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Hon. Tayebwa Slams Bureaucratic Procurement Delays on Kampala-Jinja Expressway

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, strongly criticized the bureaucratic procurement processes responsible for unwarranted delays in the execution of crucial national projects. He expressed these views during the plenary session held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, while presiding over discussions prompted by a statement from Hon. Fred Byabakama, the state minister for Transport, regarding the […]

President Museveni Declares 2024 As the Year of Wetlands for Life

President Museveni declares 2024 as the “Year of Wetlands for Life,” emphasizing individual and collective efforts to protect Uganda’s wetlands. The President outlined government interventions and urges leaders and citizens to actively participate in wetland preservation. President Yoweri Museveni has emphasized the importance of individual contributions in safeguarding wetlands across Uganda. While acknowledging the Ministry […]

President Museveni Emphasizes the Need for Socio-Economic Transformation to Enable Government Pay Good Salaries to Public Servants

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni said the government cannot pay good salaries to public servants if there’s no socio-economic transformation in societies while passing out 413 secondary school Head teachers from greater Western Uganda, Mubende and Kasanda Districts were undergoing ideological orientation training at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi on Saturday 3rd February, 2024. President […]

Uganda And Chinese Companies Sign MOU For Sustainable Development

The Government of Uganda signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chinese companies Luokung Technology Corporation and Shiftings Limited to promote environmental protection and sustainable development in Uganda. The agreement includes exploring the establishment of a carbon exchange platform in Uganda for trading carbon not only within the country but also across Africa. President Yoweri […]

Uganda’s Fuel Industry Faces Scrutiny for Standards Violations

The government plans to conduct an operation against non-compliant fuel stations violating established standards, such as improper locations and congestion. The Fuel Marking and Quality Monitoring Program has reduced fuel adulteration, with a high compliance rate of 99.5%. Government will soon conduct an operation against fuel station operators who have violated the set establishment standards. […]

How Ugandan Soyabean, Simsim Dominate European Market

The agricultural industry in Uganda is a vibrant and intricate field that most timid investors are unwilling to venture into. Dealing with farmers, middlemen, suppliers, buyers, and other stakeholders can be unpredictable and lead to a web of honest and dishonest people that have the power to make or ruin many aspirations. Mr. Varun Bhassin, […]

Judiciary Introduces National Court Open Day to Enhance Public Engagement

The Judiciary in Uganda is organizing its first national annual court open day on February 29, 2024, at Kololo Independence Grounds. This initiative aims to bring judicial services closer to the public, allowing interaction with judicial officers and providing an opportunity for the public to learn about court processes. The event will involve Judges from […]

MPs Applaud Judiciary’s Impressive Construction as President Museveni Set to Commission

President Museveni will commission the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal buildings on February 9, 2024. Permanent Secretary Pius Bigirimana disclosed this during a meeting with MPs. Chairperson Rwakoojo praised the impressive construction, emphasizing value for taxpayers’ money. President Yoweri Museveni is scheduled to officially commission the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal buildings on […]