UPDATE: Nutritionists have called on the government to introduce a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, saying it would help reduce the consumption of sugary drinks, curb obesity and support healthcare funding. Prof Charles Muyanja of Makerere University's Department of Food Technology and Nutrition said the measure could help address rising cases of obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases linked to excessive sugar consumption. The experts also welcomed recent increases in excise duty on cooking oil, sugar and cooking fat in the FY2026/27 budget. #MonitorUpdates 📹: @PrinceWdavid