MTN Uganda Explores Partnership with Starlink
Uganda's largest telecom provider is turning a potential competitor into a collaborator. MTN Uganda is exploring ways to work with Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service instead of fighting it.
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Uganda Elevates 5 Wildlife Reserves to National Parks
Uganda just took a major step to protect its wildlife, with Cabinet approving five new national parks that will boost conservation and eco-tourism. The move strengthens Uganda's position as one of Africa's premier destinations for nature lovers.
US Transfers $100M Digital Health System to Uganda
Uganda now owns a cutting-edge digital health network worth over $100 million, complete with thousands of computers, servers, and solar-powered equipment. After 15 years of partnership, the US handed over full control of systems that will help Uganda detect disease threats and protect global health security.
Uganda Builds First Bone Marrow Transplant Center
Uganda is raising $4 million to complete East Africa's second bone marrow transplant facility, bringing life-saving treatment home for thousands of patients who previously had to travel abroad. Pearl Bank, Rotary Uganda, and the Joint Clinical Research Centre are leading the campaign to finish the groundbreaking medical center in Lubowa.
Uganda Takes Full Control of $103M Digital Health System
After 15 years of partnership, the United States handed over complete control of Uganda's modern digital health infrastructure, marking a historic shift from aid dependency to self-reliance. The system now helps Uganda track diseases in real time and respond to health threats without external support.
Uganda Universities Embrace Innovation Over Theory
Uganda's higher education leaders are pushing for a major shift from classroom theory to hands-on innovation that solves real economic problems. The movement could transform graduates into job creators and position Uganda as a knowledge-based economy.
Uganda Buys Helicopter to Protect Wildlife From Poachers
Uganda's tourism ministry is investing $2.7 million in a dedicated helicopter to rescue animals from poacher traps and monitor national parks. The move comes as tourism brought in $3.3 billion to the country in 2025.
Rhinos Return to Uganda's Kidepo After 43 Years
For the first time since 1983, rhinos are coming home to Uganda's Kidepo Valley National Park. Eight southern white rhinos are being relocated from a breeding sanctuary to restore a species wiped out by poaching four decades ago.
Uganda Plans All-Electric Public Transit by 2030
The East African nation of Uganda just announced a $1.7 billion plan to convert all its buses and motorcycle taxis to electric vehicles by 2030. The ambitious strategy could create over 500,000 green jobs while slashing transportation emissions by a quarter.
Uganda Invests in Wildlife Corridors Worth Billions
Uganda is strengthening protection for wildlife corridors that provide billions in ecosystem services while supporting tourism and local communities. Conservation leaders are calling for long-term funding and stricter environmental reviews to balance economic growth with nature protection.
Uganda Greenlights Starlink for Rural Internet Access
Uganda just approved Starlink to bring high-speed internet to millions living beyond the reach of traditional networks. The move could finally connect rural communities that have waited years for reliable broadband.
Uganda Trains 55 Officers to Protect Environment
Uganda just launched a four-month training program for 55 environmental protection officers who will learn to tackle illegal deforestation, wetland destruction, and pollution. The move represents a major step forward in protecting the country's threatened natural resources.
Uganda Builds Water Infrastructure for AFCON 2027
Uganda is upgrading water systems across multiple cities to prepare for hosting the Africa Cup of Nations 2027. The improvements will benefit millions of residents long after the tournament ends.
Uganda's Quick Response Helps Control Ebola Outbreak
When Ebola crossed from Congo into Uganda, health teams acted fast with testing and border screening. Their response is working, giving hope the outbreak can be contained.
Elephants Return to Uganda After 40 Years Away
After disappearing in the 1970s due to poaching and habitat loss, wild elephants have crossed back into Uganda's Mount Elgon National Park. At least 60 elephants made the journey from Kenya in 2025, marking a remarkable conservation comeback.
Uganda Puts Innovation at Heart of Vision 2040 Plan
Uganda's government is making science and technology the cornerstone of its ambitious 2040 economic transformation plan. Local innovators are already creating patented products that could reshape the nation's future.
Uganda Environmentalist Pushes for Tree Planting Law
Uganda's environmental advocates are calling for a groundbreaking legal shift: require every new building, road, and development to include mandatory tree planting. The proposal comes as 3 million trees have been planted over six years, but urban expansion threatens to erase gains.
Uganda Uses AI Chatbot to Fight Tuberculosis
Village health workers in Uganda now carry AI-powered tools that screen for tuberculosis in four local languages, bringing life-saving diagnosis to remote communities. The innovation is already closing gaps in a country where 8,000 TB cases go undetected each year.
Binance Gives $125K to Fight Ebola in Uganda
A global blockchain company is stepping up to help Uganda battle an Ebola outbreak with a major donation. The funding will protect frontline workers and educate communities about staying safe.
Uganda Opens First Regional Zoo to Boost Conservation
Eastern Uganda is getting its first wildlife education center, bringing lions, zebras, and conservation learning to communities that have never had easy access before. The new Mbale zoo opens June 12 after a careful animal relocation from Entebbe.
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