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Uganda is intensifying its efforts to end HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, with universities facing increased scrutiny for their role in preventing new infections among young people.

Uganda's transition to digital number plates has caused significant delays, stranding thousands of vehicles and motorcycles. This disruption is affecting businesses, delaying deliveries, and resulting in billions of shillings in lost government revenue.

The High Court in Uganda has ordered a judicial inquest into the 2018 shooting of Yasin Kawuma, driver of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine). The inquest aims to address a politically contentious unresolved killing.

Kabale District leaders in Uganda have commissioned two new twin classroom blocks at Butanda Secondary School, constructed at a cost of Shs285 million, while directing the contractor to complete outstanding works before the defect's liability period expires.

Veteran journalist Timothy Kalyegira was granted a cash bail of Shs650,000 by the Kira Chief Magistrate's Court in Wakiso District. He is a political commentator.

Over 200 goats were slaughtered and 40 cattle stolen in a violent raid at a farm in Kalongo Sub-county, Nakasongola District. Suspected land disputes are linked to the attack, with unknown assailants also injecting an unidentified substance into other animals.

Ugandan journalist Timothy Kalyegira is in custody and faces charges under the Computer Misuse Act. He is scheduled to appear before Kira Magistrates Court after days of uncertainty about his whereabouts.

Farmers in Ntungamo District, Uganda, are facing worsening drought conditions that are causing crops to wither, water sources to diminish, and pasturelands to dry up. The situation has tightened the grip of drought across several rural communities in the area.

Deputy Chief Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi has urged High Court judges in Uganda to stop citing understaffing and inadequate funding as reasons for delays in dispensing justice and instead focus on finding practical, local solutions to improve case management.

Parents and teachers in Sugu Village, Ssi-Bukunja Sub-county, Buikwe District, are protesting a land dispute that threatens the demolition of their community school. The ongoing conflict has caused fear among residents that the school could be destroyed at any time.

A joint intelligence-led security operation in Nebbi Municipality, Uganda, led to the arrest of two suspects found in possession of assorted military and government stores. The suspects were apprehended during the operation.

Livestock farmers in Lwemiyaga County, Sembabule District, Uganda, are dealing with a Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak affecting cattle, sparking fears of livestock losses and economic hardship.

The Uganda Prisons Service has confirmed 93 inmates are currently on death row in Uganda, with no executions having been carried out since 1999.

The treason case hearing involving opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, was stalled when both failed to appear before the High Court, causing uncertainty about the proceedings. The court session could not proceed due to the defendants' absence.

Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale have requested the High Court Criminal Division to terminate their treason trial, citing unlawful abduction from Kenya, illegal military detention, and constitutional rights violations.

Uganda's Kampala police have arrested three individuals in connection to the mob killing of rugby player Sydney Gongodyo. The incident involved a mob attack resulting in his death.

Members of the Banyarwanda community in the Greater Masaka region have urged President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to reconsider ministerial representation after Parliament rejected Dr Lawrence Muganga's appointment as State Minister for Internal Affairs.

Agricultural experts in Uganda are urging smallholder farmers to adopt market-oriented production and climate-smart farming practices to address challenges in the agriculture sector. The call emphasizes irrigation as a key strategy for climate-resilient farming.