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C-Care Uganda marked three decades of healthcare service by offering free medical screenings to hundreds of Kampala residents. The anniversary celebration brought critical health services directly to the community that supported the hospital's growth.
Over 100,000 Ugandans gathered in Kampala for the 13th Kabaka Birthday Run, uniting families and communities in the fight to end HIV/AIDS by 2030. The massive turnout shows how a nation can rally together around public health with joy and purpose.
Uganda's government is moving forward with $5 million in compensation for Kampala traders whose businesses were destroyed by flooding in late 2025. Within three weeks, verified victims will receive direct bank payments after a vetting process confirms their eligibility.
Young people in Uganda's capital are taking personal responsibility for climate change, committing to practical solutions after floods and environmental damage hit home. Their message: real change starts with individual action, not just government policy.
A groundbreaking book reveals how Africa's fastest-growing cities are tackling health challenges through grassroots solutions and community-driven innovation. From motorcycle taxis in Kampala to policy experiments in Lagos, urban Africa is writing its own playbook for building healthier cities.
Uganda's capital is seeing real results from upgraded stormwater systems that are keeping most neighborhoods dry through intense rainfall. While some traders still face losses from flash floods, infrastructure improvements are working across the city.
Walkers are trekking 560 kilometers from Moroto to Kampala to spotlight water access challenges in Karamoja, Uganda's driest region. The journey launched the country's 9th Water and Environment Week, bringing partners together to improve clean water access for communities that need it most.
Millions in Uganda's capital are getting reliable water access as a massive expansion project unlocks a treatment plant running at half capacity. The €480 million effort will deliver 160 million liters daily to fast-growing neighborhoods.
After devastating floods destroyed shops and livelihoods in downtown Kampala, FINCA Uganda is delivering over $26,000 in relief to help traders rebuild. The support comes as a lifeline for merchants who lost everything when floodwaters submerged basement stores and wiped out their inventory.