Refugees
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National News
With donor funding declining, Uganda faces refugee crisis at breaking point
As Uganda’s refugee population swells to around 1.7 million, the country finds itself struggling to maintain its reputation as one…
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Health
Tackling the hidden mental health crisis in Uganda’s refugee settlements
Amid the sprawling refugee settlements of Uganda, the visible challenges—scarce resources, overcrowded shelters, and food insecurity—are only part of the…
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Features
Residents struggle with high rent, business decline amid influx of Eritreans in Makindye
Residents of Makindye Division have voiced their frustrations over what they perceive as an influx of Eritreans dominating local businesses…
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Features
Riziki Shungu: the educator empowering Congolese refugees in Uganda’s capital Kampala
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the government of Uganda report that over 500,000 Congolese refugees have…
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News
EU, UNHCR announce 3-year partnership for sustainable refugee response in Uganda
The European Union (EU) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have today signed a multi-year programmatic partnership…
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News
Uganda spends over Shs4.9trillion on buying firewood for refugees annually
The Office of Prime Minister (OPM) has revealed that Uganda spends $1.3Bn (Shs4.944trn) annually on refugee response, of which, Shs4.019trn…
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News
The refugee burden that is weighing down Uganda with crushing needs
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and partners are seeking $68 million to provide life-saving assistance and protection for…
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Business
Programme To Deliver Sustainable Energy To Refugees Launched
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has today launched a four-year Sustainable Energy Response Plan (SERP) for refugees and host communities. The…
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