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The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Mr Robert Sssentamu Kyangulanyi has told voters in Kalaki District, Teso Sub-region that he will fix all President Museveni’s 40-year failures in his first 100 days in office as president.

Addressing crowds of his supporters in Apapai, Anyara, Otuboi, and Kalaki before crossing to Kaberamaido District, Mr Kyangulanyi said Friday that a new Uganda is just a few days away.

Impressed by the numbers of youth that received him at the Omunyal river , a border between Soroti and Kalaki district with symbolism of water sprinkled at his entourage as sign of blessings , Mr Kyangulanyi , said the numbers is testament enough, that almost all people are eager for change.

‘I assure you that a new Uganda is possible, and a new Uganda is coming,’ Mr Kyangulanyi said.

He assured the people that he will revive everything that has gone wrong, saying years of suffering for the people in Teso who don’t have cash crops will come to an end in the next few days.

Mr Kyangulanyi said that what Museveni has failed to achieve in the last 40 years, he will fix in his first as president and commander in chief of the security forces.

The NUP presidential candidate added that the welfare of the people will be taken care off, reasoning that policies will take care of this.

Ms Hellen Akiror, 21, a mother of one said that she was thrilled to have a glance at a man she has been reading about on social media and watching on national television.

‘I have been reading his ideas as a politician, and I come here with a decided mind that I will vote for him,’ Akiror said.

Ms Akiror said that there is a sense of frustration among a section of people, that it warrants a change in the leadership.

Mr Francis Emesu, resident of Apapai Sub County in Kalaki District, said that he thinks that Kyangulanyi represents the young generation, who are eagerly yearning for better ideas that could shape their future.

He said that currently, the most affected people are the farmers, because the prices of crops are so minimal that the farmers each year are being kept in the cycle of poverty.

Mr Emesu said that they need a situation where farmers sell crops and are able to make good money.

He confirmed that this year again they have had to suffer because the prices are so low.

“One full sack is being bought at Shs20,000 only,’ he said, appealing that those in leadership should listen to the plight of the citrus farmers.

A wild observation on NatGeo crocodile nesting behavior has revealed that saltwater and Nile crocodiles lay an average of 23 eggs.

Another study of saltwater crocodiles’ growth rings (like tree rings) shows that by around 23 years, a large male often reaches its prime size and strength, becoming a dominant predator in its territory.

In a way, 23 is the magic number where new crocodile life often begins! And today, a local crocodile, affectionately known as a Gonya in the local dialect, is beginning a new life.

This Saturday, Ugandan rugby will witness its own ‘Gonya’ Michael Wokorach’s final dance, as he plays his last game after an outstanding 23-year career The 35-year-old stalwart publicly announced his retirement on December 15, 2025, via an X post: ‘It’s finally time to close the chapter.’

A towering figure at both club and national levels, Wokorach has defined an era for Heathens, winning 11 league titles, seven Uganda Rugby Cups and six National Sevens Series championships. On the international stage, he earned 54 test caps for Uganda in the fifteens format and skippered the national sevens side during three defining periods (2009-2013, 2015, 2018-2023). He also led Uganda at three Commonwealth Games (New Delhi 2010, Gold Coast 2018, Birmingham 2022) and the Rugby World Cup Sevens in 2018 and 2022, blending tactical brilliance with resilience and leadership.

This testimonial titled ‘Gonya’s Last Run,’ will be played at Kyadondo Rugby Club, a spiritual home of his career where it all started and ends.

The match pits Team Gonya, comprised of his brothers-in-arms teammates, against a national All-Stars squad.

Wokorach will play the first half with his own team before switching to the All Stars in the second half, ensuring fans witness him in action across both sides. Tolbert Onyango and Marvin Odongo will coach the respective teams, promising an entertaining spectacle.

Like a crocodile mastering the death roll, Wokorach evolved over time from a lanky outside back to a fleet-footed midfielder and finally to a formidable backrow presence, adapting, excelling and leaving an indelible mark on Ugandan rugby.

His testimonial is a celebration of discipline, mentorship and passion, a fitting farewell to one of the country’s most respected rugby icons.

