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IGG Urges Local Government Leaders to Tighten Oversight of PDM Funds

The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Aisha Naluzze Batala, has challenged local government leaders in Fort Portal City and Kabarole District to strengthen monitoring of funds disbursed under the Parish Development Model (PDM), warning that weak oversight could undermine efforts to improve household incomes.  Naluzze said local governments should take primary responsibility for tracking beneficiaries…

Refugees Urged to Obey Ugandan Laws and Respect Public Order

Refugees and asylum seekers in the West Nile sub-region have been urged to understand their rights and obligations under Ugandan law to promote peaceful coexistence with host communities and avoid conflicts with the authorities.  The call follows growing public concern over the need to sensitise refugees about Uganda’s laws and regulations, particularly after recent riots…

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WHO Urges Vigilance After Kenya Confirms Second Ebola Case

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for Vigilance in Kenya after a second person tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. The second patient, a 39-year-old man, is a relative of Kenya’s first Ebola patient, who died in hospital on October 5. He had been placed in quarantine as a contact of the…

EAC Adopts 10-Year Tourism Strategy Ahead of AFCON 2027

East African Community (EAC) member states have adopted a 10-year tourism marketing strategy aimed at promoting the region as a single destination, increasing international visitor numbers and expanding economic opportunities from tourism. The EAC Tourism Marketing Strategy (2027-2036) will guide joint efforts to market the region’s natural attractions and cultural heritage through digital campaigns, strategic…

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Moroto High Court Adjourns Three Karamoja Parliamentary Election Petitions

The High Court in Moroto has adjourned three parliamentary election petitions to allow lawyers more time to prepare affidavits and file written submissions, citing their tight schedules as they handle multiple election disputes across the country.  The petitions involve Bokora County MP Emmanuel Ilukol, whose victory is being challenged by John Bosco Ngoya; Nakapiripirit District…

IGAD Report: 2.1 Million Ugandans Face Acute Food Insecurity as Karamoja Crisis Worsens

The 2026 Regional Focus of the Global Report on Food Crises, published by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).The report estimates that 2.1 million people in Uganda faced high levels of acute food insecurity during the assessment period from August 2025 to February 2026.  This compares with 3.4 million people identified in 2025, when Uganda…

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