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Police, army intensify crackdown on charcoal. The crackdown covers charcoal trade originating from the West Nile Sub-region, northern Uganda and Teso sub-regions https://links.monitor.co.ug/c1fuWn  #MonitorUpdates
Charcoal crackdown sparks debate as traders count losses.
While environmentalists welcome efforts to save forests, traders and consumers warn of mounting economic pressure https://links.monitor.co.ug/QyztX5  #MonitorUpdates
“We are harming public resources. I am a minister because of the trust of the people of Uganda. I am not working for Otafiire, I am not. I am working for the people of the republic of Uganda. And if they don’t deserve my competence, then I should go home and look after my goats. I am here holding trust for the people of Uganda and that is why I am telling you what I know”- Gen (rtd) Kahinda Otafiire.

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How Kasirye built a market for Uganda's artisans


Cerinah Nalwoga Kasirye lost her volunteer post when Covid-19 struck. She used the setback to build an e-commerce social enterprise that connects rural artisans with buyers at home and abroad https://links.monitor.co.ug/7kcWd8
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Experts warn Uganda against quitting ICC.
The ICC investigates and prosecutes individuals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression https://links.monitor.co.ug/33yZL6  #MonitorUpdates
Govt defends charcoal ban to protect forests.
Ms Lumumba said the decision was part of broader efforts to restore the country’s natural environment https://links.monitor.co.ug/23YJEy #MonitorUpdates
Charcoal ban: What are the cooking alternatives.
While environmentalists welcome the move, a section of the public said alternatives locals could switch to have been priced beyond their reach https://links.monitor.co.ug/2hTKWC #MonitorUpdates
Mulago performs 12 bone reconstruction surgeries.
Many beneficiaries faced severe trauma and open fractures that would have otherwise resulted in limb loss and permanent prosthetics https://links.monitor.co.ug/6z4Jwg #MonitorUpdates
Schools under scrutiny for failing to register UCE candidates.
The national examiner showed that 48 schools across the country had failed to submit candidates for registration with Uneb to sit for UCE for 2026 https://links.monitor.co.ug/vLqv_F #MonitorUpdates
Judiciary on spot over delay to release litigants’ Shs300m.
The outstanding funds are linked to security deposits made during the court proceedings https://links.monitor.co.ug/WaOVHw #MonitorUpdates
Scientists develop drought-resistant coffee varieties.
- The study examined the variety's potential to address challenges facing the sector https://links.monitor.co.ug/tO6xb- #MonitorUpdates
Sub-county policing model transforms Bukedi’s security.
For many residents, the distance to the nearest police station can determine how quickly an incident is reported and how effectively it is handled https://links.monitor.co.ug/j7aRnA #MonitorUpdates
Teso farmers revamp grapefruit growing.
The varieties are both seed and seedless, with red and white flesh attributed to carotene and lycopene pigments https://links.monitor.co.ug/C4HO1h  #MonitorUpdates
Sheila Nabuuma’s story of living without a uterus. Ms Nabuuma, 40, a self-employed community psychologist, says her menstrual periods were painful from the time she started menstruating at 13 https://links.monitor.co.ug/s2EPB7  #MonitorUpdates
Economists fault Central Bank action to money more expensive.
Economists warn that Bank of Uganda's emergency rate hike could deepen credit  constraints, squeeze household incomes, weaken  investment and slow economic growth https://links.monitor.co.ug/WTfaY0  #MonitorUpdates
Speaker halts charcoal ban enforcement, orders review. Mr Oboth-Oboth warns that enforncement without proper proper planning could create operational challenges https://links.monitor.co.ug/IWxQc6  #MonitorUpdates