Michael Wokorach Rugby Career

Clubs

BuffaloesRFC (2006-2007)

Heathens RFC (2008-2025)

National Teams

Uganda Men’s 7s (2008-2023)

Uganda Rugby Cranes XVs (2009-2019, 2021-2023)

Festival/Franchise Teams

Rwenzori and Victoria (2010-2013 Bamburi Super Series)

Elgon Warriors (2012 England Counties tour of East Africa)

Uganda Rugby Legends (2023-todate)

UG All Stars (2025 Blackrocks College tour of Uganda)

Individual Honours

54 test appearances for the Uganda Rugby Cranes XVs

11-time Rugby Premier League/Premiership/ Championship winner (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014/15, 2016/17, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2022, 2024)

7-time Uganda Cup winner (2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2022, 2023/24)

6-time National Sevens Series Champion (2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2024)

3-time Makerere 10s winner (2009, 2010, 2012)

3x Rugby Africa Men’s 7s winner (2016, 2017, 2022)

2-time Elgon Cup winner (2012, 2015)

2023 Victoria Cup winner

2022 Rugby World Cup 7s bowl winner

Uganda Rugby Awards men’s MVP (2013, 2015)

USPA Media Rugby Player of the Year (2013 and 2015)

As Ugandans prepare to celebrate Christmas and usher in the New Year, the Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) has issued a warning against reckless behaviours, saying it could reverse gains made in the fight against HIV/Aids.

The UAC Director General, Dr Nelson Musoba, cautioned that while the festive season brings joy, social gatherings, and reunions with loved ones, it also increases the risk of new HIV infections if people let down their guard.

‘Please know your status. If you have not yet tested, go and test and don’t take any risks. If you must be with someone whose status you do not know, ask them to test and test yourself. If you are unsure, use condoms consistently and correctly. Practice safer sex and avoid alcohol and other substance abuse, as these can cloud judgment and reduce self-control,’ Dr Musoba said.

He added that HIV does not take a holiday. ‘As we enjoy the festive season, HIV remains active, and the moment we let our guard down is when it strikes. Let us stay vigilant and keep Uganda on the path to zero new infections,’ he said.

According to UAC statistics, more than 37,000 people were newly infected with HIV in 2024, while 20,000 people died from Aids-related illnesses in the same year. An estimated 1.5 million people in Uganda were living with HIV as of December 2024.

While addressing the media at the UAC headquarters in Kampala, Dr Musoba commended Ugandans and development partners for their resilience and commitment in combating HIV and Aids, saying the country has registered remarkable progress over the years.

He said 94 percent of people living with HIV in Uganda know their status, and 1.3 million people are currently enrolled on life-saving antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Dr Musoba explained that improved access to treatment has enabled people living with HIV to live near-normal lives, reduced Aids-related illnesses and deaths, and significantly lowered stigma and discrimination within communities.

‘Our communities have increasingly embraced love, acceptance, and support. However, even as we celebrate this progress, we must not relax, we must remain vigilant,’ he said.

Dr Musoba further assured the public that Uganda’s health system will remain fully operational throughout the festive season and encouraged people to utilise available HIV services.

‘Health facilities operate 24/7, even during holidays. HIV services, emergency care, and routine services will remain available, and condoms will continue to be accessible through various community distribution channels,’ he said.

The UAC Board Chairperson, Dr Ruth Senyonyi, echoed the warning, saying despite Uganda’s success in reducing HIV prevalence from 18 percent in the 1980s to the current 4.9 percent, HIV remains a significant threat to both Uganda and the world.

She said the epidemic continues to affect socio-economic development and places a heavy burden on individuals, families, and communities. Dr Senyonyi highlighted rising new infections among young people aged 14 to 24, as well as the persistent challenge of mother-to-child transmission, with 4,700 children under five infected in 2024 alone.

She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing antiretroviral medicines despite declining donor funding, citing the newly developed HIV sustainability roadmap aimed at transitioning the national HIV response from donor dependence to a country-led, integrated, and sustainable model.

Musician Moses Ssali, popularly known as Bebe Cool, also called on Ugandans to make responsible choices during the festive season, emphasising abstinence, faithfulness, and correct and consistent condom use as effective HIV prevention strategies.

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has called on Ugandans to embrace peace, unity, and restraint during the festive season and ahead of the 2026 General Elections.

