General Mbadi asks operational legal advisers and commanders to respect laws

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Wilson Mbadi has asked participants at the ongoing Operational Expert Legal Advisors (LEGAD) and Commanders Workshop to respect laws in an operational setting for the success of missionsat the Imperial Golf View Hotel in Entebbe yesterday 4th July 2023. During the Operational Expert Legal Advisors (LEGAD) and Commanders […]

Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Calls for Unified Stance on Anti-Homosexuality Act and Regulation of DNA Testing

The Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has tasked the Prime Minister Robinah Nabanjja, to develop a consistent and clear stance on the Anti-Homosexuality Act for Uganda’s diplomatic missions abroad. He emphasized the need for a unified voice on the act’s discussions, especially as it is being debated internationally. The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabanjja, has been tasked […]

Ugandan Companies Shine at the Annual Pacesetter Awards East African Chapter

The prestigious Annual Pacesetter Awards East African Chapter recently took place at the Weston Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, and brought together participants from 10 countries in the East African region. This grand event aimed to celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals who have demonstrated remarkable performance, innovation, and commitment within their […]

Mandela National Stadium Renovation Deadline Extended to November for Major Upgrades and Infrastructure Development

The Mandela National Stadium, initially set to be completed by August 1st , 2023, will now be ready by November 30th , 2023, according to the First Lady and the Minister of Education and Sports. The UPDF Engineering Brigade requested a change in completion dates to accommodate crucial modifications as part of the stadium’s massive […]

African countries urged to embrace e-Phyto certificates to compete internationally

African Union member states have urged the adoption and promotion of electronic phytosanitary certificates (e-Phyto). The e-Phyto system aims to improve the management of plant health risks by replacing paper certificates, enabling farmers to plan crop selection and facilitating the movement of agricultural products in the global market. African Union member states have been urged […]

Government Approves Increase in High Court Judges to Address Backlog and Demand

Parliament has approved a government motion to raise the number of Judges in the High Court from 83 to 151. The decision, tabled by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, comes in response to the growing population, rising crime rates, and a significant backlog of cases. The move aims to alleviate the burden on […]

Dilapidated Kampala Roads Set for Rehabilitation After Gen. Kainerugaba’s Intervention

After a joint tour of dilapidated Kampala roads by Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, and the KCCA Executive Director, work has begun to rehabilitate the industrial area roads. Weeks after the Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba had a joint tour of dilapidated Kampala roads with the […]

Government Aims to Accelerate Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Industry, To Foster Job Creation

In recent years, Uganda has emerged as a promising destination for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), leveraging its skilled workforce, favourable business environment, and competitive cost advantages. Recognizing the immense potential of this sector to stimulate economic growth and generate employment opportunities, the Government of Uganda has taken decisive steps to boost the BPO industry further. […]

Ugandan Contingent Builds Home for Elderly Resident in DRC

In a heartwarming gesture, Col. Michael Walaka Hyeroba, commanding officer of the Ugandan Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent stationed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on 29th June 2023 presented an 80-year-old man named Mzee Sefuko Ghato with a two-bedroom home in Amafiga village, North Kivu. The construction of the house was initiated by […]

How does Elon Musk’s newest development at Twitter affect social media influencing?

Elon Musk bought Twitter at approximately $44 billion on October 27, 2022.Given Mr. Musk’s strong reputation of entrepreneurship, it was perfectly predictable that he invested such huge sums of money in Twitter with a chief objective of making it a commercially profitable social medium for himself. In the initial efforts to make Twitter profitable, Elon […]