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Government Reaffirms Commitment to Launch National Health Insurance Scheme

Government is committed to launching a National Health Insurance Scheme to provide affordable healthcare for all Ugandans, with new legislation in progress that would require citizens over 18 to enroll and pay a small annual premium. The State Minister of Finance for General Duties, Henry Musasizi, has affirmed the Government’s commitment to launching the National […]

Uganda’s BRICS Partnership Set for December Formalization, Signaling Strategic Economic and Security Ties

Uganda is set to formalize its partnership with BRICS this December in Kampala. Foreign Affairs Minister Gen. Jeje Odongo, meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi, discussed Uganda’s entry into BRICS as a partner state. The Ugandan and Russian delegation meeting on the sidelines of the First Ministerial […]

Uganda Airlines Advances Towards Profitability Amidst Expansion Efforts

Uganda Airlines is progressing toward profitability, driven by network and fleet expansion to meet rising demand. In 2024, the airline added new routes, including Abuja, Lusaka, and Harare, alongside international destinations such as Dubai and Mumbai. The airline, which currently operates six aircraft, has plans to increase its fleet to 13 by 2030, adding new […]

Government Reduces Processing Time for Certificate of Good Conduct to Improve Service Delivery

The Government has reduced the processing time for Uganda’s Certificate of Good Conduct to five days, down from seven, to enhance public service efficiency. The fee remains UGX 76,000, and officials urge applicants to avoid brokers. The Government has announced a reduction in the processing time for the Certificate of Good Conduct as part of […]

Bliss GVS Donates UGX 35 million in Essential Medicines to Kampala Health Centers

Bliss GVS Pharmaceuticals donated UGX 35 million worth of anti-malarial and dermatological medications to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), received by Dr. Sarah Zalwango, Acting Director for Public Health. Dr. Zalwango emphasized the importance of the donation, noting high demand for anti-malarial drugs during the rainy season. She encouraged preventative measures like mosquito net use […]

Uganda Observes Remembrance Day for World War I Fallen Soldiers

The British High Commission in Uganda recently held its annual Service of Remembrance to honor Ugandan soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. The ceremony, held at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Bugolobi, was attended by Brigadier General James Kinalwa of the Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF), representing General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, alongside […]

President Museveni Calls for Resolution in Tororo District Division Dispute

President Museveni urges patience in resolving the Tororo district split dispute between Tororo County and West Budama, emphasizing the need for consensus to avoid mistakes. He also addressed delays in the Osukuru fertilizer project, attributing setbacks to corruption among local officials. President Yoweri Museveni has once again addressed the ongoing debate surrounding the division of […]

Museveni Approves District SACCOs to Empower Industrial Hub Graduates

President Yoweri Museveni has approved a plan to support graduates from Uganda’s Presidential Industrial Hubs through district-based SACCOs, providing start-up capital for small enterprises. Museveni while commissioning the Bukedi Zonal Presidential Industrial Hub in Kibuku District during his Parish Development Model (PDM) Assessment Tour. President Yoweri Museveni has approved a new initiative allowing graduates from […]

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and Gen Songesa Strengthen Uganda-DRC Security Cooperation

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with Gen Christian Tshiwewe Songesa, the Chief of Staff of the DRC Armed Forces, in Kampala to enhance regional security collaboration. View Post Gen Kainerugaba, DRC’s Gen Songesa Discuss Regional Security Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with General Christian Tshiwewe Songesa, the […]

URA Launches Research Lab to Foster Academic Collaboration and Economic Research

The Uganda Revenue Authority launched a new research lab, developed with support from the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UN-WIDER), to strengthen ties between academia and URA through data-driven research. This lab, initially opened in 2022, provides access to URA’s extensive datasets, supporting research that guides policy and economic growth strategies. […]