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State-of-the-Art UPDF Headquarters Nears Completion Ahead of Schedule

Under Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s leadership, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces and Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters have seen significant transformation in just eight months The State-of-the-Art UPDF Headquarters After only eight months with Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba at the helm of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MoDVA) […]

Karuma Bridge Reconstruction Nears Completion, Set to Open December 20

The Ministry of Works has announced December 20 as the opening date for the Karuma Bridge, currently undergoing a Shs11 billion reconstruction. State Minister for Works Musa Ecweru inspected the site, confirming progress at 85% and commending the engineers’ efforts. The ministry of works has pronounced December 20 as opening date for Karuma bridge, currently […]

FUFA Initiates Professional Grassroots Coaching Training in West Nile

A four-day intensive coaching training program aimed at empowering grassroots football coaches is underway in Zombo District, West Nile. Organized by the Federation of Uganda Football Association and funded by Zombo District, the training began on Wednesday, December 4, and will conclude on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Cream Land Motel in Paidha Town Council. […]

VAR to Debut at CHAN 2024 in East Africa

CAF has confirmed the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology for the forthcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) in East Africa. CAF Competitions Officer Serge Aussume […]

Uganda’s Swimming Team Aims to Build on Success at Africa Aquatics Zone IV Championships

Uganda’s swimming team is aiming to build on their success at the Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Championship as they compete in the 20th Africa Aquatics Zone IV Swimming and Open Water Championships in Windhoek, Namibia, from December 4-8, 2024. The seven-member team, including captains Heer Usadadiya and Tara Kisawuzi, was flagged off by Uganda Olympic […]

She Cranes Depart for Netball Africa Cup in Namibia

The She Cranes departed for Namibia to compete in the Netball Africa Cup, with notable players like Rachel Nanyonga returning and new talent joining the squad. The She Cranes, Uganda’s national netball team, departed on Thursday 5th December 2024 to participate in the Netball Africa Cup happening from 9th – 14th December 2024 in Swakopmund, […]

IGP Asks Promoted Officers to Roll Out Sub County Policing Model

The IGP implored the promoted senior officers to ensure their subordinates and superiors are focused on achieving the mission of protecting Ugandans at Police Headquarters Naguru. At Police Headquarters Naguru, the IGP urged the promoted senior officers to make sure their superiors and subordinates are committed to fulfilling the job of defending Ugandans. Speaking at […]

Minister Tumwebaze Advocates Regional Collaboration Against Locusts

Uganda’s Agriculture Minister, Frank Tumwebaze, joined eight other Eastern African ministers at the DLCO-EA session in Mombasa to strategize sustainable, collaborative solutions for combating desert locusts, which threaten regional food security. Uganda’s Minister of Agriculture, Frank Tumwebaze, has joined eight other African ministers to develop a coordinated strategy to combat desert locusts. The ministers are […]

Boost To Uganda’s Digital Transformation as Museveni Launches Phase V Of National Backbone Infrastructure

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni launched Phase V of the National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI) in Moroto, Karamoja Sub-region, marking a significant step towards expanding Uganda’s internet connectivity. This phase adds 5,845 kilometers of fiber optic cable to the 4,387 kilometers already laid, reinforcing efforts to enhance digital inclusion and drive socio-economic transformation across the country. In […]

Uganda Strengthens FMD Vaccine Production with Support from Egypt

Uganda has received vaccine manufacturing equipment worth $700,000 and an additional 1.5 million doses of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines from Egypt, bringing the total to 10 million doses received this year. The consignment, handed over by Brig Gen Dan Kakono, aims to bolster Uganda’s efforts to combat FMD, which has impacted 32 districts. Uganda Receives […]