Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCCA) Spokesperson Vianney Luggya stated that Entebbe International Airport has increased its capacity to hold 60-100 aircraft in anticipation of hosting the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Group of 77 (G-77) + China Summit in January 2024.
Uganda has reopened the Katonga bridge, destroyed by floods this year in May, with restoration and upgrades carried out by the Chinese Communications Construction Company. The bridge plays a vital role in connecting Uganda to Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) handed over security responsibilities of Villa Somalia (State House) and Parliament in Mogadishu on December 17th 2023
Instagram has launched a new feature that allows users to customize “Add Yours” templates with text, images, and GIFs, enabling the creation of meme-worthy Stories. Users can upload a story to the template, add personalized components, and then select the “Add Yours Templates” sticker to pin chosen elements. With the help of a new feature […]
Instagram has unveiled a generative AI-powered background editing tool, initially available to users in the United States. The feature, led by Ahmad Al-Dahle, allows users to modify image backgrounds using predefined prompts for Stories. Users can choose from ready prompts like “On a red carpet” or “Being chased by dinosaurs,” or create their own. Courtesy […]
President Museveni encourages Kakumiro residents to adopt Minister Byamukama’s successful four-acre model for commercial farming, emphasizing high-value crops and animal rearing. The President lauds Byamukama’s monthly earnings of sh60m and urges residents to follow suit.
First Lady Janet Museveni commends Huawei for digitalizing the education system and promoting ICT in Ugandan educational institutions. She expressed optimism about further collaboration in 2024 after meeting with Huawei’s senior management.
South Sudanese refugees in Obongi district have expressed gratitude to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his welcoming policy during political turmoil. The refugees, based in Palorinya refugee settlement, referred to Museveni as a father for Africa and thanked the leaders and people of Obongi district for their warm welcome and land provision during a meeting with the RDC, Samuel Mpimbaza Hashaka, at Itula sub-county headquarters in Obongi district on Saturday 16th December 2023
Uganda has removed visa requirements for citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as part of their East African Community (EAC) membership. Starting January 1, 2024, citizens from both nations can enter without a visa. The DRC government is expected to reciprocate.
Medical practitioners at the Panda Children’s Clinic launch in Jinja, Uganda, advocated for the need to prevent the spread of SCD by implementing mandatory testing, especially before marriage.
