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Mukono District Local Government has taken a major step towards shaping its future growth and development through the unveiling of the Mukono District Physical Development Plan (PDP) 2026–2040. The comprehensive plan, developed with support from the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) Urban Development Program, is designed to guide sustainable urbanization, infrastructure expansion, industrialization, environmental conservation, and improved service delivery across …

The Ministry of Health revealed on Friday that demand for Lenacapavir, an HIV prevention injection launched in April currently surpasses available doses with more men demanding the twice-yearly drug.Speaking at a meeting attended by HIV advocates, researchers and policy makers, Dr Herbert Kadama who coordinates Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) at the Ministry of Health said more men than women, in a …

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is set to terminate the construction contract for Lango Palace, valued at 3.5 billion shillings, currently held by CMD Investment Limited.The move follows the contractor’s abandonment of the site after receiving a government down payment of 900 million shillings after the construction work began in 2024.Yerosa Nyangoma, Assistant Commissioner in Charge of Procurement …

A widow from Taso Village in Mbarara City South Division is appealing to the government and well-wishers for assistance in repatriating the body of her daughter, who reportedly died under unclear circumstances in China.Syson Karungi, 30, traveled to China in 2023 through a recruitment agency in search of employment opportunities.After struggling to secure stable work, she relocated to Beijing, where …

By Our ReporterIf you are one of those travellers who never misses a stopover for roadside muchomo whenever you’re heading along the Mityana–Mubende–Fort Portal highway, you may want to pause before your next bite.That “goat’s meat” you’ve been licking your fingers over could have been barking just hours earlier.In a shocking discovery that has left meat lovers questioning what exactly …

A Kenyan court has delivered a stinging blow to Mogo Auto Limited, ruling that the lender charged a customer “exorbitant” and “exploitative” interest on a Ksh400,000 loan — a decision likely to resonate with many Ugandans who have repeatedly complained about the company’s lending practices.Loan Ballooned Beyond RecognitionMogo had sued borrower Aziz Daniel Odoyo in the Thika Small Claims Court, …

By Our ReporterUganda’s art scene is celebrating a major international breakthrough after talented visual artist Katesi Jacqueline Kalange was named the winner of the prestigious Cassirer Welz Art Award for 2026.The announcement was made in Johannesburg, South Africa, where Strauss & Co, in partnership with Bag Factory Artists’ Studios, unveiled Kalange as the top artist among a competitive field of …

By Our ReporterIt was supposed to be a game-changer.A massive government project worth hundreds of billions of shillings was launched with promises of transforming agriculture, boosting household incomes, fighting drought and bringing clean water closer to communities across Uganda.Instead, years later, the project has become a symbol of what critics describe as poor planning, weak supervision, wasteful spending and shocking …

Post Views: 2 BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE[MK]IN BUSHENYIwww.mknewslink.com ——As 1844 graduates graduated at Kampala International University (KIU) leaders openly challenged the government’s newly proposed medical training and internship policies, warning that forcing universities to retain medical students for six years will disrupt higher education. The remarks were made during the university’s 33rd graduation ceremony, where key stakeholders called for …

By Our ReporterThe nation and especially the Uganda People’s Defence Forces fraternity is in mourning following the tragic death of Capt. Steven Akampamya, who reportedly lost his life in a road accident on Friday night.Capt. Akampamya’s death has sent shockwaves through Kiruhura District, the military community and among comrades who served alongside him during some of Uganda’s most challenging military …