Uganda Revenue Authority clarified the government’s directive on restricting specific goods in customs-bonded warehouses. The focus is on protecting local industries, and adherence to agreements with importers is encouraged for fair implementation.
The construction of the Speke Resort Convention Centre at Munyonyo in Uganda, a joint venture between the government and business tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia, has been successfully completed ahead of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and Group of 77 (G-77) +China summits scheduled to begin on January 15, 2024.
Algeria and Morocco will send high-level delegates, possibly their presidents, to the 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Kampala from January 15-20. The summit, themed ‘Deepening cooperation for shared global affluence’ highlights collaboration among 120 member states. The G77 summit will follow, continuing discussions on global cooperation and development.
According to the Beijing city administration, Chinese state-backed specialists have discovered a means to identify users who use Apple’s encrypted AirDrop communications service.
The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is gearing up for a robust agricultural agenda in the upcoming financial year. Key achievements from the past year include the release of high-yield crop varieties, advancements in livestock vaccines, and the acquisition of a fisheries research vessel. Noteworthy is the rice variety boasting a 10-ton yield per hectare, offering a chance for Uganda to double rice production.
Lucy Nakyobe, Chairperson of the NOC for NAM and G77+ China Summit 2024, inspected Entebbe International Airport’s upgrades for the upcoming summits. Uganda will host NAM Summit (Jan 15-20) and Third South Summit (Jan 21-23).
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, rejected Francis Zaake’s appointment as Deputy Chief Whip, citing the absence of the position in parliamentary rules. This move halted an attempt to assign Zaake multiple roles.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is in the lead as Uganda prepares to host the prestigious G77+China Summit and the National Aligned Movement (NAM), ready to guarantee the health and welfare of every participant.
Oxitec is joining forces with Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) to combat malaria in Uganda. The partnership, revealed during a meeting with President Museveni, aims to develop safe, sustainable solutions for vector control.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has addressed the nation, showcasing victims who escaped Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) camps in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The victims shared harrowing experiences of captivity and torture. President Museveni warned ADF terrorists to surrender, emphasizing their imminent demise.
