The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) announced it had removed the Kasubi Royal Tombs from the list of endangered World heritage sites saying it was satisfied with restoration effortsat the ongoing convention in Riyadh, Saudi’s capital.
The 2nd Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference 2023 was launched in Diani, Kenya, with the aim of boosting tourism collaboration between Uganda and Kenya’s coastal regions. The conference, scheduled for November 13th -14th 2023 will bring together over 300 professionals from both nations. Key attractions include beaches, gorilla tourism, adventure travel, and cultural experiences.
The ninth coronation anniversary celebration of Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV in Busoga Kingdom themed “Harnessing the Environment,” will take place at Namungalwe Ssazza ground in Kigulu chiefdom, Iganga district.
Uganda is set to initiate dairy exports to Algeria, with the first shipment of powdered milk scheduled for next month as part of a deal signed earlier this year. The Dairy Development Authority (DDA) revealed that Uganda aims to export milk products worth up to USD 500 million to Algeria. The initial consignment consists of 120,000 metric tons, a fraction of the 1.4 billion litters agreed upon.
Apple is set to reveal the iPhone 15 at a special event today September 12th 2023, and we already know a lot about what to expect thanks to rumors and supply chain sources but this time, applause goses to the European Union regulators. That last source strongly suggests that the newest iPhone will get a USB-C connector, replacing the Lightning connector that Apple introduced with the iPhone 5 in 2012.
The Chief of Military Intelligence, Major General James Birungi has underscored importance of regional efforts in addressing issues of mutual security concern and tackling the threats of terrorism, drugs, human trafficking, and money laundering among others in a meeting between the Military Intelligence of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and the Defence Intelligence of the South Africa National Defence Forces.
The Youth and Innovation Expo 2023 is to be held at Makerere University on October 5 and 6 2023. Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa will grace the occasion and the event’s theme is “Fostering Innovation for Uganda’s Transformational Development,” sponsored by UNDP, MTN Uganda, and Start Hub Africa. It aims to showcase youth inventions and enterprises.
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, has come under scrutiny for comments made during a rally in Luweero District. Ugandans criticized him for promoting tribalism in the country. The executive director of the Uganda Media Centre, Mr. Ofwono Opondo, questioned Bobi Wine’s leadership, urging restraint in tribal rhetoric.
Makerere University has provided training to over 100 fish farmers from western, central, and eastern regions to enhance modern and best practices in fish farming, aiming to boost the aquaculture industry.
Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressed Head Teachers from the Eastern Region, emphasizing the importance of the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) four core principles – Patriotism, Pan-Africanism, Socio-economic Transformation, and Democracy – in promoting prosperity.
