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Uganda Crowned Cricket World Cup Challenge League B Champions in Dominant Win Over Bahrain

Uganda claimed the Cricket World Cup Challenge League B title with a decisive 166-run victory over Bahrain, led by Shrideep Mangela’s century. Abhay Sharma’s squad now stands at the top of the table, showcasing their strong potential for the remaining league cycle. Match Results: Uganda: 267/8, Bahrain: 101 Uganda wins by 166 runs Singapore: 118, […]

President Museveni Launches Four-Acre Model Farming Campaign in Greater Kibaale

President Museveni initiated the Four-Acre Model farming campaign in Kakumiro, Kagadi, and Kibaale districts to empower farmers with modern agricultural practices and enhance household incomes. Highlighting successful examples from Gomba and Sembabule, Museveni encouraged farmers to embrace commercial agriculture to join the money economy. President Museveni demonstrating to the people of Greater Kibaale districts on […]

Government Earmarks Shs552m for Repairing Grounded MV Ssese

Government has earmarked Shs552.1 million for repairing MV Ssese, one of the two public passenger and cargo vessels that ply the Kalangala -Bukakkata route on Lake Victoria. The vessel suspended its operations last week to undergo the annual mandatory intermediate docking survey. For the purpose of rehabilitating the MV Ssese, one of the two public […]

Uganda Receives Third Consignment of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccines from Egypt to Combat Outbreak

Uganda has received 2.5 million doses of Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccines from Egypt, marking the third consignment this year to support the country’s livestock vaccination efforts. The vaccines were officially received by Ugandan military representatives, with key Egyptian officials also in attendance. Uganda has received an additional consignment of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines from Egypt, comprising […]

President Museveni Extends Financial Aid to Empower Mityana Roadside Vendors

President Museveni extended financial aid to 112 roadside vendors in Mityana District to boost their small businesses, providing each vendor with UGX 100,000 in capital. Distributed by State House officials Princess Pauline Nassolo and Flora Kabibi, the support aimed to strengthen household incomes and reduce poverty. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday 14th November 2024 extended […]

Hon Tayebwa Calls for Urgent Data, AI Legislation

Deputy speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has called for the urgent drafting and passing of relevant regulations around data usage and artificial intelligence (AI) and says this will ensure that Uganda catches up with the progress of technological development. In an effort to guarantee that Uganda keeps up with technological advancements, Deputy Speaker of Parliament […]

Deputy IGP Ochaya Warns of Rising Social Media Misuse Among Teen Girls

Deputy Inspector General of Uganda Police Force, Mr. James Ochaya, has sounded the alarm on a disturbing trend where young girls, some as young as 14, are using social media to seek romantic relationships with older individuals during the launch of the Child and Family Protection Induction Training Curriculum and Manuals in Kampala on Thursday […]

Uganda Airlines to Expand International and Intra-Africa Routes by 2025

Uganda Airlines plans to significantly expand its network by mid-2025, targeting new international routes to London, Saudi Arabia, and China, as well as regional routes within Africa, including Cape Town, Khartoum, and Goma. Chief Commercial Officer Adedayo Olawuyi announced these plans at a travel agents forum in Johannesburg, revealing that the London Gatwick route will […]

Kyambogo University to hold first East Africa Conference on Disability

Kyambogo is set to hold the first ever East Africa Conference on Disability inclusive higher education at the University in Kampala scheduled for 13th -14th, November 2024. The first-ever East Africa Conference on Disability Inclusive Higher Education will be held by Kyambogo at the University in Kampala on November 13–14, 2024. The first Lady who […]

Government Enhances Immunization Coverage, Adds Yellow Fever and Malaria Vaccines

Government has updated the childhood immunization schedule in Buliisa District, adding the yellow fever vaccine and expanding doses for measles, Rota, and polio vaccines. Dr. Gabriel Taban, Assistant Health Officer, announced this during the “Big Catch-Up” drive to increase vaccination coverage. The government has incorporated the yellow fever vaccine into the childhood immunization schedule, as […]