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Medical Interns give Ministry of Health 24 Hours to release their deployment programs and payments

The medical interns under their umbrella The Uganda Medical Association have given the Ministry of Health 24 hours to release their demanding deployment dates and deployment lists, yesterday 6th June 2023 at Galloway House, Mulago. Over 2000 pre-medical interns have issued the Ministry of Health a one-day ultimatum to urgently release an official communication about […]

Uganda’s She Cranes Gear Up for the Netball World Cup in South Africa

Excitement is building among netball enthusiasts in Uganda as the national women’s netball team, fondly known as the She Cranes, prepares to showcase their skills on the global stage. With the Netball World Cup set to take place in South Africa next month and it will run from July 28 to August 6. The She […]

President Museveni appreciates Tanzania’s former First Lady Maria Nyerere for attending Nyerere Beatification Prayer Day in Uganda

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, met with Mama Maria Nyerere, the former First Lady of Tanzania on 5th June 2023, to discuss shared interests. The President expressed his gratitude to Mama Maria for attending the Nyerere Beatification Prayer Day, an annual event held at the Namugongo Catholic Shrine. Mama Maria Nyerere is the leader of the […]

Ugandans urged to plant at least one tree annually as an individual contribution towards environmental conservation

During the World Environment Day celebrations on June 5th, 2023, at Kololo independence grounds, the Minister for Water and Environment in Uganda, Hon. Sam Cheptoris, urged every citizen to plant at least one tree annually. The call to action emphasizes the importance of individual contributions towards environmental conservation and highlights the government’s commitment to addressing […]

Rootical obtains Shs1.4 billion to create a food system that will revolutionize the economy of Uganda

To transition to regenerative agriculture, smallholder farmers require inputs, training, market access, and other solutions. According to Isaac Muhofa, venture builder at Rootical, “As a startup studio, we are in the business of establishing businesses that can offer these products and services to speed that shift. The startup studio is trying to support Ugandan business […]

FAO Partners with Uganda to Enhance Dairy Product Quality and Expand Export Market

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has entered a partnership with Uganda to improve the quality of the country’s dairy products and explore new international markets. The partnership with FAO is expected to bolster the growth of the dairy sector in Uganda and promote economic benefits for farmers. Uganda has entered a new partnership with […]

President Museveni Reaffirms Commitment To Russia-Ukraine Peace Process

While participating in a virtual meeting hosted by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of the Republic of South Africa, at State House Nakasero, President Yoweri Museveni pledged his support and commitment to the peace process on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis. President Yoweri Museveni emphasized that the two countries (Russia and Ukraine) could benefit from the […]

Harnessing Uganda’s Film Industry: Thomas Tayebwa’s Pledge to Cultivate Cultural Heritage and Economic Prosperity

Thomas Tayebwa, the deputy speaker of Uganda pledged to promote the country’s film industry, recognizing its significance in the preservation and promotion of culture and history. During his participation in the 10th Uganda Film Festival Gala Night on 3rd June 2023, Tayebwa emphasized that the government relies on the film sector to showcase the value […]

Museveni Refuses Endorsement during NRM Caucus Retreat in Kyankwanzi

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders’ retreat in Kyankwanzi ended with anxiety surrounding the support for President Yoweri Museveni as the sole candidate for the 2026 elections. Mr. Duadi Kabanda expressed concerns about NRM lawmakers pressuring Museveni for his endorsement. However, it was later clarified that the President rejected such actions. President Museveni addressed the […]

75 cows recovered by Joint Security Forces in Teso Sub-region that were stolen by armed Karamajong cattle rustlers

Joint security forces in Teso Subregion have successfully recovered a total of 75 stolen cows that were taken by armed Karamajongcattle rustlers. The recovery operation involved a forceful confrontation with the criminals in Aleuleu village, leading to the retrieval of 61 cows. The pursuit continued, resulting in the additional recovery of 14 cattle in Abim […]