Delivering his Christmas message from his residence in Namirembe, Kampala, yesterday, Archbishop Kaziimba urged Ugandans to emulate Jesus Christ, whom he described as the Prince of Peace, amid growing political tensions.

‘As we approach Christmas Day and the close of the year, I remind the Church of Uganda of our theme for the coming year: Christ for Unity, Stability, and Peace (Ephesians 2:14-17),’ the archbishop said.

‘In a world marked by division and unrest, Christ alone brings reconciliation, stability, and hope,’ he added.

Looking ahead to the January 15, 2026, elections, Archbishop Kaziimba called upon political actors, security agencies, and citizens to commit themselves to peaceful, free, and fair polls.

‘We strongly condemn all forms of brutality and violence, especially against unarmed citizens,’ he said, adding that security agencies are mandated to protect life and human dignity, not violate them.

He also emphasised that dialogue, tolerance, and mutual respect must guide political engagement to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process.

‘Uganda belongs to all of us, and peace is our shared responsibility,’ he added. The archbishop further raised concern over environmental degradation, warning that the destruction of forests, wetlands, and fragile ecosystems continues to expose communities to disasters such as floods and landslides.

He warned Ugandans to treat environmental conservation as a moral and spiritual obligation. ‘Caring for creation is not optional; it is our God-given responsibility,’ he said. Highlighting the Church’s humanitarian role, Archbishop Kaziimba said the Church of Uganda is standing in solidarity with communities affected by disasters, including victims of the deadly landslides in the Sebei Sub-region.

He revealed that the Church, through its Directorate of Household and Community Transformation (HCT) and with support from ACT Alliance, launched an emergency response targeting 800 households in Bukwo, Kween, and Kapchorwa districts, with a budget of $149,000 (Shs532 million). Beneficiaries are receiving food supplies, including maize flour, beans, cooking oil, rice, sugar, and soya porridge for children.

The archbishop also said the Church is supporting refugees, disclosing that in May 2025, the Church dispatched relief items to Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Isingiro District to support those fleeing conflict in the DR Congo, Rwanda and Burundi.

Uganda currently hosts about two million refugees. The archbishop asked believers to extend compassion to the needy and pray for national healing, peace, and transformation.

Public outcry

Kaziimba’s call comes days after members of the clergy were criticised for not condemning brutality meted out against Opposition supporters ahead of the 2026 polls.

In an interview with NTV-Uganda, a sister station to this publication, last week, Canon Augustine Magala Musiwuufu, a former dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, Namirembe, criticised clerics for what he termed as silence at a time when moral clarity was most needed.

The Chief Magistrate’s court in Isingiro has remanded a 48-year-old health worker, John Baptist Muzahura, for theft of government drugs.

Muzahura, a clinician at Nyamuyanja Health Center IV, is accused of stealing 18 boxes of assorted medicine on November 15, 2025.

“You are charged with two counts, theft contrary to section 237(1) and 204 of the Penal Code Act. You Mutazindwa John Baptist on November 15, 2025, at Nyamuyanja Health stole 18 boxes of assorted medicine bearing marks ‘Applied stores under control of Ministry of Health, Government of Uganda for public use only, not for sale’,” the prosecution told court.

Muzahura denied the charges and prayed for bail, but Chief Magistrate Patrick Bamuhiga remanded him to Isingiro government prisons until December 30, 2025. “You are remanded up to December 30, 2025, for bail application and hearing, bring four sureties and they should be responsible people,” Bamuhiga ruled.

District Health Officer Dr. Edson Tumusherure described the incident as isolated but warned other health workers. “We are happy with this arrest because since I came here, we have not had any case of that nature. Good enough the one who attempted was arrested. This will serve as a warning to others who had plans to get involved in this criminality,” he said.

National Drug Authority (NDA) Spokesperson Abiaz Rwamwiri said they are prepared to see the case handled expeditiously. “We have to see such people prosecuted and given deterrent sentences. Half of the drugs the government sends to its health facilities ends up getting stolen. We have to break this drug theft racket and save innocent Ugandans from dying yet they pay taxes even for the salaries of these health workers,” Rwamwiri said.

