# updf (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover updf. Page: Feed: --- ## [State House Reiterates Warning To Government Schools Over Illegal Fees As Head Teachers, Officials Face Investigations](https://statehouse.go.ug/state-house-reiterates-warning-to-government-schools-over-illegal-fees-as-head-teachers-officials-face-investigations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-house-reiterates-warning-to-government-schools-over-illegal-fees-as-head-teachers-officials-face-investigations) _2026-08-19 · PPU · State House Uganda_ The State House Education Desk has warned school administrators against imposing illegal charges on learners enrolled under the Government’s Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE) programmes, saying such practices undermine President Yoweri Museveni’s education legacy and deny vulnerable children access to schooling. The post State House Reiterates Warning To… ## [State House Warns Skilling Hub Graduates Against Misusing Loans As President Museveni Plans To Increase SACCO Funding](https://statehouse.go.ug/state-house-warns-skilling-hub-graduates-against-misusing-loans-as-president-museveni-plans-to-increase-sacco-funding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-house-warns-skilling-hub-graduates-against-misusing-loans-as-president-museveni-plans-to-increase-sacco-funding) _2026-08-19 · PPU · State House Uganda_ State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye has cautioned beneficiaries of the Presidential Industrial Skilling Hubs against misusing government start-up loans, warning that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will increase funding to graduates’ SACCOs only if the existing revolving funds are properly managed. The post State House Warns Skilling Hub Graduates Against Misusing Loans As President… ## [Cocoa: A New Source of Prosperity for farmers in Northern Uganda](https://theelephant.co.ug/cocoa-a-new-source-prosperity-for-farmers-in-northern-uganda/) _2026-08-18 · Editor · The Elephant_ The introduction of cocoa to Northern Uganda is increasingly attractive to farmers who see it as an opportunity to diversify their livelihoods, increase household incomes, and build resilience to climate change By Johnisani Ocakacon Gulu The cocoa industry in Northern Uganda is still in its infant stage. But the promise of growing cocoa extends beyond \[…\] The post Cocoa: A New Source of Prosperity… ## [Small Plots, Small Tractor: The appropriate technology leaving no farmer in Nwoya district behind](https://theelephant.co.ug/small-plots-small-tractor-the-appropriate-technology-leaving-no-farmer-in-nwoya-district-behind/) _2026-08-18 · Editor · The Elephant_ For many of the smallholder farmers in the region accustomed to the hand hoe, the machine represents more than technology. It represents time saved, labour reduced and, potentially, more land brought under cultivation. By Johnisani Ocakacon NWOYA The engine suddenly coughs to life, breaking the quiet of the early morning stillness with the horsepower of \[…\] The post Small Plots, Small Tractor: The… ## [ECA calls on SADC to turn mineral and agricultural wealth into industrial prosperity](https://theelephant.co.ug/eca-calls-on-sadc-to-turn-mineral-and-agricultural-wealth-into-industrial-prosperity/) _2026-08-18 · Editor · The Elephant_ Africa holds approximately 30% of the world’s reserves of critical energy-transition minerals, with demand for these resources projected to more than triple by 2030 under net-zero scenarios. By Willy Chowoo Durban, South Africa The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to accelerate efforts to \[…\] The post ECA… ## [Can a single tractor meet the mechanisation needs of Pader war victims?](https://theelephant.co.ug/can-a-single-tractor-meet-the-mechanisation-needs-of-pader-war-victims/) _2026-08-18 · Editor · The Elephant_ A single tractor has become more than a machine for cultivating farmland By Simon Wokorach Pader distric Before the return of relative peace to Northern Uganda in 2009, the sound of heavy engines was associated with a brutal war: military trucks moving through communities scarred by conflict. Today, a different engine is changing lives in \[…\] The post Can a single tractor meet the mechanisation… ## [Col. Night Ikiriza Urges Kitende S.S Students To Embrace Patriotism And Positive