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Bukedea Farmers Receive High-Breed Goats from State House

The office of the president under the program of poverty alleviation has delivered the seventh consignment of high-breed goats to model farmers in Akwarikwar Sub County in Bukedea district yesterday 11th September 2024. Yesterday, September 11, 2024, the President’s Office, as part of the Poverty Alleviation Program, handed over the seventh shipment of superior goats […]

Government Launches Sh385b Solar-Powered Irrigation Project in Kalungu District

The government has launched a solar-powered water supply and irrigation system in Kalungu district to address water shortages and revive agricultural lands impacted by unreliable rainfall and poor soil productivity. The Government has unveiled a mega solar-powered water supply and irrigation system in Kalungu district. The project is aimed at providing a sustainable solution to […]

Tooro Kingdom and NARO Forge Alliance for Agricultural Transformation and Economic Growth

The Tooro Kingdom has partnered with the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) to advance agricultural practices in the region. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to tackle high stunted growth rates by introducing NARO’s advanced technologies and research, including high-yield and climate-resilient crops. The collaboration also focuses on agritourism to boost the local economy and […]

Uganda and Bangladesh Boost Military Cooperation Through Strategic Exchange

Uganda and Bangladesh have strengthened their military ties through a strategic knowledge exchange during a meeting at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs in Mbuya. Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, the Chief of Joint Staff Policy and Strategy for the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF), hosted a distinguished delegation from the National Defence College of […]

A Look Back at the Legacy of Liberation: The Struggle for Peace, Governance, and the Rule of Law under President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa

As His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa’s birthday, September 15th, draws near, we are reminded not only of this significant occasion in his life but also of the enduring legacy of a man whose life has been intricately linked to the narrative of Uganda’s liberation, peace, and progress. From a teenage revolutionary to the […]

Ugandan priest receives American revolution award

The Rev. Can. Sam Murangi, a Ugandan and naturalised American, has been honored with the prestigious National Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) Americanism Medal. Murangi was selected from a pool of 3,000 applicants, with only five individuals receiving the award. The distinguished National Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) Americanism Medal has been awarded […]

URA Extends Tax Amnesty to Support Post-Pandemic Business Recovery

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has extended its tax amnesty program, waiving interest and penalties on unpaid taxes as of June 30, 2023, for businesses that pay their principal tax by December 31, 2024. This extension aims to support businesses still recovering from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a continued effort to […]

President Museveni Honors Late Minister Sarah Mateke and Emphasizes Health Vigilance

At a memorial event for the late Hon. Sarah Mateke, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni praised her calm demeanor and impactful contributions as Minister of State for Defence and previously as Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs. He emphasized the importance of health vigilance, urging Ugandans to prioritize regular check-ups to avoid preventable tragedies. […]

President Museveni And Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Honors Gen. Aronda Nyakairima’s Legacy at the Inaugural Kampala Defence & Security Expo

President Museveni paid tribute to the late Gen. Aronda Nyakairima, former Chief of Defence Forces, for his pivotal role in professionalizing the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF). Speaking at the Gen Aronda Memorial Event, Museveni praised Aronda’s discipline, leadership, and ideological impact on the military. CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba highlighted Aronda’s selfless service and legacy, […]

Launch of Ministry of Education and Sports’ Digital Agenda Strategy: Clarification on Mobile Device Use in Schools

On August 22, 2024, the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports launched the Ministry’s Digital Agenda Strategy. The strategy aims to enhance the use of electronic tools and technologies in education and sports management. However, the Ministry is still developing policy guidelines to regulate digital tool usage in schools, including clarifying the roles […]