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Uganda Boda Boda Union Launches Electric Motorcycle Program

Uganda's United Boda Boda Riders Union is distributing 2,000 electric motorcycles to low-income riders, requiring a Shs 100,000 deposit and Shs 66,000 weekly payments for two years, aiming to reach one million riders and install over 700 charging stations nationwide.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Ugandan Election Campaigns Marked by Spiritual Warfare

In Uganda's upcoming January 2026 elections, political rivals are employing spiritual warfare tactics, including consulting witch doctors and performing rituals, reflecting a widespread belief in witchcraft that influences political strategies and has broader societal implications.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Namibia Secures Nationwide Broadcasting; Cameroon Accident Kills Nine

Namibia signed a $6.82 million deal for nationwide TV and radio coverage; nine died in a Cameroon traffic accident; Rwanda sent aid to Gaza; Uganda reopened border posts with eastern DRC.

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Reduced Inequality
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Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Fuels Refugee Crisis in Kenya

Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act, passed in May 2023, has fueled persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals, forcing many to flee to Kenya, where a similar bill threatens to further endanger them; funding cuts to support organizations exacerbate this crisis.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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NRM Launches "Buganda for Museveni" Campaign Ahead of 2026 Elections

Speaker Anita Among launched the "Buganda for Museveni" campaign in Lwengo District, aiming to regain NRM influence in Buganda after significant losses in the 2021 elections, emphasizing peace and stability under Museveni's leadership.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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US Foreign Aid Cuts Result in HIV-Related Deaths in Uganda

The recent cuts to US foreign aid have caused the deaths of at least one teacher and one child in Uganda due to lack of access to HIV medication, leaving numerous others at risk and highlighting the vulnerability of those dependent on international assistance.

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Good Health and Well-being
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USAID Funding Cuts in Uganda Jeopardize HIV Services for Vulnerable Groups

Reduced USAID funding in Uganda has forced the closure of clinics serving vulnerable populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals and sex workers, jeopardizing access to HIV prevention and treatment and potentially increasing infection rates.

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Good Health and Well-being
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FOCAC's 25th Anniversary: Boosting Uganda's Infrastructure and Advocating for Technology Transfer

Uganda's Minister of Works and Transport, Katumba Wamala, highlights the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation's (FOCAC) 25th anniversary, emphasizing its role in securing Chinese funding for major infrastructure projects like the Entebbe airport expansion, Kampala-Entebbe Expressway, and hydroelectric ...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Uganda Insurers Urged to Develop Retirement Products to Boost Pension System

Uganda's insurance sector, showing 13.2% growth, is encouraged to create retirement products to support the growing pension system; regulators highlight the need for collaboration and public trust to ensure wider participation and address systemic challenges.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Dutch Olympian Auctions Gold Medal, Donates $57,000 to Ugandan Charity

Dutch Olympic athlete Eugene Omalla auctioned his gold medal for $57,000, donating the proceeds to a Ugandan charity, Child's Destiny of Hope, that helps children lacking access to basic necessities.

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No Poverty
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Babalanda's Peace Plea Amid Rising Tensions in Uganda

During Uganda's Heroes' Day celebrations in Lyantonde on [Date], Minister Milly Babalanda called for peace ahead of the 2026 elections, highlighting rising political tensions and government repression documented in a 2021 USIP report; her speech, delivered in an NRM stronghold, is viewed as a strate...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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World Bank Resumes Lending to Uganda Despite Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

The World Bank will resume lending to Uganda after a two-year suspension due to its anti-LGBTQ+ law, citing agreed-upon "mitigating measures" with Ugandan authorities to protect LGBTQ+ individuals during development projects; the Bank estimates Uganda lost $470 million to $1.7 billion in funding dur...

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