Mindset](https://statehouse.go.ug/col-night-ikiriza-urges-kitende-s-s-students-to-embrace-patriotism-and-positive-mindset/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=col-night-ikiriza-urges-kitende-s-s-students-to-embrace-patriotism-and-positive-mindset) _2026-08-16 · PPU · State House Uganda_ The Member of Parliament representing the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Director Human Resource Management at the Special Forces Command (SFC), Hon. Col. Night Ikiriza, has urged students of Kitende Secondary School to embrace patriotism, discipline, integrity and a positive mindset as key values for personal growth and national development. The post Col. Night Ikiriza Urges Kitende… ## [Senior Presidential Advisor Byaruhanga Reiterates President Museveni’s Plan To Inject Shs200m Into Each Kampala Youth SACCO](https://statehouse.go.ug/senior-presidential-advisor-byaruhanga-reiterates-president-musevenis-plan-to-inject-shs200m-into-each-kampala-youth-sacco/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senior-presidential-advisor-byaruhanga-reiterates-president-musevenis-plan-to-inject-shs200m-into-each-kampala-youth-sacco) _2026-08-14 · PPU · State House Uganda_ Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Political Mobilisation, Mr. Moses Byaruhanga, has reiterated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's plan to inject Shs200 million into each youth SACCO in the five divisions of Kampala city as part of efforts to expand economic opportunities for young people. The post Senior Presidential Advisor Byaruhanga Reiterates President Museveni’s Plan To Inject Shs200m… ## [UPDF Distributes Impounded Charcoal to Communities in Nwoya](https://theelephant.co.ug/updf-distributes-impounded-charcoal-to-communities-in-nwoya/) _2026-08-14 · Editor · The Elephant_ Some of the impounded charcoal in Nwoya District. The distribution is part of the security crackdown launched after the 4th Division commander ordered the suspension of charcoal transportation through Uganda. By Willy Chowoo Nwoya, August 14, 2026—The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) 4th Infantry Division has distributed over 800 bags of charcoal impounded from illegal \[…\] The post UPDF… ## [UPDF Orders Halt to South Sudan Charcoal Trade.](https://theelephant.co.ug/updf-orders-halt-to-south-sudan-charcoal-trade/) _2026-08-12 · Editor · The Elephant_ This is one of the lorries impounded along the Gulu-Nimule Highway in Amuru district during one of the crackdown operations by the security. Maj. Gen. Busizori said authorities had received information alleging that proceeds from the charcoal trade were being channelled to the South Sudan-based SPLA-IO rebel group. By Willy Chowoo Gulu City—The UPDF 4th \[…\] The post UPDF Orders Halt to South Sudan… ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/O8nx5j48WQ3w) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [A fragile recovery: Are shrinking habitats behind the shifting elephant population trends?](https://theelephant.co.ug/a-fragile-recovery-are-shrinking-habitats-behind-the-shifting-elephant-population-trends/) _2026-08-11 · Editor · The Elephant_ Data tracking elephant numbers between 2011 and 2025 shows a gradual recovery in earlier years, followed by fluctuations and a recent decline. By Willy Chowoo Gulu City Uganda’s elephant population has followed a mixed trajectory over the past decades, reflecting both conservation gains and emerging threats that continue to test the resilience of one of \[…\] The post A fragile recovery: Are… ## [Gulu Referral Hospital to Host Free Specialist Medical Camp Targeting 1,600 Patients](https://theelephant.co.ug/gulu-referral-hospital-to-host-free-specialist-medical-camp-targeting-1600-patients/) _2026-08-11 · Editor · The Elephant_ The camp will bring together specialists in areas including heart, kidney, liver, brain, and other internal medicine conditions. Patients will also be screened for non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and other conditions. By Willy Chowoo GULU — About 1,600 people are expected to benefit from a free specialist medical camp at Gulu Regional \[…\] The post Gulu Referral… ## [Ministry of Health Rolls Out AI Chatbot to Boost Family Planning Uptake](https://theelephant.co.ug/ministry-of-health-rolls-out-ai-chatbot-to-boost-family-planning-uptake/) _2026-08-07 · Editor · The Elephant_ The chatbot, named Nurse Lina, operates on WhatsApp and provides users with instant, confidential guidance on family planning