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Celebrating a Life Well-Lived: President Museveni’s Tribute to Hassan Mwinyi

A heartfelt tribute from President Yoweri Museveni to former Tanzanian President Mzee Hassan Mwinyi, highlighting their shared history, collaborative efforts in regional development, and Mwinyi’s significant contributions to East African unity and Uganda’s liberation struggle. President Yoweri Museveni extends heartfelt condolences on the passing of Ali Hassan Mwinyi, former President of Tanzania, who departed on […]

Uganda Hosts 11th AfSBT International Congress

The 11th African Society for Blood Transfusion International Congress is being held in Uganda, showcasing the country’s commitment to improving blood transfusion services. Key stakeholders are convening to discuss various topics, with Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng emphasizing Uganda’s role as host and commitment to safe blood access. Dr. Dorothy Byabazaire, Uganda Blood Bank Service Executive […]

UPDF to Establish Defence Forces University in Uganda

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Wilson Mbadi has revealed plans by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to transform the current National Defense College – Uganda (NDC-U) in Njeru, Buikwe district into a defence forces university. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) intend to convert the existing National Defense College – Uganda (NDC-U) […]

Uganda Commits to Join Africa’s Single Air Transport Market

Uganda is set to become a participant in the Single African Air Transport Market by the end of June, marking a significant step towards the integration of the continent’s aviation sector. State Minister of Works and Transport Hon. Fred Byamukama at the inaugural session of a meeting on SAATM held at the Golf Course Hotel […]

Uganda Proposes Establishment of Kiswahili Council to Promote Language Usage

Government has proposed the establishment of a Kiswahili Council through the Uganda National Kiswahili Council Bill, 2023 to promote Kiswahili language usage in Uganda. Government has proposed the establishment of a Kiswahili Council as a government agency that will promote the usage of the Kiswahili language in Uganda. The proposal is contained in the Uganda […]

President Museveni Holds Talks on Foreign Investments in Uganda’s IT and Sports Infrastructure

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni engaged in discussions with representatives from Chinese company CN Light Technology and a consortium of Egyptian private sector companies regarding potential investments in Uganda. President Museveni, received Ambassador (rtd) Mohamed El-Hamzawi, a former Egyptian diplomat in Uganda and his delegation at State House Entebbe. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met with […]

National Population Council Advocates Continued Role Post-Merger

The National Population Council is pushing for the retention of 14 functions after its integration into the National Planning Authority following the approval of a bill consolidating government agencies. The National Population Council (NPC) has advocated for the preservation of 14 of its functions upon its integration into the National Planning Authority (NPA), subsequent to […]

National Court Open Day Postponed

Uganda’s annual National Court Open Day has been postponed. This was originally scheduled for February 29, 2024. The event aimed to enhance public understanding of the judiciary and facilitate interaction with judicial officers. The Judiciary has postponed the much-anticipated annual National Court Open Day scheduled for February 29, 2024. According to the Judiciary’s Chief Registrar […]

Judiciary’s Commitment to Justice Sector Enhancement

The Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo presided over a meeting emphasizing the crucial role of a robust justice system in promoting the rule of law and supporting sustainable development, with a focus on partnership and commitment to enhancing Uganda’s justice sector.