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UNEB Deploys Security and Implements Measures to Ensure Fair PLE Exams

The Uganda National Examinations Board has deployed 13,000 scouts and 600 security personnel to ensure smooth conduct of the upcoming Primary Leaving Examinations starting November 6, 2024. The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) says it has deployed a total of 13,000 scouts ahead of the commencement of the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). An additional 600 […]

UAE Investors Commit to Transforming Uganda’s Waste into Clean Energy and Valuable Products

Investors from the UAE have pledged to collaborate with the Ugandan government to convert waste into valuable products like clean energy, fertilizers, and fuel. Investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have committed to collaborating with the Ugandan government to transform waste into valuable outputs such as clean energy, fertilizers, and fuel. This commitment was […]

President Museveni Warns Misleading Leaders

President Yoweri Museveni has urged leaders to focus on economic independence and wealth creation, particularly through commercial agriculture. He criticized leaders who mislead citizens and those who obstruct key national projects, like the Bujagali Dam, emphasizing the need for cooperative governance. President Yoweri Museveni addressing people at the thanksgiving ceremony in Luwero President Yoweri Museveni […]

Ugandan Migrant Workers Pardoned; Second Batch Returns Home from Saudi Arabia

The second batch of Ugandan migrant workers imprisoned in Saudi Arabia is returning home after being pardoned, thanks to diplomatic efforts between Ugandan and Saudi officials. The Ugandan Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development announced the news, following the earlier release of a first group of 40 workers. The second batch of Ugandan migrant […]

Students Trained to Boost Bee Farming Value in Uganda

In a collaborative effort, students from Bugema University, Malawi University of Science and Technology, Makerere University, and the University of Copenhagen participated in a two-week hands-on training program in Uganda’s Luwero and Kiboga districts to address challenges in bee farming. Local and foreign universities have teamed up to equip students with skills in bee farming […]

Queen Ariana Lamara of Gulu City Wins Silver and Best Interview at International Children’s Festival in Dubai

Queen Ariana Lamara, the Face of Gulu City, earned the Teen Talent 2024 Silver Crown and Best Interview Award at the 22nd International Children’s Festival of Culture and Art in Dubai. Representing Uganda, she highlighted Northern Uganda’s heritage and raised awareness about issues like malnutrition and the impact of the LRA insurgency on children Queen […]

Elgon Half Marathon 2024: A Celebration of Athleticism, Social Advocacy, and Scenic Beauty

The second edition of the Elgon Half Marathon in Mbale attracted local and international participants under the theme “Running for Climate Action, Inclusive Economic Growth, and the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence.” Tourism Minister Tom Butime, UNDP’s Obahor and Joshua Cheptegei flag off runners The second edition of the Elgon Half Marathon drew participants from Uganda […]

Transition in Uganda’s Electricity Meters: New Era Begins November 2024

Minister of Energy, Ruth Nankabirwa, announced that prepaid electricity meters, commonly known as “yaka,” will expire by November 24, 2024, due to outdated software. UEDCL is upgrading these meters to ensure continuous service, extending their lifespan to November 2054. In January, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, announced that by November […]

Strengthening Ties: Uganda and UAE Forge New Economic Partnerships at Dubai Forum

The Uganda delegation recently arrived in Dubai for the UAE Business Forum, aimed at enhancing economic ties between Uganda and the UAE. Welcomed by prominent Dubai Chamber officials, Ambassador Zaake W. Kibedi underscored the forum’s significance in fostering business connections. PSST Ramathan Ggoobi presented Uganda’s economic outlook, highlighting investment potential. Amb. Zaake W. Kibedi,Prime Minister […]

President Museveni to Attend Nile Basin Summit, Advocates for Sustainable Development in Tropics

President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed his participation in next year’s Nile Basin States Summit in Cairo, responding to an invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The Egyptian President’s invitation was formally delivered by Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, whom President Museveni received on 31st October 2024 at […]