October 2025- Page 3

President Yoweri Museveni’s practice of distributing cash handouts in brown envelopes—often in public settings—has drawn increasing scrutiny. Civil society, political opponents, and media report that these disbursements may amount to voter bribery

Uganda has launched what may be its most ambitious malaria intervention yet. In early April 2025, the government officially rolled out the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, integrating it into the country’s routine immunization

Iganga, Uganda — Residents of Iganga and Kamuli districts are pinning high hopes on the ongoing rehabilitation of the Iganga-Kamuli Road, a vital transport artery connecting several key towns in Eastern Uganda.