During the 55th Annual General Assembly of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), Vice President Jessica Rose Epel Alupo urged stakeholders in the African aviation industry to prioritize trust as a crucial element for growth and intra-Africa connectivity.
President Yoweri Museveni instructed the Ugandan Parliament to provide a monthly payment of Shs60m to all officially recognized cultural institutions to support their operational needs. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Thomas Tayebwa, revealed this information during his address at the wedding reception of His Majesty Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV and Her Royal Highness Jovia Mutesi at Igenge Palace in the Northern Division of Jinja City on Saturday.
President Museveni dismisses hopes of NRM government’s swift collapse, asserting its growing strength. He thanked the Patriotism Secretariat for its role and emphasized the need to love Uganda and its citizens for collective prosperity.
Revolutionizing Home Lighting: Doo Technologies CEO Dhruv Thakkar Unveils Cutting-Edge Smart Lighting System at Homes and Construction Expo 2023
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has been granted sole permission to import and distribute petroleum products for the Ugandan market, as Parliament approved the Petroleum Distributor (Amendment) Bill 2023.
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is making significant strides in preparing for the groundbreaking digital Population Census scheduled for May 10, 2024, where 86 percent completion rate in preparatory tasks, UBOS is focusing on mapping cities and finalizing the procurement of over 120,000 tablets for the census during a media training session and launch of African Statistics Week.
President Museveni concluded a two-day visit to the UAE, engaging in diplomatic discussions with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The talks focused on bolstering bilateral relations, exploring investment opportunities in Uganda’s economy, and discussing renewable energy. The UAE ruler accepted an invitation to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit in Uganda.
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa advises NARO experts against lobbying for the GMO bill, expressing opposition due to a rejected liability clause. He proposes genetic enhancement over genetic engineering and predicts challenges in lobbying the President.
Member states of the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Agreement (NCTTA) involving Uganda, Kenya, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo met on Monday 13th November 2023 to discuss Infrastructure projects, including the Standard Gauge Railway and Regional Road Projects.
Uganda and Kenya government leaders have instructed customs, police, and other authorities to ensure that trucks aren’t unnecessarily delayed at their bordersDuring the meeting, attended by Rebecca Kadaga, Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister, and Peninah Malonza, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for East African community.
