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URA Introduces New Passenger Baggage Clearance Guidelines at Entebbe International Airport

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has updated passenger baggage clearance procedures at Entebbe International Airport, raising the duty-free limit from USD 500 to USD 2,000 for passengers who have been abroad for over 24 hours. This applies only to personal baggage, excluding goods for sale or distribution. Passengers must declare goods and present receipts. The […]

Police Presidential Guard Officers Complete Advanced Special Unit Tactics Training in Nakaseke District

A total of 57 Police Presidential Guard officers completed a Tier II induction course at Fort Samora Machel Special Training School. The event highlighted the leadership of President Museveni and the ongoing support of Uganda’s security forces in building elite units. Graduation ceremony of the 57 officers from the Police Presidential Guard who were officially […]

Halimah Nakaayi applauds UPDF for Namboole Stadium renovation

Former 800m world champion Halimah Nakaayi has praised the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) civil engineers brigade for their excellent work in renovating Namboole Stadium, particularly the athletics track yesterday 23rd October 2024. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) civil engineering brigade has received accolades from former 800m world champion Halimah Nakaayi for their outstanding […]

President Museveni Commends IOC’s Refugee Sports Initiative During Meeting with Thomas Bach

President Yoweri Museveni met with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach at State House, Entebbe. The discussion, also attended by First Lady Janet Museveni, centered around Uganda’s support for sports, particularly the IOC’s initiative of involving refugees in the Olympic movement through the Refugee Olympic Team. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met and held discussions […]

UPDF Condemns Soldier’s Shooting Rampage in Agago District, Commits to Justice and Support for Victims

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) reported a tragic incident involving Private Amenoy Bonny, who shot and killed three civilians and injured two in Agago district on October 20. The soldier allegedly went on a shooting spree following personal issues with his wife. The deceased were identified as Apiyo Sunday (21), Akidi Santino (47), and […]

Minister of Works and Transport Launches State-of-the-Art Firefighting Equipment at Entebbe Airport

Gen. Katumba Wamala, Minister of Works and Transport, commissioned two new state-of-the-art fire trucks at Entebbe International Airport. These specialized vehicles enhance the airport’s emergency response capabilities, with water and foam carrying capacities designed to meet international fire safety standards. State-of-the-Art Fire Trucks at Entebbe International Airport. The Minister of Works and Transport, General Katumba […]

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach in Uganda to boost sports collaboration

By Nkunda Ricky Uganda is looking to cement further collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) following the visit of the organisation’s president, Thomas Bach. He arrived in the country on Tuesday (October 22) for a two-day visit alongside his wife and an entourage from the IOC and the Association of National Olympic Committees of […]

President Museveni Urges EALA to Prioritize East African Market Integration and Federation

President Yoweri Museveni, during a special East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) sitting at State House Entebbe, emphasized the importance of realizing East African market integration and political federation. President Mseveni in a group photo with EALA representatives at State House Entebbe. President Yoweri Museveni has appealed to the members of the East African Legislative Assembly […]

UCC Issues Notice to Telecoms for Unauthorised Transmitters in Kampala

The Uganda Communications Commission, in collaboration with the Police, has issued a warning to telecom companies for installing illegal transmitters in Kampala. UCC emphasized that unlicensed equipment violates the Uganda Communications Act and will be confiscated, with heavy fines or imprisonment imposed on violators. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), in collaboration with the Uganda Police […]

Saudi Arabia Agrees to Pardon and Repatriate Stranded Ugandan Migrant Workers

Saudi Arabia has agreed to pardon Ugandan migrant workers detained in deportation centres and prisons, following negotiations led by Uganda’s Minister of State for Labour, Esther Anyakun Davinia, with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Eng. Ahmed Alrajhi. Minister of State for Labour, Employment, and Industrial Relations, Esther Anyakun Davinia, has announced […]