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EAC Leaders Call for Removal of Barriers to Boost Cross-Border Trade and Integration

At the 19th EAC Sectoral Council on Transport, Communications, and Meteorology in Mombasa, Kenya, EAC partner states were urged to eliminate barriers that hinder transportation and cross-border trade. Kenya’s CS for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir, emphasized the importance of efficient transport and digital connectivity for regional economic growth. East African Community (EAC) Partner States […]

Deputy Prime Minister Calls for Urgent Action Against Cervical and Breast Cancer Misconceptions

Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Isanga Rukia Nakadama called on Ugandans to reject the myth that cervical and breast cancers primarily affect low-income individuals, highlighting the need for HPV vaccinations, screenings, and timely treatment. Speaking at the 6th Fight Women’s Cancer Run, she stressed that cervical and breast cancers are leading causes of women’s deaths in […]

Uganda’s Strategic Entry into BRICS: Trade, Security, and Economic Opportunities

Uganda became the first East African nation to join BRICS as a partner, positioning itself within a growing alliance that seeks to reshape global economic policies. BRICS comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and now new partners like Uganda has emphasized reducing reliance on the US dollar through de-dollarisation, aiming to foster stronger, currency-neutral […]

Uganda Signs Deal with RCC to Revitalize Telecommunications Sector

On October 25, 2024, Uganda’s government signed an agreement with Dubai-based Rowad Capital Commercial (RCC) to revitalize Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited (UTCL). The signing ceremony, attended by President Yoweri Museveni, aimed to position UTCL as a key player in regional telecommunications and drive job creation through foreign investment. President Yoweri Museveni, Minister of ICT and […]

Speaker Anita Among Elected Vice-Chairperson of African Parliamentary Forum

Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has been elected Vice-Chairperson of the Forum of African Speakers and Presidents of Legislatures. The election, held in Accra, Ghana, highlighted the importance of regional unity and cooperation in addressing Africa’s development challenges The Speaker of Parliament, Honorable Anita Among, has been elected Vice-Chairperson of the Forum of African Speakers […]

AFRIYEA Golf Academy Nominated for the Prestigious 2025 Global Environmental Award

AFRIYEA Golf Academy, Uganda’s leading junior golf program, has been nominated for the 2025 Golf Environment Awards, competing as the only African organization in the International Golf category. AFRIYEA Golf Academy, a Ugandan-based junior golf development program with a mission of aligning golf with sustainability, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Golf Environment Awards (GEA) […]

Uganda and Serbia Revive 1963 Trade Agreement to Boost Economic Cooperation

A Ugandan delegation, led by General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, is in Serbia to participate in a Joint Commission for Trade Cooperation session on October 25, 2024. The mission aims to reactivate the 1963 trade agreement between Uganda and former Yugoslavia and advance agreements made by Presidents Museveni and Vučić, including the Bilateral Air Services Agreement. […]

President Museveni Provides Support to Families of Fuel Truck Fire Victims

A fuel truck fire in Kigoogwa town, Wakiso district, on October 22, 2024, has resulted in 15 fatalities and 24 critical injuries. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has provided five million shillings to each victim’s family and one million shillings to those injured for medical expenses. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni The families of the victims of […]

European Union Explores Partnership Opportunities at Kiira Motors

The European Union’s ambassador to Uganda, Jan Sadek, led a delegation of about 10 EU ambassadors on a visit to the Kiira Motors Plant in Jinja district yesterday 24th October 2024. Yesterday, October 24, 2024, Jan Sadek, the ambassador of the European Union to Uganda, took a group of roughly ten EU ambassadors on a […]

EU Ambassadors Commend UPDF’s Key Role in Promoting Regional Peace and Stability

European Union Heads of Mission in Uganda praised the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their critical role in promoting regional peace and stability, especially in Somalia. The commendation was made during a visit to UPDF military colleges in Jinja, where EU ambassadors met with key military commandants. European Union Heads of Mission in Uganda […]