Uganda, like many other Low-Income Countries, faced significant economic challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic. One aspect of this recovery strategy was the utilization of Special Drawing Rights or SDRs, which are international reserve assets created by the International Monetary Fund to provide much-needed liquidity to countries facing economic crises. In August 2021, Uganda received a significant allocation of SDRs worth approximately USD 492 million, to contribute to the country's recovery efforts. However, while the SDRs helped Uganda through the difficult COVID-19 years, the utilization of these funds has not been transparent, which raises broader concerns about Uganda’s rising public debt and economic recovery. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Uganda together with Soltilo Bright Stars (SBS), and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and its Implementing Partners (IPs), are holding a football event for refugees and host communities in Rwamwanja refugee settlement in Kamwenge district, Western Uganda. The football event with a cocktail of activities is being held ahead of International Women’s Day, to enhance peaceful co-existence between refugees and hosts, providing a platform for advocacy of refugee plight in Uganda, promote women's empowerment, and above all, create a platform for talent identification and development. A total of 75 refugees and hosts aged between 16 and 19 will participate in a football clinic conducted by SBS FC and have actual matches amongst themselves and King of Kings Secondary School team, from Fort Portal. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Bul FC has qualified for the quarterfinals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup after eliminating Express FC in today's fixture. The game ended 1-all but Bul FC, who are aiming for a double, prevailed 4-1 on penalties. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Kitara FC will play in the quarterfinals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup after seeing off SC Villa 2-nil in Masindi today. Coach Brian Ssenyondo is already setting his eyes on the semifinals for a chance to play two legs. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

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Village Health Teams play a critical role in public health promotion and health sector at large. However there is need to address the challenges hindering their work. In our Special Report, UBC documents the plight of Village Heath Teams -VHTs and also highlighting the criteria for selecting VHTs and what motivates them.

Uganda has, in the recent past, suffered and experienced collapse of buildings before, or shortly after completion. This has been attributed to poor architectural designs and substandard materials. This is the trend that visiting Chinese Engineers want to change, with a sample of a house in Kololo belonging to fellow Chinese, Zhong Shuang Quan, being their point of entry.

Every 3rd of March, Uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate wildlife day, with a concern to protect endangered species. The Lion, also referred to as king of the jungle, is facing extinction. Statistics from the Wildlife Conservation Society and Uganda Wildlife Authority census on Lions indicates a decline, from about 460 lions in 2022 to about 320 to date. And as we hear in the following feature story, there is conflict between humans and wildlife, and Climate change variations have also had a devastating effect on their natural habitat, the jungle.

Pastor Mpande David, the Ministerial Director of Adventist Men Ministry in Central Uganda Conference, has rallied men across the nation to embrace their roles with purpose and vigor.  Speaking at St. Paul Conference, Pastor David emphasized the importance of men taking responsibility within their families, communities, and the nation at large.

Minister of State for transport, Byamukama Fred, has called upon those that are completing their education programs to develop a culture of savings to be able to give back to parents and support family developments. Byamukama sounded the call while presiding over the 8th graduation ceremony of Kabale School of Comprehensive Nursing, Makanga hill in Central Ward, Kabale municipality, Kabale district.

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Various SACCO leaders in Nansana and Kasokoso have been warned against soliciting for money from beneficiaries of the President's Ghetto Empowerment and Development Programme. The warning was issued by the Presidential Advisor on Ghetto Affairs, Maj. Emmanuel Kutesa while meeting with residents of those localities.

Police in Rwenzori East have launched fresh investigations into allegations relating to the sale of Kithende boys and girls’ Hostels. The fresh investigations come after the alleged Primary seller, Kirundi Moses, denied having participated in the said transactions.

Nature and wildlife enthusiasts are calling for increased investment and participation in environmental conservation. The move comes as Uganda joins the world in celebrating World Wildlife Day. The activists are concerned that the continued degradation of the environment is greatly impacting the survival of many wildlife species. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Kasese leaders have appealed to the government to expedite the resettlement process for people rendered homeless by the flooding of River Nyamwamba last year. The residents are now living in squalid conditions at Muhokya camp. The appeal was made to the State Minister for Water and Environment, Aisha Sekindi, during her tour of the area to monitor the progress of a 32 billion shilling project intended to restore the degraded environment along River Nyamwamba in Kasese. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The construction of a multibillion-shilling maternity and pediatric complex at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital is yet to commence, six months after the old building was demolished. According to Hoima District Woman MP Asinansi Nyakato, construction works have been delayed as the Finance Ministry has yet to release funds to their health counterparts to implement the project. This delay has affected service delivery at the facility. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Lango Council Chiefdom has elected Dr. Michael Odongo Koune as the new Paramount Chief. Dr. Odongo Koune was elected with 1,692 votes or about 91.1 percent of the electorate. He defeated Dr. Dan Okello, who received 139 votes, or about 7.5 percent of the votes in the poll. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

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