Rwamwiri added that theft of government drugs remains a syndicated crime between health workers and members of the public in the country.

By the age of 50, many Ugandans have already lost several teeth, not because of poor habits, but because proper dental treatment is simply unaffordable.

Last week, I visited a dentist for a root canal treatment, a procedure that cost me Shs350,000. As I walked out of the clinic, a hawker selling roasted groundnuts passed by. Out of kindness, I offered him Shs1,000 for his hard work. But that brief moment triggered a deeper reflection: If this hawker had the same dental problem I had, would he ever afford the treatment?

The honest answer is no-and so is the case for many Ugandans.

Dental care in Uganda remains one of the most neglected and expensive components of our health system. Many people continue to opt for tooth removal instead of procedures that could save their teeth simply because they cannot afford them. The difference between a tooth extraction at Shs35,000-60,000 in some lower-level facilities and a root canal or nerve extraction costing Shs300,000 and above is too wide for ordinary citizens to bridge. Poor oral health affects more than just the mouth. Dental infections can lead to complications such as heart disease, diabetes flare-ups, poor nutrition, and chronic pain. Children miss school; adults miss work. A small untreated tooth problem quickly becomes a disease burden for the household and the nation.

Yet oral health barely receives attention in national planning. Many public facilities do not have functioning dental units, and where they exist, they are understaffed, under-equipped, or frequently out of service. As a country, we cannot keep pouring billions into large, politically driven health projects like the infamous Lubowa specialised hospital whose completion remains uncertain years later. Meanwhile, the everyday health needs of ordinary Ugandans go unmet.

Instead of investing in mega-projects that benefit only a few, Uganda should channel resources into strengthening other departments like dental care at health centre IV level across the country.

Health Centre IVs serve large catchment areas, meaning dental services would be closer to communities. Costs would reduce significantly if services are subsidised through government support. Early intervention would prevent severe infections and reduce overcrowding in regional hospitals. It would reduce catastrophic household spending on dental emergencies. More jobs would be created for dental officers and oral health specialists. Just as we have subsidised vaccinations, HIV treatment, and maternal health services, the Ministry of Health should consider subsidising essential dental procedures.

Root canals, fillings, and routine check-ups should not be luxuries; they should be accessible, affordable, and available at nearby public facilities. The hawker I met reminded me of the real Uganda, the hardworking citizens who contribute to the economy daily but cannot afford basic healthcare. Dental care should not be a privilege reserved for a few. If we truly want a healthy nation, the government must rethink its priorities and bring essential dental services closer to the people. Ugandans deserve preventive and restorative dental care, not just extraction after extraction.

For years, Uganda’s gold business has thrived in the half-light: whispered prices, cash deals sealed in back rooms, and supply routes understood by a tight, cartel-like network that few outsiders could penetrate.

In an industry where secrecy has often been the real currency, paper trails were optional, and accountability easier to dodge than demand.

That may be starting to change. Government, through the Mines Department, has spelled out how gold should be legally bought, traded, imported, and exported in Uganda.

The Ministry of Energy reset gold trade, requiring anyone to register, get licensed, verify sources, document purchases, refine to the required purity, and pay required fees before participating in the value chain.

The move signals that gold trading is no longer a casual cash-and-carry affair.

Every legitimate transaction must have a traceable chain, licences, permits, certificates, and proof of payment through the Mining Cadastre and Registry System, an e-government portal.

A transparency push

Gold remains one of Uganda’s most high-value minerals, but it’s also one of the hardest to regulate because it has, for years, moved quietly, from informal sites, through middlemen, across borders, with limited documentation.

Government is now replacing that ambiguity: trading should only happen between parties holding valid licences, such as gold mining licences or gold refining licences.

Legitimacy now starts before a single gramme is purchased. Anyone seeking a mineral licence must first register on the Mining Cadastre and Registry System, which links stakeholders to the Minerals Development Programme.

Under the new guidelines, buying gold now comes with ‘due diligence’ duties, with buyers required to ensure that sellers have a valid and relevant licence, verify authenticity, and obtain proof of purchase for record-keeping and compliance.

This, otherwise, means that it will no longer be enough to say ‘I didn’t know’ if the seller wasn’t licensed or if the source can’t be justified.

