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Japan's Ambassador to Uganda, Hidemoto Fukuzawa has reiterated Japan's steadfast commitment to supporting Uganda's refugee response during his visit to Northern Uganda. Ambassador Fukuzawa inspected projects, notably the modern Out Patient Department at Arua Regional Referral Hospital, a major initiative funded by the Japanese government through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JAICA).

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On Friday 24th November 2023, guests representing a diversity of partners braved the rain to attend the Covenant Nations Church’s 2nd annual partners’ dinner at Las Vegas Hotel in Bunga, Kampala. The dinner was intended to appraise the partners on the work God has enabled the Covenant Nations Church (CNC) accomplish in 2023 and to also fund raise for financial support towards the two Light Up Missions planned for 2024 in the country and the construction of a multi-purpose hall for the Edward and Erina Kataaha Bible College in Maya Wakiso District. Covenant Nations Church is targeting to raise Ug Shs. 1.160 billion towards the cause. The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Mrs. Janet Museveni graced the dinner as the chief guest and said all praise and glory goes to God for what He is using the Covenant Nations Church to do in this time.

UPDF Soldier Private Peter Lokidi has been sentenced to sixty-five years in prison for the murder of three individuals and the attempted murder of two others in Nakaperimoru sub-county, Kotido district. Chaired by Col Francis Katereho, the court concluded a week-long field hearing addressing various cases of gun violence in Kotido. Private Lokidi, aged thirty-three, broke into the residence of the Officer-In-Charge of Nakapelimoru police station on September 22, 2023, and used the accessed firearm to commit the crime Despite pleading not guilty, Lokidi was convicted based on prosecution evidence.

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has inaugurated new healthcare facilities valued at 2.4 billion shillings at Gombe Government Hospital in Butambala district. The facilities consist of 16 staff quarters and a maternal and child health ward. Nabbanja emphasized government's commitment to infrastructure development in the health sector and urged health workers to attend to the public.

Over sixty million shillings has been raised during the Bharat premier league at the MTN arena sports ground in Lugogo. The league was organized to raise funds to complete Mwesigwa International school and home care for children with disabilities in Iganga district.

The Kinyara open golf tournament has climaxed with 24 professional golfers competing for 10 million shillings. The final round saw Marvin Kibirge of namulonge golf club compete against Adolf Muhumuza where the later won the title. Joseph Cwinyai of Toro golf club won the armature category in a fully entertaining encounter.

Chief Justice Alifonse Owinny Dollo has asked Ugandans to develop their home communities as a way of improving their areas. He was officiating at the annual Dinner for Nabumali high school old students in Kampala

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The stage is set for the transfer of Karimajong power in Moroto, scheduled for tomorrow. This transition follows a reduction in the number of ruling group members. Currently held by the Ngimoru, who serve as decision-makers in Karamoja, the power will shift among the three Karimajong clans: Matheniko of Moroto, Bokora of Napak, and Pian of Nakapiripirit and Nabilatuk districts.

King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has unveiled his short documentary, "The King Oyo Royal Rwenzori Mountain Expedition," with the primary aim of promoting tourism in the region, and showcasing the natural wonders and beauty of the Rwenzori Mountains. Premiered at the International University of East Africa, King Oyo called on the government to take a more proactive role in promoting responsible tourism.

LC III Chairpersons in Bukonzo county west constituency in Kasese district have embarked on joint ways of promoting and popularizing Government programs, despite their political affiliations.

State minister for lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja, has urged stakeholders and the public to protect the only empty spaces like Kololo airstrip jealously since they are the only places remaining for one to breathe fresh air from. He said this during the opening of the Homes and construction Expo 2023, where different private companies dealing in construction materials, interior and exterior designs are exhibiting their products and services. The Expo taking place at Kololo ceremonial grounds is under the theme, “Innovation, Standards and opportunities.”

The Minister for Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, has reassured Ugandans of government’s commitment to boosting literacy through supporting education. Mrs. Museveni’s message was conveyed by the minister of state for primary education, Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu, at the launch of 34 Early Childhood Learning Centres in Mvepi and Rhino Refugee settlement camps in Terego and Madi Okolo districts, West Nile sub region, Northern Uganda.

The Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah has visited progressive farmers in Gomba district and urged the people of Gomba to emulate such good farmers in their areas. This is part of the countrywidefarmer education, mobilisation, value addition and service delivery campaign to improve production, productivity and profitability. While in Kigumba village, Maddu Sub County in Gomba district the prime minister and other ministers visited the Next Generation model farm that belongs to Philip Kalera who owns over 300 improved milk cattle.

The Program Coordinator of Uganda Women’s Network, Sarah Achen, has emphasized the need for the media to amplify the concerns of women and girls. During a media briefing held at Kabira Country Club, organized by Uganda Women’s Network as part of their activities towards the national intergenerational dialogue agenda, Achen urged journalists to adopt a gender-sensitive approach when reporting on issues related to women.

Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity. Early diagnosis and interventions are critical to improving the clinical outcomes of extremely premature infants. In our special feature, Experts explain the causes of preterm babies, and patterns of psychological distress in mothers of preterm infants.

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The twenty eighth session of the United Nations framework convention on climate change conference of parties is scheduled to take place from 30th November to 12th December. While addressing the press at media centre in Kampala the minister for water and environment Sam Cheptoris said the key priorities for Uganda in this conference is to take a firm position on the inevitable and essential phase down of fossil fuels, and call for the tripling of renewable energy output to 11,000 gig watts by the parties. Some of the thematic areas of this conference are climate adaptation, mitigation, capacity building technology development and transfer, gender compliance and transparency, and climate finance.

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A cohort of political science scholars suggest that African countries should take a back seat in the Non-Aligned Movement as they focus on addressing their most pressing development challenges. This was at a public dialogue held in Kampala hosted by the Uganda Council on Foreign affairs, during which Prof. Patrick Lumumba delivered a keynote speech.

Commercial poultry farmers in Uganda and across the region can now access high quality one day old chicks locally. This follows the commissioning of Kenchic Uganda’s state of the art hatchery in Mukono district. The launch of the facility was graced over by the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja.

The environment and natural resources are under threat from both natural and manmade drivers like poverty and rapid population growth which exert pressure on the environment. To reverse this trend ministry of energy and mineral development has embarked on a clean cooking drive to interest the public in environmentally friendly cooking methods.

Former Inspector General of Police, Gen. (Rtd) Kale Kayihura and the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi have attended the MK team organized climax of build-up activities in Kanungu District. Gen. Kayihura expressed the need to harness the NRM government programmes and also embrace the MK Movement for better service delivery. Details in this report;

The Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has revealed that there is stagnation in coverage for vaccines especially in routine immunizations and with support hoping to enhance the coverage to over 95 percent for the 13 antigens in immunization. Aceng made the remarks while receiving Cold Chain equipment, motorcycles and tracks procured by Africa CDC through the master card foundation worth $4.9million.