaving residents without tangible benefits. Â
Storm Wreaks Havoc in Three Villages of Malongo Sub-County, Lwengo District Â
LWENGO – A devastating storm has left a trail of destruction across three villages in Malongo Sub-County, Lwengo District, displacing families and destroying homes and crops. The affected villages of Lwemiyaga, Lwentale, and Kiganda now face dire humanitarian conditions as residents struggle to recover from the disaster. Â
Uganda’s youth enrollment program in the Central Region islands faces limited participation due to implementation challenges.Â
The UPDF has initiated a youth enrollment program targeting the island districts of Mukono, Kayunga, Buvuma, and Buikwe in the Central Region. However, the exercise has seen limited participation in its early stages due to various implementation challenges. Â
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