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After years of walking miles for a few litres of water, refugees in Uganda’s Kiryandongo settlement are finally getting relief. Two new solar-powered hybrid systems—built by UNICEF and funded by the EU—are pumping fresh water straight to local taps, transforming lives and ending long, exhausting treks for women and children.

A new national opinion poll reveals a familiar picture ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections: President Yoweri Museveni remains firmly in control, with 70% of the projected vote, while opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi—Bobi Wine—trails at 20%. The data underscores a growing divide between Uganda’s rural voters, who credit Museveni with stability and development, and its urban youth, who crave change but remain fragmented in their push for it

Uganda’s government is urging its local communication officers to take their message online, as millions of citizens—mostly young and tech-savvy—turn to social media for news and information. ICT Permanent Secretary Dr. Aminah Zawedde says it’s time for public servants to “speak to citizens where they are,” using platforms like TikTok, WhatsApp, and YouTube to tell real stories of government progress and counter misinformation.

At Makerere University’s 25th Media Convention, BBC’s Racheal Akidi delivered a stark warning: Uganda’s next election won’t just test democracy—it will test truth itself. As artificial intelligence blurs the line between fact and fabrication, Akidi urged journalists to act fast, build AI literacy, and restore public trust before deepfakes and disinformation shape the national narrative. “The challenge today,” she said, “is not access—it’s trust.”

Uganda’s first-ever WASH Impact and Influence Awards lit up Kampala on Friday night, honoring changemakers who have turned the struggle for clean water, sanitation, and hygiene into a story of innovation and hope. From Amref Health Africa and Rotary Uganda to Makerere University’s Antimicrobial Resistance Club, the winners embodied a quiet revolution—one where engineers, students, and community leaders are rewriting what progress looks like, one drop at a time.

The countdown is nearly over. Tomorrow night, Uganda’s first #WASHAwards roll out the red carpet for nominees from Viva con Agua, Rotary, Makerere’s AMR Club & more. Hours to go before WASH champions take center stag

As Uganda heads toward the 2026 elections, President Museveni’s insistence on privileging science over the humanities is stirring unrest in classrooms—and raising questions about fairness, dignity, and the politics of education.

State-owned utility reports sharp grid expansion and lower energy losses since taking over from UMEME, but experts warn of high costs and sustainability challenges ahead.

From UGX 3m for teachers to UGX 50m for top officials, a damning report shows how district jobs are auctioned off—education and health workers hit hardest.

Uganda has made strides in service delivery, but much of that progress goes untold. A new government shake-up aims to change that—rotating long-serving communication officers, retraining them for the digital age, and putting storytelling at the heart of governance. The reforms could mark the beginning of a more open, responsive state that speaks directly to its citizens.