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President Museveni Advocates for Education and Anti-Corruption at Mzee Daudi Bangirana’s Thanksgiving Ceremony in Mitooma

At a thanksgiving event in Mitooma, President Museveni honored Mzee Daudi Bangirana, father of Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, for his contributions to family and education. He also spoke on the dangers of identity politics and encouraged modern agricultural practices to enhance prosperity. President Museveni cutting cake with Mzee Daudi Bangirana and his family in Mitooma […]

Northern Corridor States Set to Reconstitute ITTLS Focal Points and Advance Integration Projects

The ITTLS Cluster has proposed recommendations to speed up EAC directives for regional development, with final updates expected by September 2024 before the 15th Summit. Partner States, led by Rwanda, will reconstitute their focal points and review tourism collaboration efforts. At the NCIPs meetings in Kigali, progress under the Single Customs Territory (SCT) Framework was […]

Uganda’s ICT Secretary Advocates for BPO to Combat Youth Unemployment at Development Summit

Dr. Aminah Zawede, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, urged Ugandan software developers to embrace Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) to reduce youth unemployment at the inaugural Uganda Development Summit. Dr Aminah Zawede speaking at the Uganda Development Summit in Kampala. The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, […]

Government Rationalization Boosted with UGX 26.9 Billion Following New Legislation

Government of Uganda released UGX 26.9 billion to implement new laws aimed at rationalizing agencies, as President Museveni approved 19 Bills. The Government has allocated UGX 26.9 billion for the rationalization of specific entities following President Yoweri Museveni’s signing of 19 enacted Bills into law on July 15, 2024. “The President has assented to 19 […]

Bilateral Meeting Advances Eldoret-Kampala Pipeline Project

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nakabirya, chaired a bilateral meeting in Nairobi to review the Eldoret-Kampala Refined Petroleum Products Pipeline project. The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nakabirya, chaired a bilateral meeting with the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Petroleum, Muhamed Liban, alongside Kenya Pipeline MD […]

148 UPDF Officers Are Set to Retire from Active Military Service

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commenced a sensitisation and documentation exercise for 148 senior officers, ranging from Colonels to Majors, in preparation for their retirement. The event is taking place at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy in Jinja. In advance of their retirement, 148 senior officers—ranging in rank from colonels to majors—of the Uganda […]

New Katonga Bridge Construction Set for October

Minister for Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, announced that construction of a new bridge over River Katonga on the Kampala-Masaka Highway will begin in October. The announcement came in response to MP Basil Bataringaya’s concerns over delayed repairs on the existing bridge, which was damaged by flash floods in May 2023, leading to […]

Uphold Rule of Law, UHRC Tells Public and Security Agencies

In light of recent protests, the Uganda Human Rights Commission has called for the public to observe the rule of law. Crispin Kaheru, a UHRC member, highlighted the need for peaceful and lawful behavior in exercising human rights and urged security agencies to respect these rights. The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has urged the […]

President Museveni Praises Security Forces for Thwarting Foreign-Funded Protest Plot

President Yoweri Museveni commended the Armed Forces, Security Forces, and citizens for stopping a planned demonstration, raising concerns about foreign funding and potential harm to Ugandans. President Yoweri Museveni commended the Armed Forces, Security Forces, and citizens for thwarting the planned demonstration on Tuesday 23rd July 2024. He highlighted two key concerns about the protest: […]

MTN Uganda edge past Huawei to Win ICT Football Tournament

In a captivating and highly competitive final match held at the Kampala International School Uganda (KISU), MTN Uganda emerged victorious against Huawei, the Tournament organizer, with a nail-biting 2-1 win yesterday 25th July 2024. The MTN Uganda team celebrate, moments after receiving the Huawei ICT Innovation Tournament Champions Trophy Yesterday, July 25, 2024, saw MTN […]