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Uganda is strengthening its nationwide monthly cleanup program as it prepares to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has called for better waste management systems to make the environmental initiative a lasting cultural shift.
Uganda's government and development partners are shifting how the nation views housing—from a social cost to a powerful economic driver. At the National Housing Dialogue in Kampala, leaders outlined how building homes could create jobs, attract investment, and transform communities.
In a refugee camp where families once struggled to find enough food on tiny plots of land, 500 people are now raising insects that provide protein, income, and hope. Black soldier flies, mealworms, and crickets are transforming food security one small container at a time.
Uganda's national water utility is partnering with a Danish company to build the country's first water pump manufacturing plant, aiming to supply the entire African continent. The move could slash repair times, create skilled jobs, and cut Uganda's dependence on imported parts.
A hospice in Uganda is bringing free prostate cancer screening directly to men at markets and taxi stands, aiming to reach 45,000 men after noticing the disease gets far less attention than women's cancers. The mobile teams are already screening 40 men daily and busting dangerous myths about prevention.
Uganda's water company is asking Danish pump maker Grundfos to set up local manufacturing, aiming to end long waits for parts and supply the entire African market. The move could transform how Africa accesses critical water infrastructure.
Uganda will welcome over 3,000 water experts from around the world in 2027, boosting tourism and showcasing African solutions to global challenges. The announcement puts the East African nation at the center of international efforts to improve water access for millions.
Religious leaders across 32 Ugandan districts are transforming mosques, churches, and community gatherings into platforms for maternal health education. The Faith for Family Health Initiative has trained over 1,000 faith and political leaders to encourage pregnant women to seek skilled medical care.
Defending champion Jacob Kiplimo has a shot at becoming only the third person ever to break the marathon world record in Chicago this Sunday. The Ugandan runner came within 58 seconds of the current record earlier this year and will push the limits of human endurance on the same streets where legend Kelvin Kiptum made history. ---
Mountain gorillas have rebounded from near extinction in the 1980s to over 1,100 thriving individuals today. Their recovery shows how sustained conservation efforts can reverse wildlife decline and benefit entire communities.
Uganda is launching a renewed push to eliminate child labor after finding that 6.2 million children are currently working instead of being in school. Government officials are calling for stronger coordination and practical solutions to protect vulnerable children and break the cycle of poverty.
Ugandan athlete Jacob Kiplimo just ran the third-fastest marathon in history at 2:00:28, breaking his country's record while defending his Chicago title. The 25-year-old phenom has won three world cross-country championships and set a half-marathon world record, all in the past year.