First Lady Janet Museveni welcomes initiative by a South African firm to produce Eco-Friendly Sanitary Products in Uganda.

March 10, 2026 – Pretoria – Guided by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Mama Janet Museveni’s strong advocacy for upholding the dignity and hygiene of Ugandan girls through global-standard, disposable sanitary products, South Africa’s VEB Group has committed to prioritizing single-use, biodegradable pads made from local banana fibers—adding value to Uganda’s agricultural…

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Akii-Bua Stadium Nears Completion as Roofing Works Begin‎‎

LIRA CITY: Construction of the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached the roofing stage, with approximately 95 percent of the physical works completed, project managers have confirmed. ‎‎Works on the 20,000-seat multi-sport complex began in January 2024, undertaken by Egyptian firm SAMCO National Construction Company. ‎‎The stadium is named after John Akii-Bua, Uganda’s…

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A 27-Year-Old Welder Arrested After the Death of a 29-Year-Old Hairdresser in Alebtong District‎‎

The Police in Alebtong Central Police Station is currently investigating a case of murder by assault that was registered at the Alebtong Central Police Station on 23/02/2026. ‎‎ SP. Patrick Jimmy Okema, the North Kyoga regional Police spokesperson said the incident is alleged to have occurred in Te Cuk Cell, Okum Ward, Amugu Town Council,…

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