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UPDF Expands Footprint in Teso and Karamoja with New Brigade Headquarters

The Third Infantry Division of Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF) got 204 acres of land from Kapelebyong community for the establishment of a newly created brigade headquarters to boost security, peace and foster development for the people of Kapelebyong district in Teso and Karamoja Subregions. Kapelebyong LCV Chairperson, Francis Akorikin and a community member show […]

UPDF Engineers to Construct First University in Bunyoro Region

The government of Uganda has tasked the UPDF Civil Engineers Brigade with constructing Bunyoro Region’s first university in Hoima city. Introduced to the site on August 7, 2024, the UPDF team, led by Lt Col Peter Kidemuka, will begin with project design, site clearing, and infrastructure setup. The Engineers Regiment Commander at the Uganda Peoples’ […]

East African Community Urges Public Awareness to Combat Spread of Monkey pox

The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has called on member states to educate the public on preventing the spread of Mpox (Monkeypox), following reports of rising cases in the region. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reported over 21,000 cases and more than 1,000 deaths since 2022. Uganda recently confirmed two cases in Kasese […]

UPDF Reports Stability on Uganda-DRC Border, Tourism Continues Unhindered

The security situation on the Uganda-DRC border remains calm, with tourism in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the Ishasha sector unaffected. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces confirm that tourist activities, such as gorilla tracking and wildlife viewing, are proceeding normally. The security situation in Uganda on the Uganda-DRC border is peaceful with uninterrupted tourism activities […]

Peruth Chemutai Wins Silver in Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Final

Uganda’s steeplechase runner Peruth Chemutai has clinched a silver medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechase final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Peruth Chemutai, a steeplechase runner from Uganda, won a silver medal in yesterday, August 6, 2024, during the women’s 3000m steeplechase final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Chemutai, who has been the defending Olympic […]

Kadaga Decries Adulteration of Ugandan Coffee by Other Countries

First Deputy Premier and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga raised concerns over the adulteration and rebranding of Uganda’s coffee by other countries, during her speech at the 30th National Agricultural Show in Jinja. She emphasized the need for focused efforts to protect Uganda’s coffee identity. Prison officials gifting Kadaga (2nd right) with […]

Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor Reshuffles Top Executives Amid Staff Resistance

Deputy Governor of Bank of Uganda, Michael Atingi-Ego, has initiated a major reshuffle of top executives after a year of staff resistance. Key changes include David Kalyango moving from Executive Director of Finance to head of bank supervision, replacing Twinemanzi Tumubwine, who now leads the National Payments Systems. The Deputy Governor Bank of Uganda, Michael […]

UK Experts Boost Uganda’s Cryptocurrency Tax Investigations

The Uganda Revenue Authority recently received training from the UK’s His Majesty Revenue and Customs on handling cryptocurrency for tax purposes. The training, aimed at enhancing URA’s capacity to manage and regulate crypto-related transactions, included insights from HMRC’s successful approach and strategies. Recently, staff from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)’s Tax Investigations Department received training […]

Hon. Tayebwa Tasks Minister Aceng to Address Plight of Protesting Medical Interns

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Ministry of Health to address the issue of intern doctors and present a statement to Parliament, on interventions undertaken yesterday 5th August 2024. The Ministry of Health has been instructed by Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, to address the problem of […]

Uganda’s Voter Population Expected to Reach 22 million in 2026

The Electoral Commission of Uganda projects that 22 million Ugandans will be registered to vote in the 2026 general elections, up from 18 million in 2021. This increase is attributed to the growing number of citizens reaching the voting age of 18. The update process for the National Voters Register will take place from January […]