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for the 02 Feb - 08 Feb

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Uganda School Set Up Solar Hydroponics
1. Uganda School Set Up Solar Hydroponics

St. Kizito High School in Namugongo, Uganda, integrated solar-powered hydroponics with food preservation and processing in its Green Innovations Park curriculum. Students grew leafy greens in soil-free, nutrient-rich systems powered by solar energy. They learned to reduce waste, preserve produce, and add value. The program combined practical sustainability skills, renewable energy use, and basic agribusiness training to prepare students for climate-resilient food production, entrepreneurship, and careers in Uganda’s agricultural sector.

Govt Revives Traffic Penalty System
2. Govt Revives Traffic Penalty System

The Uganda Ministry of Works and Transport is reintroducing the Electronic Penalty System (EPS) to reduce high road fatalities. The system, previously suspended over fines and public concerns, will start in pilot zones on high-risk highways, monitoring speed, traffic-light compliance, and lane discipline. Officials will review penalties, conduct nationwide sensitization, and combine digital enforcement with road safety upgrades. The phased rollout aims to improve compliance, deter dangerous driving, and enhance public safety.

Uganda Purchases Wildlife Helicopter
3. Uganda Purchases Wildlife Helicopter

The Uganda Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities is purchasing a Shs10 billion helicopter to enhance wildlife protection across national parks, including Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth. The aircraft will allow rapid ranger deployment, support search-and-rescue operations for injured animals, and enable ecological monitoring, including wildlife censuses. The investment aims to reduce poaching, improve operational efficiency, and safeguard tourism, which contributed Shs12.2 trillion in 2025 and supports over 200,000 jobs nationwide.