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In a bid to ensure inclusivity in the upcoming 2026 General elections, the Electoral Commission launched a new initiative aimed at easing the voting process for persons living with disabilities. The  Electoral Commission  spokesperson Julius mucunguzi says that the commission is taking steps to address these issues with a new identification and mapping exercise designed to help voters with disabilities. He was speaking to persons living with disability of Nansana Ganda and kyebando who were undergoing the same exercise.

The Joe Walker Remembrance Road Safety Relay Walk is an annual event held to honor those who have lost their lives in road crashes worldwide. Scheduled for November 17, 2024, during Global Road Safety Week, this walk aligns with the United Nations’ target of reducing global road traffic fatalities by 50% by 2030.

Mobile Banking has increasingly become vital in the digital era, offering greater convenience and speed to customers. And with more customers wanting to benefit from the convenience of digital banking the I & M Bank Uganda has launched the ‘’digital press go’’ financial app. While speaking to the media, the I & M Bank’s CEO Robin Bairstow asserted that their focus was geared at improving convenience for customers who need financial services and decrease wait time.

Cooperatives have been encouraged to expand their focus beyond agriculture and technology, diversifying into areas like arts, creative industries, and industrial development to enhance productivity and national growth. This call was made at the launch of the second edition of the Coop360 Degrees Innovations Award, an initiative to celebrate forward-thinking cooperatives across the nation.

The financial sector in Uganda is demonstrating its commitment to supporting the country’s energy transition agenda, as shown by the new partnership between Absa bank and Mogo Uganda. Meanwhile; The upcoming Non-executive awards scheduled for the end of November will recognize and celebrate the most outstanding non-executive directors in Uganda.

Ugandans are encouraged to embrace geographical indications to help preserve the identity of local products, create market differentiation, and empower communities to thrive in a global economy. This message was central at the pioneering GI conference in Kampala which aims to shape a future where Uganda’s unique products gain recognition on the international stage.

The Senior Presidential Assistant on General Duties Phiona Barungi has engaged with residents of Luweero District to address ongoing land disputes. Accompanied by the Resident District Commissioner Richard Bwabye Ntulume and local police, she met with villagers from areas including Kikyusa, Kamira, Mazzi, and Ssekamuli.

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The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban development has started consultations into the National Land Policy in Eastern region. The Acting Director Land Administration Naome Kabanda says they put much emphasis on the critical issues that have continuously fueled conflicts like land fragmentation

Uganda is looking to further her advocacy for increased funding for mitigation and adaptation to climate change efforts come next week as the world convenes in Azerbaijan for the 29th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This was revealed by the state minister for environment Beatrice Anywar who was updating the media on the nation’s preparations ahead of COP29 starting next week.

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Uganda National examinations Board-UNEB has commended all players for the successful completion of Primary Leaving Examinations-PLE that Started this Wednesday the 6th of November. Uganda National examinations Board has described the exercise as successful despite few cases of Malpractice registered.

The Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly Joseph Ntakirutimana has expressed strong support for Ugandan civil society organizations demanding stricter regulations against industries producing Trans fatty acids across East African Community member states. This was after the Speaker received a petition from the Uganda National Health Consumers Organization during a recent session at the Parliament of Uganda.

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