03 November 2025 Food rights actors warn that the country risks facing a food crisis especially post the 2026 general elections thereby urging Ugandans to conserve and store food. The actors notes that an observation that they have conducted over the years shows that every electoral transition has been followed by a period of economic strain, disrupted food production and distribution due to political tensions, transport challenges, and market instability. The Executive Director Food Rights Alliance Agnes Kirabo says households should adopt better food preservation methods, reduce waste, and strengthen community food reserves during the election season. For his part, Lawrence Kanakulya program officer in charge of advocacy Pelum Uganda says government should treat food security and nutrition as a national priority and release development funds pre-elections so that production and other development continues to avoid crisis. Story by Josephine Ndagano.
03 November 2025 Kampala Capital City Authority says together with Police they are swiftly deploying equipment to evacuate water and clear debris from last week’s flooding in Kampala. This after a number of arcades in downtown Kampala, especially around the Nakivubo Channel flooded with most of trader’s merchandise getting soaked or washed away due to heavy flooding. The traders attributed the flooding ongoing renovation of Nakivubo channel by city businessman Ham Kiggundu. In a statement, KCCA says it has also deployed its engineering teams to monitor hotspots, check on blockages and inspected affected sites. Meanwhile, Government hints at the possibility of compelling proprietors of arcades and buildings that flooded in Kampala compensate traders who suffered losses during the heavy rains. This after a number of arcades in downtown Kampala, especially around the Nakivubo Channel flooded with most of their merchandise getting soaked or washed away due to heavy flooding attributed to the ongoing renovation of the channel State Minister in Charge of Kampala Kabuye Kyofatogabye however attributes the flooding to developers who have continuously blocked the natural water pathways and flouting building guidelines. He notes that the law provides for compensation of the affected traders. Story by Wycliffe Sebunya
03 November 2025 Primary Seven candidates across the country start writing the Primary Leaving Examinations today. A total of 817,885 candidates registered for the examinations this year, compared to 797,444 in 2024 which indicates a 2.5% increase. The examinations will be conducted from 16,140 examination centers across the country. Uganda National Examinations Board Executive Secretary Dan Odong warns invigilators and scouts against allowing malpractice to take place under their watch. Meanwhile, Police in Lira City arrests three suspects for attempting to bribe a UNEB scout in a bid to influence the conduct of the Primary Leaving Examinations. The Suspects have been identified as George Odongo , Director Atura Community Day Primary School , Simon Ekut , a former teacher at the same school and Lavoisier Awoko a teacher at St. Gracious Primary School Lira City West Division. In a statement, Police says the trio offered a bribe of one million shillings to compromise the integrity of national examinations which start today. Story by Wycliffe Sebunya
03 November 2025 Food rights actors warn that the country risks facing a food crisis especially post the 2026 general elections thereby urging Ugandans to conserve and store food. The actors notes that an observation that they have conducted over the years shows that every electoral transition has been followed by a period of economic strain, disrupted food production and distribution due to political tensions, transport challenges, and market instability. The Executive Director Food Rights Alliance Agnes Kirabo says households should adopt better food preservation methods, reduce waste, and strengthen community food reserves during the election season. For his part, Lawrence Kanakulya program officer in charge of advocacy Pelum Uganda says government should treat food security and nutrition as a national priority and release development funds pre-elections so that production and other development continues to avoid crisis. Story by Josephine Ndagano.
03 November 2025 Kampala Capital City Authority says together with Police they are swiftly deploying equipment to evacuate water and clear debris from last week’s flooding in Kampala. This after a number of arcades in downtown Kampala, especially around the Nakivubo Channel flooded with most of trader’s merchandise getting soaked or washed away due to heavy flooding. The traders attributed the flooding ongoing renovation of Nakivubo channel by city businessman Ham Kiggundu. In a statement, KCCA says it has also deployed its engineering teams to monitor hotspots, check on blockages and inspected affected sites. Meanwhile, Government hints at the possibility of compelling proprietors of arcades and buildings that flooded in Kampala compensate traders who suffered losses during the heavy rains. This after a number of arcades in downtown Kampala, especially around the Nakivubo Channel flooded with most of their merchandise getting soaked or washed away due to heavy flooding attributed to the ongoing renovation of the channel State Minister in Charge of Kampala Kabuye Kyofatogabye however attributes the flooding to developers who have continuously blocked the natural water pathways and flouting building guidelines. He notes that the law provides for compensation of the affected traders. Story by Wycliffe Sebunya
03 November 2025 Primary Seven candidates across the country start writing the Primary Leaving Examinations today. A total of 817,885 candidates registered for the examinations this year, compared to 797,444 in 2024 which indicates a 2.5% increase. The examinations will be conducted from 16,140 examination centers across the country. Uganda National Examinations Board Executive Secretary Dan Odong warns invigilators and scouts against allowing malpractice to take place under their watch. Meanwhile, Police in Lira City arrests three suspects for attempting to bribe a UNEB scout in a bid to influence the conduct of the Primary Leaving Examinations. The Suspects have been identified as George Odongo , Director Atura Community Day Primary School , Simon Ekut , a former teacher at the same school and Lavoisier Awoko a teacher at St. Gracious Primary School Lira City West Division. In a statement, Police says the trio offered a bribe of one million shillings to compromise the integrity of national examinations which start today. Story by Wycliffe Sebunya
