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Namboole Set to Host 2024, 2025 Editions of Rugby Africa Cup

Uganda is set to host the 2024 and 2025 editions of the Rugby Africa Cup at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. The announcement follows Africa Rugby’s acceptance of Uganda’s bid, with renovations at Namboole accommodating various sports disciplines. Uganda will host the 2024 and 2025 Editions of Rugby Africa Cup at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. This […]

Site Cleared for Uganda Cancer Institute’s PET Centre Project

The Uganda Cancer Institute seeks parliamentary approval and funding to establish a sh110b PET centre, aiming to enhance early cancer detection and reduce overseas referrals. The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) informed Parliament that a proposed site for the establishment of a sh110b Positron Emission Tomography (PET) center has been approved and is awaiting groundbreaking. Led […]

Sustaining Uganda’s Small Pelagic Species Fishery: Drafting a Comprehensive Policy for Long-Term Management

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries in Uganda is drafting a comprehensive policy to sustainably manage the Small Pelagic Species fishery, including mukene, which has been integral to the country’s fishing industry for over 50 years. The Small Pelagic Species fishery, including mukene, has been a significant aspect of Uganda’s fishing industry for […]

Uganda-EU Business Forum Emphasizes Job Creation and Standards Compliance

The European Union (EU) reaffirms rigorous standards for imports from Uganda, prompting collaboration with local authorities and the private sector to meet market demands. Ahead of the 3rd Uganda-EU Business Forum, discussions focus on job creation, environmental initiatives, and boosting trade and investments. Uganda’s advantageous position in the EU market is emphasized, highlighting opportunities for […]

IGP tasks National Forest Authority to produce evidence on Namanve land

 A legal dispute between the National Forestry Authority (NFA) and investors in Namanve Industrial Park over land ownership. The investors claim the land is not part of a forest reserve, citing a court ruling, but NFA insists it is. The police are investigating the matter, seeking evidence to resolve the dispute.

Judiciary’s Commitment to Justice Sector Enhancement

The Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo presided over a meeting emphasizing the crucial role of a robust justice system in promoting the rule of law and supporting sustainable development, with a focus on partnership and commitment to enhancing Uganda’s justice sector.

President Museveni Urges District Leaders to Prioritize Prosperity for Ugandans

President Museveni addressed 472 district leaders at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the prosperity of Ugandans. He highlighted the historical challenges faced by the country due to misdiagnosed problems by past leaders and outlined the four core principles of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) aimed at promoting prosperity: Patriotism, Pan-Africanism, socio-economic transformation, and democracy.

Harvard University Picks Interest in Makerere Students’ Cancer Biosensor Project

The Harvard University Innovations Incubator has expressed interest in the concepts developed by a team of students from Makerere University. Their creation is a biosensor capable of identifying cancer-causing agents present in water and the environment. The team that worked on the Biosensor project for detection of Toxic Cancer-Causing substances in the environment at the […]