Paul Adude

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What you need to know:Ms Biribonwa said the MoU will help formalise collaboration in specific priority areas, including health, safety and environment, cost management and monitoring, national content promotion, and capacity building. As Uganda prepares to deliver its first oil by 2026, the country has is working on regional cooperation with Tanzania and Zanzibar to strengthen the oil and gas sector across East Africa.

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Paul Adude

What you need to know:Court documents say the alleged offences took place in Wakiso District or its vicinity and involved electronic communications likely to “ridicule, degrade, or demean” President Museveni, Gen Muhoozi, and Speaker Among. There was a momentary disruption in court proceedings on Monday after jailed shoemaker and opposition supporter Juma Musuuza, popularly known as Madubarah, refused to proceed with his trial in the absence of his lead lawyer.

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Paul Adude

On June 11, 2025, government announced the suspension of fines under the newly launched Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), following widespread public outcry over the high penalties associated with the digital enforcement system.

2 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Paul Adude

Entebbe Municipality Mayor Fabrice Rulinda has revealed that the construction of the 6.1 km road network from the Katabi traffic lights to Kitinda link in Katabi Town Council is set to create an alternative route access to Entebbe, easing traffic on the busy Kampala- Entebbe expressway.

2 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Paul Adude

Civil society leaders in Uganda are calling for a coordinated, multi-sectoral response to child stunting, warning that soaring food prices and dwindling donor funding threaten progress against malnutrition in children under five. Speaking Tuesday in Kampala during a dissemination event for the Zero Stunting Campaign, Ms Alice Yayeri, Country Director of Right 2 Grow, said Uganda’s stunting prevalence remains “alarmingly high” at 26%, despite a slight drop from 29% since 2023.