FHRI’s Tireless Crusade: Two Decades of Progress towards a Death Penalty-Free Uganda

By Teddy Namayanja    For over two decades, the Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI) has been at the forefront of the campaign to abolish the death penalty in Uganda. Through relentless advocacy, strategic partnerships, and unwavering commitment, FHRI has made significant strides towards achieving its goal. Early Years (2001-2010) FHRI’s campaign against the death…

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Ensuring Electoral Integrity: The Significance of Accurate Voter Registration and Effective Demarcation of Voting Areas

By Teddy Namayanja    As Uganda prepares for the highly anticipated 2026 general elections, the electoral landscape is abuzz with activity. Political parties are intensifying their internal preparations, to ensure effective selection of candidates who will vie for top seats. The Electoral Commission is also working tirelessly to prevent past errors, implement electoral reforms and…

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Ministry of Education to Fully Digitize School Registration,through EMIS by 2025

The Ministry of Education has announced a major shift in how schools are registered and licensed across Uganda, transitioning entirely to the digital platform, the Education Management Information System (EMIS), by 2025. This move, aimed at eliminating bureaucratic delays and streamlining operations, was revealed during a recent meeting between ministry officials and private school headteachers…

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NSSF Launches Livelihoods Support Project in Otuke District

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has officially launched its Livelihoods Support Project in Otuke District, aiming to extend social security coverage to workers in Uganda’s informal sector. This ambitious initiative is designed to address the gap in social security coverage, especially for workers who are currently outside the formal system. The Livelihoods Support Project…

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Youthful Boom: Implications of Uganda’s 2024 Census on Socio-Economic Development

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has released the main results of the 2024 National Census this morning at Serena hotel in Kampala, revealing that Uganda’s population has grown significantly to 45.9 million, up from 34.6 million in 2014. This growth of 11.3 million people over the last decade reflects several demographic shifts and presents…

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Speaker Among Urges IGG to Intensify Anti-Corruption Public Awareness

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has called on the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) to boost public awareness campaigns in the fight against corruption. Speaking during the presentation of the IGG’s bi-annual reports, Among emphasized the need for the Inspectorate to build closer relationships with citizens to facilitate the flow of information about corruption. “I know…

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Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) releases 2024 National Population and Housing Census results

By Teddy Namayanja The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is currently releasing the results of the 2024 National Population and Housing Census at Kampala Serena Hotel. This highly anticipated event follows the census exercise that took place from May 9 to 19, 2024, utilizing digital technology for efficient data collection and processing. The Prime Minister…

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