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Minister Mulimba Urges Diplomatic Restraint After Uganda House Fire in Nairobi

Minister Mulimba has urged diplomatic restraint following the fire that destroyed Uganda House in Nairobi amid protests in Kenya. The incident, which caused significant property damage, is being addressed bilaterally. However, MPs have raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of Uganda’s foreign missions and inadequate financial oversight. Minister of State for Regional Affairs, John Mulimba, […]

ICC World Challenge League B: Uganda Determined to Bounce Back

Uganda, the top-ranked team in ICC Challenge League B, will kick off its campaign against Singapore on November 6. Playing on home soil, the Cricket Cranes aim to deliver strong performances, with their toughest match expected against Hong Kong on November 11. As hosts and the highest-ranked team in League B of the ICC World […]

Government committed to addressing challenges in tea industry

The state minister for Agriculture, Hon. Bwino Fred Kyakulaga, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to resolving the challenges facing Uganda’s tea industry While speaking at the 6th Africa Tea Convention and Exhibition, held from October 9-11, 2024, at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village in Rwanda. Speaking at the 6th Africa Tea Convention and Exhibition, […]

Uganda Signs €2.7 Billion Contract for Eastern Route SGR Project

On October 14, 2024, Uganda signed a €2.7 billion contract for the Eastern Route Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line, covering 272 kilometers from Tororo to Kampala, with construction set to start soon and complete in 48 months. Government of Uganda yesterday October 14, 2024 signed a Euro 2.7 billion contract for the construction of the […]

UNBS Awards Companies for Adhering to ISO Standards

On World Standards Day, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) awarded certificates to 26 companies for implementing ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems. The recognition aims to encourage the use of international standards to enhance the competitiveness of Ugandan products and services. The world was celebrating World Standards yesterday, under the theme: Shared Vision for […]

Eastern Africa Standby Force Launches Specialized Training to Protect Children in Armed Conflicts

The Eastern Africa Standby Force has launched a course to enhance member states’ ability to protect children in conflict zones. The training brings together military, police, and civilian personnel from ten EASF nations, focusing on equipping them with skills to address child protection challenges in line with international standards. The Eastern Africa Standby Force posing […]

President Museveni lauds trailblazing industrial giant Mehta Group

President Yoweri Museveni has commended Mehta Group for pioneering the sugar industry in Uganda and also thank them, particularly, Mahendra Mehta and his wife, for not giving up after the disappointment of Idi Amin [expulsion of Asians in 1972. President Museveni officiated at the centenary (100 years) celebrations of Sugar Corporation of Uganda Ltd (SCOUL) […]

President Museveni Resolves Land Dispute, Ensures Residents Retain Homes in Kyegegwa District

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has resolved a land dispute in Kyaka South County, Kyegegwa District, allowing residents of the contested Kyaka I area to retain their land. At Rwentuha Primary School, he announced plans to relocate an industrial park and avocado factory to Kyaka II, emphasizing the importance of protecting designated areas and promoting modern […]

Col. Emmy Katabazi Advocates for Educational Reform and Mindset Change Among Students

Col. Emmy Katabazi, ISO’s Deputy Director General, urged student leaders to focus on education that promotes national development rather than ‘enslavement.’ He encouraged them to embrace a mindset of patriotism and discipline, avoid distractions like social media, and advocate for a productive future for Uganda. The Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO), […]

MTN Unveils Sh1b Push for Cashless Payments

MTN Uganda has launched a sh1b campaign to promote cashless transactions through its mobile money platform, MoMo. The “Pay & Win with MoMo” initiative rewards customers using MoMoPay for daily transactions, aligning with the company’s Ambition 2025 goal to drive financial inclusion.