options, side effects, and nearby service points. By Willy Chowoo Gulu City Uganda’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot designed to improve access to family planning information and services, marking a significant \[…\] The… ## [Presidents Museveni And Samia Suluhu Launch New Phase Of Uganda-Tanzania Energy Partnership](https://statehouse.go.ug/presidents-museveni-and-samia-suluhu-launch-new-phase-of-uganda-tanzania-energy-partnership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=presidents-museveni-and-samia-suluhu-launch-new-phase-of-uganda-tanzania-energy-partnership) _2026-08-06 · PPU · State House Uganda_ President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Tanzanian President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan have launched a new chapter in Uganda–Tanzania energy cooperation following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating regional petroleum infrastructure, industrialisation and cross-border trade. The post Presidents Museveni And Samia Suluhu Launch New Phase Of Uganda-Tanzania… ## [State House Client Charter 2025/2026 – 2029/2030](https://statehouse.go.ug/state-house-client-charter-2025-2026-2029-2030/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-house-client-charter-2025-2026-2029-2030) _2026-08-04 · admin · State House Uganda_ The post State House Client Charter 2025/2026 – 2029/2030 first appeared on State House Uganda . ## [State House Service Delivery Standards: 2025/26 – 2029/30](https://statehouse.go.ug/state-house-service-delivery-standards-2025-26-2029-30/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-house-service-delivery-standards-2025-26-2029-30) _2026-08-04 · admin · State House Uganda_ The post State House Service Delivery Standards: 2025/26 – 2029/30 first appeared on State House Uganda . ## [State House Strategic Plan III 2025/26 – 2029/30](https://statehouse.go.ug/state-house-strategic-plan-iii-2025-26-2029-30/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-house-strategic-plan-iii-2025-26-2029-30) _2026-08-04 · admin · State House Uganda_ The post State House Strategic Plan III 2025/26 – 2029/30 first appeared on State House Uganda . ## [Lt Col. Frank Murema Takes Over Command Of 16 Service Brigade](https://statehouse.go.ug/lt-col-frank-murema-takes-over-command-of-16-service-brigade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lt-col-frank-murema-takes-over-command-of-16-service-brigade) _2026-08-04 · PPU · State House Uganda_ The Special Forces Command (SFC) on Sunday 2nd August 2026 conducted a series of handover and takeover ceremonies as senior officers assumed new responsibilities following recent appointments within the force. Lt. Col. Frank Murema officially handed over the office of Deputy Director of Operations at the SFC Headquarters to Lt. Col. A.C. Kaawe before taking \[…\] The post Lt Col. Frank Murema Takes… ## [Menstrual dignity in displacement and refugee settlements across the Global South.](https://theelephant.co.ug/menstrual-dignity-in-displacement-and-refugee-settlements-across-the-global-south/) _2026-08-04 · Editor · The Elephant_ Pupils during lunchtime assembly at Arua Hill Primary School scale Research from refugee contexts across Africa shows that many women and girls lack access to toilets with locks, clean water, lighting, and discreet disposal systems. By Teddy Dokotho Before the sun rises, 17-year-old Nyabothtot Maria quietly prepares for another school day inside one of Uganda’s \[…\] The post Menstrual dignity in… ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dAmYQF96swOF) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [President Museveni Welcomes Four New Envoys, Emphasises Stronger East African Common Market](https://statehouse.go.ug/president-museveni-welcomes-four-new-envoys-emphasises-stronger-east-african-common-market/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=president-museveni-welcomes-four-new-envoys-emphasises-stronger-east-african-common-market) _2026-07-30 · PPU · State House Uganda_ President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for the strengthening of the East African Common Market, warning that protectionist trade policies and high tariffs among regional partners undermine economic integration and deny citizens the benefits of a larger regional market. The post President Museveni Welcomes Four New Envoys, Emphasises Stronger East African Common Market first appeared on State…