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President Museveni Courts Italian Investors for Development Partnership

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda appeals to Italian investors for capital infusion into Uganda, emphasizing the need for private sector investment. During a meeting with an Italian delegation led by Ambassador Stefano Gatti, Museveni highlights Uganda’s natural resources and investment opportunities, urging cooperation in sectors like coffee production, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary drugs President Yoweri […]

Government of Uganda Seals Deal with ZEP-RE

Government has formalized an agreement with ZEP-RE, a leading reinsurer in Africa and a COMESA institution, aiming to enhance various financial initiatives including agricultural insurance and credit rating support. Ugandan government signs an agreement with ZEP-RE The Ugandan government has formally entered into an agreement with ZEP-RE, a prominent reinsurer in Africa and a specialized […]

Submarine Cable Damage Sparks Major Internet Outages Across West Africa

Multiple West African countries experienced significant internet disruptions due to damage to submarine communications cables. Ivory Coast, Liberia, Benin, Ghana, and Burkina Faso were most affected, while Cameroon, Gabon, Namibia, and Niger reported lesser disruptions. Telecom operators like MTN Group and Vodacom worked to divert traffic and repair cables, but specifics on the damage were not provided. The incidents highlight the vulnerability of global internet connectivity reliant on undersea fiber optic cables.

Finance Ministry Asked to Avail sh7b for Informal Businesses

Parliament has asked the finance ministry to avail seven billion shillings to support thousands of Jua-Kali (informal) business groups to transition into the formal economy next financial year during the The budget committee of Parliament yesterday 13th March 2022. During the budget committee meeting yesterday, March 13, 2022, the parliament requested that the finance ministry […]

UPDF Troops Praised for Counterterrorism Efforts in Barawe, Somalia

Brigadier General Anthony Lukwago Mbusi, Sector One Commander of UPDF troops in Somalia, praised the collaboration between UPDF and Somali forces in Barawe District, leading to peace despite Al-Shabaab’s provocations. During a four-day inspection, he urged maintaining operations to deny Al-Shabaab freedom, especially during Ramadan. Brigadier General Anthony Lukwago Mbusi, the Sector One Commander of […]

Uganda Revenue Authority Collaborates with Traders to Reform Used Clothes Import Valuation

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner General, John Rujoki Musinguzi, and Treasury Permanent Secretary, Ramathan Ggoobi, engaged with Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) to revamp the valuation process for second-hand clothing imports. The dialogue resulted in resolutions such as transitioning to invoice values, investigating foreign involvement in trading, and strict measures against under-declaring goods. Uganda Revenue […]

UBOS Extends Deadline for Census Job Applications

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics has extended the application deadline for Census Supervisors and Enumerators to March 22, 2024. Digital applications are required, and recruitment will be overseen by district CAOs. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has announced an extension of the deadline for receiving applications to March 22, 2024. In an official statement […]

Uganda’s Hippos Stomp to African Games Semis with Gritty 1-0 Win over Senegal

The Uganda U20 men’s national football team the Hippos have qualified for semi-finals after defeating Senegal 1:0 in the second game at the ongoing African Games in Accra, Ghana on Monday March 11, 2024, at Accra Sports Stadium. On Monday, 11th, March 2024, at Accra Sports Stadium, the Uganda U20 men’s national football team, the […]

President Museveni Champions Four-Acre Farming Model for Poverty Alleviation

President Museveni met with farmers from Ntungamo and Rukungiri districts, advocating for the four-acre model farming to combat poverty through diversification. He highlighted the importance of unity among NRM supporters and announced the elevation of Uganda Martyrs Technical Institute. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday March 12th , 2024 met a group of farmers from […]

Nsangi Police Bust Criminal Network: Over 80 Suspects Arrested

A successful police operation in Nsangi, Wakiso district, led to the arrest of over 80 suspects involved in ambush activities against travellers. Seized items suggest links to burglary. The Police in Nsangi, located within Wakiso district, have executed an intelligence-driven operation targeting individuals known for perpetrating ambushes against travellers. Patrick Onyango, the spokesperson for Kampala […]