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Uganda Launches Third Oil Field Licensing Round to Boost Reserves and Economic Growth

Uganda’s Ministry of Energy initiates its third oil field licensing round to enhance reserves and stimulate economic growth, targeting the potential of the Albertine Graben. With 6.5 billion barrels of oil reserves, a significant portion economically recoverable, the push aligns with Uganda’s economic strategy. In a bid to bolster its oil reserves, Uganda’s Ministry of […]

Government considers a policy reversal on vaccination of livestock to allow farmers purchase vaccines.

The Minister of Agriculture, Frank Tumwebaze, considers a policy reversal on livestock vaccination due to budget limitations, stating that the current policy covering 1.1% of susceptible animals is insufficient. Tumwebaze notes the financial challenges and proposes cost-sharing options. The Cabinet will discuss this on February 5, 2024. The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries […]

Parliament Approves Ugx100 Billion for Akii Bua Stadium

Parliament has accepted a plan to set aside almost 100 billion shillings in the 2024–2025 fiscal year for the construction of Akii Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira City According to the recently adopted 2024–2025 budget framework paper. Parliament has approved the proposal to allocate about one hundred billion shillings in the next financial year of […]

President Museveni Thanks Security Forces for Success of NAM And G-77+ China Summits

President Museveni, also the Commander in Chief of UPDF, yesterday 1st February 2024 expressed gratitude to security forces for their crucial role in the success of NAM and G-77+ China summits at Speke Resort Munyonyo-Kampala. President Museveni, head of Public Services Lucy Nakyobe at Kololo ceremonial grounds celebrating with the Security Forces for success of […]

Prime Minister Nabbanja Champions Uganda’s Economic Potential in Italy

Prime Minister Nabbanja Robinah advocates for Italian investments at the ECAM summit in Rome. She highlighted Uganda’s investment potential, emphasizing a conducive business environment and policies. Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah while attending the ECAm summit in Rome, Italy The Right Honourable Nabbanja Robinah, Prime Minister of Uganda, addressed Italian investors at the 5th […]

6.8 billion Shillings Recovered from Kampala Tax Defaulters

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has successfully collected an amount of sh6.8 billion in just one week following the enforcement of compliance with the Digital Tracking System (DTS) and the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) in the Kampala Central Business District (CBD). Sandra Kaitare, the Assistant Commissioner of the Petroleum and Mining Division […]

Civil Aviation Authority Act Amendments Aim to Ensure Compliance in Uganda

Uganda is responding urgently to recommendations from an international aviation audit by introducing amendments to the Civil Aviation Authority Act. The proposed changes aim to align Uganda’s aviation regulations with international standards set by the Chicago Convention. Legislators are on standby to process amendments to the Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to forestall hard-hitting […]

Uganda And UN Launch $41.9 Million Joint Programme for Data and Statistics to Advance Sustainable Development Goals.

The Government of Uganda and the United Nations System have launched the Joint Programme for Data and Statistics (JPDS), a $41.9 million initiative implemented by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics and 12 UN entities. First Deputy Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga Government of Uganda and the United Nations System in Uganda yesterday 31st January […]

UN Unveil Ambitious US$41 Million Initiative for Data Transformation

A historic collaboration between the Ugandan government and twelve UN agencies has resulted in the launch of a ground-breaking program that marks the beginning of a new chapter in the nation’s data strategy. Under the direction of the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), the Joint Programme for Data and Statistics (JPDS) is a massive US$ […]