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President Museveni Advocates for Local Manufacturing Over Importation of Goods

In his State of the Nation Address, President Museveni stated that government-subsidized loans will not be given to importers of second-hand clothes and similar goods. Instead, UDB funds will support manufacturing, agriculture, and certain services, aligning with the National Development Plan III’s strategy to promote local production and reduce imports. President Yoweri Museveni has announced […]

Uganda Signs Contract with Turkish Firm for Construction of Hoima Stadium Ahead of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

The Government of Uganda has signed a contract with Turkish company M/S SUMMA for the construction of a 20,000-seater multi-purpose stadium in Hoima. This stadium will be among the venues for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Uganda will co-host with Kenya and Tanzania. Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel Secretary General of National Council […]

President Museveni Congratulates New EAC Secretary General Veronica Mueni Nduva

President Yoweri Museveni congratulated Veronica Mueni Nduva on her appointment as the new Secretary General of the East African Community during the 23rd Extraordinary Summit. Nduva, the first female to hold the position. She succeeds Dr. Peter Mutuku Mathuki, who was reassigned as Kenya’s Ambassador to Moscow. President Yoweri Museveni has extended his congratulations to […]

Minister Kabanda Promotes President Museveni’s Free Skilling Initiative

At the Mulago Skilling Centre, parents and well-wishers gathered to witness the handiwork of youths trained under the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl and Boy Child (PISGBC). The centre offers training in 11 disciplines including carpentry, welding, and tailoring. Minister of Kampala City, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, praised the initiative and urged parents to enroll […]

Government Imposes U$200 Levy on Refined Gold Exports, Bans Export of Unrefined Gold

The government has introduced a new statutory instrument imposing a levy of U$200 per kilogram of refined gold for export. Additionally, the government has banned the export of non-refined gold. A new statute that levies a $200 fee per kilogramme of refined gold intended for export has been proposed by the government. Furthermore, the export […]

South Korea Agrees to Lend Uganda Shs1.9 Trillion as Public Debt Nears Shs100 Trillion

Ugandan Minister of Finance, Hon. Matia Kasaija, together with the Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cho Tae-Yul, have signed the Framework Agreement for a US$500 million (Shs1.89 trillion) loan from Korea EXIM Bank at the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul on the sidelines of the First Korea-Africa Summit on 6th June 2024 On […]

Uganda and Iraq Hold First Consultative Dialogue to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, hosted Mr. Ghazi Ktab, Director of the Africa Department at the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Kampala for the inaugural consultative dialogue between the two nations. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, today […]

Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Praises Strong Uganda-Italy Relations

During the 78th Italian National Day celebration, Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa lauded the strong bilateral relations between Uganda and Italy, noting Italy’s role in Uganda’s development and the mutual benefits of their trade and cultural exchanges. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa interacting with H.E Mauro Massoni, the Ambassador of Italy in Uganda The […]