09 July 2025 Experts are optimistic that renewable energy diversity can improve energy supply stability and reduce reliance on backup fossil generation. Energy expert Dr. Johnstone Chikwanda, says to address the intermittency of solar and wind, hydro projects are being deployed as stabilizers pointing out a recent 250MW hydropower initiative in Uganda as a typical example Collectively, over 472MW of renewable energy capacity is now operational across several Africancountries, with more than 1,100MW under construction and a pipeline of over 3GW of solar, wind, and hydro projects under different phases of project development. “Regional support has also played a crucial role in advancing Africa’s renewable energy sector. The African Union’s Agenda 2063 prioritises sustainable energy development, while the African Development Bank’s Desert to Power initiative aims to install 10 GW of solar capacity by 2030, providing electricity to 250 million people across the Sahel region” said Chikwanda. Chikwanda notes that as the African continent continues to grow its renewable energy portfolio is that the energy transition must be fair and just. He notes that Africa should transition gradually, recognising the continued role of fossil fuel in ensuring a reliable supply while clean energy pathways are being onboarded expanded. This he believes will help develop a diverse energy mix that sustains economies while building a more sustainable future leading to the AU agenda of creating a single Africa electricity market by linking the 5 African regional power pools. Story by Wycliffe Sebunya
09 July 2025 Public accounts committee of parliament faults the government over failure to provide 900 million shillings to Kawempe National Referral hospital to purchase land for expansion. According to the auditor general’s report 2023/24 Kawempe national referral hospital is overcrowded noting that the space in this hospital is very limited to accommodate all the patients and caretakers. This as officials from Kawempe National Referral Hospital led by Executive Director Dr Byaruhanga Emmanuel appeared before the committee to answer to the queries in the auditor general’s report of 2023/24. According to Byaruhanga they had requested for the 900 million for expansion in the financial year 2023/24 but this money was not provided. Committee Vice Chairperson Goret Namugga is concerned that the overcrowding compromises the quality of services offered at this hospital. Namugga also notes that there is no sufficient space to store medicine and medical supplies at this hospital. Story by Rose Namale.
09 July 2025 The National convention of the People Front for Freedom party –PFF elects Lord Mayor of Kampala Erias Lukwago as National Executive chairperson of the party to serve with a new executive that has been mandated to lead the party for the next two years. Among the other members of the executive include kiira municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda who has been elected secretary general of the party and spokesman Head of organization and mobilization is Simon Wanyera Lukwago will have deputies including Buikwe south MP Lulume Bayiga as executive chairperson in charge of Buganda region, Betty Aol ochan in charge of northern Uganda, while Kabale Municipality MP Kamara Nicholas will be in charge of western region, Eastern –Oduman Okello Bukonzo east MP Tony Harold Muhindo is the national treasurer. For his part Dr Kiiza Besigye will not contest in the next elections as he will lead the council of eminent persons deputized by ambassador Wasswa Birigwa Other eminent persons include Garuga Musinguzi , Chapa karuhanga, and Wafula Ogutu, In a pre-recorded message Dr. Kiiza Beisgye who has been elected as head of the council of eminent persons appealed to the new leadership to ensure political change into the country and that public resources are put to better use. He also warns against acts of division caused by those in power to weaken the opposition. Meanwhile, the Leadership of the Peoples Front for Freedom says they have taken steps to ensure that no person monopolizes power and decision making in the party to end what they call a bad culture that has derailed some political parties. A member of the council of eminent persons Wafula Oguttu says that they have pillars such as the council will oversee the work of the executives and will have veto powers over those seeking elective office. Story by Kenneth Lukwago & Gabriel Okidi
09 July 2025 Experts are optimistic that renewable energy diversity can improve energy supply stability and reduce reliance on backup fossil generation. Energy expert Dr. Johnstone Chikwanda, says to address the intermittency of solar and wind, hydro projects are being deployed as stabilizers pointing out a recent 250MW hydropower initiative in Uganda as a typical example Collectively, over 472MW of renewable energy capacity is now operational across several Africancountries, with more than 1,100MW under construction and a pipeline of over 3GW of solar, wind, and hydro projects under different phases of project development. “Regional support has also played a crucial role in advancing Africa’s renewable energy sector. The African Union’s Agenda 2063 prioritises sustainable energy development, while the African Development Bank’s Desert to Power initiative aims to install 10 GW of solar capacity by 2030, providing electricity to 250 million people across the Sahel region” said Chikwanda. Chikwanda notes that as the African continent continues to grow its renewable energy portfolio is that the energy transition must be fair and just. He notes that Africa should transition gradually, recognising the continued role of fossil fuel in ensuring a reliable supply while clean energy pathways are being onboarded expanded. This he believes will help develop a diverse energy mix that sustains economies while building a more sustainable future leading to the AU agenda of creating a single Africa electricity market by linking the 5 African regional power pools. Story by Wycliffe Sebunya
09 July 2025 Public accounts committee of parliament faults the government over failure to provide 900 million shillings to Kawempe National Referral hospital to purchase land for expansion. According to the auditor general’s report 2023/24 Kawempe national referral hospital is overcrowded noting that the space in this hospital is very limited to accommodate all the patients and caretakers. This as officials from Kawempe National Referral Hospital led by Executive Director Dr Byaruhanga Emmanuel appeared before the committee to answer to the queries in the auditor general’s report of 2023/24. According to Byaruhanga they had requested for the 900 million for expansion in the financial year 2023/24 but this money was not provided. Committee Vice Chairperson Goret Namugga is concerned that the overcrowding compromises the quality of services offered at this hospital. Namugga also notes that there is no sufficient space to store medicine and medical supplies at this hospital. Story by Rose Namale.
09 July 2025 The National convention of the People Front for Freedom party –PFF elects Lord Mayor of Kampala Erias Lukwago as National Executive chairperson of the party to serve with a new executive that has been mandated to lead the party for the next two years. Among the other members of the executive include kiira municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda who has been elected secretary general of the party and spokesman Head of organization and mobilization is Simon Wanyera Lukwago will have deputies including Buikwe south MP Lulume Bayiga as executive chairperson in charge of Buganda region, Betty Aol ochan in charge of northern Uganda, while Kabale Municipality MP Kamara Nicholas will be in charge of western region, Eastern –Oduman Okello Bukonzo east MP Tony Harold Muhindo is the national treasurer. For his part Dr Kiiza Besigye will not contest in the next elections as he will lead the council of eminent persons deputized by ambassador Wasswa Birigwa Other eminent persons include Garuga Musinguzi , Chapa karuhanga, and Wafula Ogutu, In a pre-recorded message Dr. Kiiza Beisgye who has been elected as head of the council of eminent persons appealed to the new leadership to ensure political change into the country and that public resources are put to better use. He also warns against acts of division caused by those in power to weaken the opposition. Meanwhile, the Leadership of the Peoples Front for Freedom says they have taken steps to ensure that no person monopolizes power and decision making in the party to end what they call a bad culture that has derailed some political parties. A member of the council of eminent persons Wafula Oguttu says that they have pillars such as the council will oversee the work of the executives and will have veto powers over those seeking elective office. Story by Kenneth Lukwago & Gabriel Okidi
