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Makerere University and University of Namibia Renew MoU to Strengthen South-South Collaboration in Higher Education and Research

Makerere University and the University of Namibia renewed their MoU on August 13, aiming to enhance collaborative research between academia and industry. The signing took place during the RUFORUM Triennial Conference, celebrating RUFORUM’s 20th anniversary. Makerere University (Mak) and the University of Namibia (UNAM) renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 13 to enhance […]

Eastern Africa Standby Force Convenes In Uganda To Boost Conflict Prevention And Early Warning Capabilities

The East African Standby Force (EASF) has convened in Uganda for a three-day conference with vital stakeholders from Early Warning agencies, to enhance regional collaboration towards conflict prevention and resolution, boost situational awareness, and develop a coordinated response to emerging threats and crises, particularly within Uganda, Yesterday 19th August 2024. East African Standby Force In […]

Dr. Besigye Urges FDC Youth to Emulate Museveni’s Resilience

Dr. Kizza Besigye, the founding president of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), praised President Yoweri Museveni’s resilience during the 1981-85 bush war, highlighting his ability to endure harsh conditions. Drawing from his own experience as Museveni’s personal doctor during the war, Besigye expressed disappointment with young opposition members who are unwilling to make similar […]

Tanzania set to gain from Uganda’s groundbreaking electric bus plant

Tanzania is well-positioned to capitalise on the opportunity presented by East Africa’s first electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Uganda, as the country has a reliable power supply, and abundant deposits of iron, coal, and strategic minerals. Tanzania is ideally situated to take advantage of the opening of East Africa’s first electric car manufacturing facility in […]

President Museveni Inaugurates 21st FEASSA Games at Bukedea, Emphasizes East African Integration Through Sports

President Yoweri Museveni officially inaugurated the 21st FEASSA Games at Bukedea Comprehensive School on August 18, 2024, highlighting the importance of East African integration through sports. President Museveni officially opened the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association yesterday in Bukedea district in Eastern Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was on Sunday August 18, […]

Minister Ogwang warns FEASA officials and managers against poor officiating

The Minister of State for Sports, Peter Ogwang, has warned Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) officials and managers against poor officiating and fielding of ineligible athletes during the official flagging of the FEASA games and commissioning of the sports infrastructure by President Kaguta Museveni at Bukedea Comprehensive School on Sunday, August […]

Chinese Scholars Visit Uganda to Boost TVET and ICT Collaboration

A delegation of Chinese scholars visited the Uganda Institute of ICT to strengthen vocational education ties between Uganda and China, focusing on enhancing cooperation in technical training, faculty exchanges, and curriculum development under the China-Africa Vocational Education Alliance. Dr. Fredrick Kitoogo, the Principal UICT A delegation of scholars from China held meetings with officials from […]

UMRA Warns Public Against Unauthorized Loan Providers

The Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA) has issued a warning to the public against using unauthorized loan providers, particularly those operating through mobile apps and social media. These entities are reportedly violating the Microfinance Institutions and Money Lenders Act of 2016 and the recently introduced digital lending guidelines. The Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA) has […]

Government Plans to Relocate Ministries to Bwebajja by 2028

The government of Uganda has finalized plans to move all ministries to a centralized location at Bwebajja in Wakiso District by 2028. This announcement was made by Hajj Yunus Kakande, the permanent secretary in the Office of the President. Plans have been finalised by the Ugandan government to relocate all ministries by 2028 to a […]

Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon Kit Unveiled for 2024 Edition

The countdown to the third edition of the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon is on, with the official marathon kit for 2024 recently unveiled by UBL’s Commercial Director, Emmy Hashakimana. The kit features a dual-colour scheme for different race distances and includes a new drawstring bag along with a water bottle and waist bag. This […]