This strengthens credibility with banks, insurers, and international counterparties, and raises the cost of doing business for those dealing outside the system.

The export paper trail

On the export side, government, under the new guidelines, will use an export permit to control the gateway.

To obtain an export permit, dealers are required to hold a valid Mineral Dealer’s Licence and mining right, or refining licence.

But what stands out is the purity requirement, for which exporters must show proof that gold has been refined to 99.9 percent purity, alongside certificates like a certificate of origin and certificate of analysis, where applicable.

A fee of $200 on every kilogramme of refined gold, paid through the Uganda Revenue Authority, and an export permit, are constants in the export pipeline.

Government also indicates that gold importers must obtain an import permit with requirements including a valid Mineral Dealer’s Licence, export documents from the country of origin, proof of royalty payment from the origin, and certificates of origin and analysis. The import permit comes with $270 in application fees, and just like exports, permits are granted per consignment.

Who gets to buy and sell?

Under the new guidelines, government grants both individuals and companies the right to deal in gold.

However, it provides different guidelines for the two categories. For individuals, they are required to fill out relevant registration forms, a national ID or passport, and a tax identification number, while for companies, the list grows to include incorporation documents, governance paperwork, and a board resolution authorising use of the mining cadastre portal.

The guidelines, however, demand that applicants must show proof of financial resources, a marketing, buying, and selling plan, tax clearance, and proof of technical competence, including CVs.

Applicants are also required to pay statutory fees of Shs500,000 as application fees and Shs10m as the licence fee for precious metals.

However, the Mineral Dealer’s Licence expires every December 31 of the year of issuance.

What the shift means

In practice, the shift signals that government is trying to standardize gold trade into a traceable, licenced, tax-clear system, from who can buy, to how they prove purity, to how they move value across borders.

This is likely to reduce disputes, help curb illicit flows, and improve Uganda’s standing with international buyers, who increasingly demand traceability.

The end of year festive season is upon us and the busy roads, especially highways and city centres attest to this. For many families, it will be a full house with most of the learners back home from school for the third term holiday.

This time presents an opportunity for family members to spend more time together and strength family bonds and relationships. Unfortunately, a lot of conflict is also bound to be experienced during such seasons because of differing points of view in the same space.

It is not uncommon for conflicts to arise during this time, especially between children and parents. This is why any initiative that is aimed at improving family interpersonal relations is more than welcome, especially at this time of year. In May this year, Uwezo, in partnership with Assessment of Life Skills and Values in East Africa (ALiVE), conducted community dialogues in Sheema , Tororo, Oyam, Kanungu, Kampala and Mukono, focusing on nurturing life skills and competencies in areas such as self-awareness, collaboration, problem-solving, and respect at home, in school and communities.

Over 10 weeks, parents, guardians and caregivers engaged in weekly discussions on how to model and support these skills, more specifically problem. For some of the families that participated, the lessons have bridged generational gaps, replacing conflict with cooperation.

Ms Faridah Nassereka, ALiVE’s systems coordinator in Uganda and a senior programme officer at UWEZO Uganda says that after reflecting on the low life skills proficiency among young people in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, ALiVe set out to engage parents and communities, to strengthen problem solving skills particularly.

Some of the children say they are now closer to their parents. Some of the parents were encouraged to engage more closely with schools. Because of this, some of the parents took initiative to visit the schools to understand their children’s academic challenges to identify the support they need.

A Local Council 1 chairperson of one of the participating areas, Francis Turyamureeba says parent-child conflict has reduced significantly. Some parents have also attested to the lessons teaching them patience, empathy and respect for children’s rights.

While it is easy to dismiss such programmes as trivial and not what the populace needs, we must acknowledge that such programmes help to give birth to peace and stability in various areas, especially at the smallest but core unit of community, which is the family.

Even as we call upon travellers to be kin on road safety and party-goers to drink responsibility, we must also call for deliberate and intentional use of skills such as problem solving as this contributes to how well or how poorly the festive season will go. The participants of the 10-week weekly dialogues if they put to good use the skills learnt will definitely have a more peaceful and enjoyable festive season.

Police at Kabalagala Police Station, Kampala, are investigating a case in which a 22-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by three unidentified boda boda riders in Muyenga, an upscale suburb of the city.

Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, SP Racheal Kawala, said the victim, a resident of Nsangi, Wakiso District, was assaulted on Thursday after leaving a birthday party at a club in Bugoloobi at around 4 am.

Ms Kawala said the woman, who was unfamiliar with the area, initially attempted to negotiate for the fare with one boda boda rider but failed to agree. She later secured another rider who accepted Shs 15,000 to take her home.

‘The first rider declined to take her at the agreed fare, but the second accepted. As they proceeded, the first rider flagged down two other individuals, and they followed the motorcycle carrying the victim,’ Ms Kawala said.

Police said the rider later diverted from the agreed route, passing through the Industrial Area before heading towards Muyenga, with the two other motorcycles trailing closely behind.

According to the victim’s statement recorded at Kabalagala police station, the riders stopped at a dark and isolated location where the three men allegedly took turns sexually assaulting her, given that she was intoxicated and unable to resist.

After the assault, the suspects reportedly fled with her handbag, which contained an unspecified amount of cash and two smartphones. The victim was later rescued by passersby and rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

Police said the incident bears similarities to previous crimes linked to motorcycle gangs that target unsuspecting passengers at night across Kampala and its metropolitan areas.

Last year, police arrested several suspects connected to a string of robberies and sexual assaults involving boda boda riders. The gangs typically stage fake mechanical breakdowns in isolated areas, allowing accomplices to surround, rob and assault victims before escaping through back routes.

Among those arrested were Stephen Sserwanyiri, 34, Robert Mukisa, 24, and their alleged ringleader, Jamir Mutaawe. Their arrest followed the robbery of one Enid Naginda, a 24-year-old waitress working in a Kololo bar.

Police have renewed their appeal for public vigilance, particularly during night travel.

‘We urge the public to avoid moving alone, especially at night, and to steer clear of unfamiliar routes, which are prime targets for criminals. If you attend night parties, take extra precautions. For safer boda boda rides, use trusted riders or reputable service companies. Avoid isolated routes, adjust travel times where possible, and keep valuable items such as expensive phones and gadgets out of sight,’ Ms Kawala said.

The Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) has approved 92 Energy Service Companies to drive its results-based financing price subsidy programme.

UECCC, a government-owned company tasked with catalysing financing for renewable projects and increasing access to clean and modern energy services, will, through the programme, provide targeted subsidies to enable the companies reduce the market price of clean energy technologies.

The subsidies are passed directly to end-users at the point of purchase, significantly lowering upfront costs and accelerating adoption.

Mr Roy Nyamutale Baguma, the UECCC managing director, says the objective of the pre-selection is to ensure that only companies that supply quality products certified by Uganda National Bureau of Standards participate in the programme.

‘We have so far approved 92 companies to participate, most of them have a wide outreach and are also incentivised to address market-entry barriers and make sales possible in remote, underserved areas, including refugee settlements and refugee host districts,’ he said, noting that solar lighting prices have been discounted by 50 percent.

He also disclosed that solar systems with a minimum of two lights have been reduced by 40 percent, ethanol cook stoves by 40 percent, biogas digesters by 30 percent, liquefied petroleum gas by 40 percent, solar-cook stoves by 40 percent, improved biomass stoves by 50 percent, and electric pressure cookers by 50 percent.

The programme also provides discounts for productive uses of energy equipment such as water pumping, irrigation, refrigeration and cooling, water heating, and grain milling, all of which have been reduced by 60 percent.

To benefit from the programme, UECCC notes, beneficiaries must present their national identity card for record purposes and pay the discounted price for the product chosen.

Mr Brian Mugabe, the Sun King, the brand associate, one of the selected Energy Service Companies, said they have been facilitated by government to extend solar to Ugandans at lower prices through the results-based financing subsidy programme.

‘We received the Results-Based Financing price subsidy programme from UECCC to reduce prices, and as we did that, we were able to supplement through our ‘Easy Buy’ programme, whereby the price is low, and people can also be able to pay in instalments,’ he said.

UECCC held a regional activation of the programme in Hoima City to raise awareness and amplify key messages around affordable clean energy solutions available under the Electricity Access Scale-Up Project, a government initiative supported by the World Bank.