Qimiao Fan, the new World Bank Country Director for Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Somalia, called for simplifying investment processes and reducing regulations to enhance business operations, particularly for micro, small, and medium enterprises.
The Uganda-Czech Republic Business Forum was held in Prague, aiming to boost economic ties between the two nations. Led by Phillip Kakuru, Uganda’s delegation explored investment opportunities in key sectors like agriculture, ICT, and tourism.
Gulu University have been declared the champions of this year’s National Inter-University Poetry, Debating Championship. Gulu University earned the title of best debaters, followed by Kyambogo University, whose representatives; Deborah Kahinju and Mary Sharon Karungi, emerged one of the standout debaters on Saturday 5th 2024
President Museveni has instructed the Uganda Wildlife Authority to stop charging fees to non-tourist travelers using Murchison Falls National Park due to the closure of the Karuma Bridge. He emphasized that it is unreasonable to charge these vehicles and raised concerns about the impact of large vehicles on wildlife visibility, which could affect tourism.
Members of Parliament from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces donated advanced dental equipment worth UGX 45 million to Dr. Ronald Bata Memorial Hospital, a Special Forces Command facility in Entebbe. The handover, led by Brig. Gen. Charity Bainababo on October 4, 2024, emphasized the importance of providing quality dental care to both military personnel and civilians.
Power tariffs on Buggala Island in Kalangala District have been reduced following a community hearing, with domestic and commercial consumers seeing significant rate cuts. The changes, effective October 2, 2024, address long-standing concerns about high costs.
Ugandan firms are preparing to participate in the Elite Brands Awards International on December 13, 2024, at the Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi, featuring over 18 countries.
Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Monica Musenero, announced Uganda’s plans to begin manufacturing Monkeypox vaccines. Speaking before the Presidential Affairs Committee in Parliament, she highlighted the involvement of local and international teams in creating diagnostics, vaccines, and drugs for Monkeypox, which has become a public health priority.
The Ugandan government is set to construct low-cost housing estates for low-income earners to address the country’s housing deficit of 2.4 million units. State Minister for Housing, Percis Namuganza, announced that the houses will be offered through a rent-to-own scheme, with payments spread over 10 to 15 years.
Speaker Anita Annet Among has called for the Ministries of Education and Gender to resolve their differences over the National Kiswahili Council Bill 2024 at the Cabinet level. The bill aims to establish a council to promote Kiswahili, but lawmakers are divided on whether it should fall under the Ministry of Education or Gender.
