The National Drug Authority (NDA) and the Buganda Kingdom signed a memorandum of understanding to work together in safeguarding public health. Under this partnership, His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Mutebi II will champion the cause of safe drug usage in the Buganda Kingdom and across Uganda.
Uganda People’s Defence Forces are actively pursuing the perpetrators of a tragic incident at Queen Elizabeth National Park, where 3 people were killed in an attack suspected to have links with a rebel group. The UPDF vows to increase pressure on the attackers while urging vigilance from the public. Despite the tragedy, the rest of the country remains peaceful and open for tourism.
The Ugandan army is taking action to stop Turkana warriors from infiltrating the Karamoja region due to ongoing attacks. President Museveni issued an order banning Turkana pastoralists from grazing until those responsible for the deaths of Ugandan geologists are produced.
X, formerly Twitter, announced today that is starting a new experiment to charge a $1 per year fee for “new unverified” users to interact with posts. The company said this test is currently live in New Zealand and the Philippines and existing users won’t be affected
In a speech at the 2nd Annual National ICT Job Fair 2023, President Museveni emphasized the importance of using information and communication technology (ICT) to strengthen Uganda’s economy and promote self-sufficiency. He cautioned against using ICT to promote importation and urged the country to focus on boosting local goods and services.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has committed to participating in the ambitious Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project in East Africa, aiming to link the Indian and Atlantic Oceans for enhanced regional connectivity and trade. Uganda invited the DRC to a meeting on this during the recent joint commission meetings. DRC will nominate engineers and coordinate with Uganda for SGR standards, with joint site visits planned by March 2024.
The Joint Clinical Research Center (JCRC) and Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) have received a substantial $45 million grant from USAID to advance HIV vaccine research in Uganda. The announcement was made at the United Nations General Assembly.
President Museveni on Monday 16th October 2023 met with Polish businessman Mariusz Lwanski, Chairman of Prometheus, to discuss establishing a drone manufacturing center in Uganda. Lwanski outlined the potential uses of drones, emphasizing security and various applications. President Museveni pledged support for this initiative.
ICEA Lion Uganda has launched a “Go-Green Drive-in Schools” initiative to promote environmental sustainability in response to pressing environmental concerns in Uganda and Africa. The company’s CEO, Emmanuel Mwaka, emphasized the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices for reducing the carbon footprint and safeguarding the environment.
The commendable efforts of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces deployed under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia in assisting with the construction of a hospital in war-torn Somalia. This humanitarian endeavor is seen as a testament to UPDF’s commitment to peace and development in Somalia.
