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NIRA Confirms No Renewal Fees for Uganda’s Mass ID Renewal, Express Services Available

The Ministry of Internal Affairs, Gen David Muhoozi has declared that the process for renewing expiring Identity Cards (IDs) will begin in June of this year. This action is prompted by the approaching deadline of the current IDs’ expiration in May 2025. The announcement was made by the Ministry during a parliamentary session yesterday, 13th […]

Uganda and UAE Forge New Paths in Government Development

Uganda and the UAE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the World Governments Summit in Dubai, aiming to exchange experiences in government development. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar of Uganda and H.E. Mohammad Abdullah AI Gergawi of the UAE signed the MoU. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar of Uganda and H.E. Mohammad Abdullah AI Gergawi of […]

Dr. Silver Mugisha of NWSC Receives Global Sanitation Award

Dr. Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of Uganda’s National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has been honored with the Global Sanitation Graduate School Ambassador Award at the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education in the Netherlands. This prestigious recognition marks a significant achievement for Dr. Mugisha and Africa, as he becomes the first African recipient of […]

Initiatives to Rescue and Repatriate Ugandans Held inMyanmar, Egypt, India

Government’s efforts, led by Prime Minister Nabbanja, to secure the release and repatriation of Ugandans held hostage by rebel groups in Myanmar, Egypt, India. The government, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is diligently working to ensure the release and repatriation of Ugandan citizens detained by rebel factions in Myanmar, as conveyed […]

Turkey NRM Chapter Commends Government for Repatriating and Resettling Ugandans

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chapter in Ankara, Turkey has commended the Ugandan government for the good job done in the repatriation and resettlement of Ugandans facing hurdles abroad. This came during a meeting with the Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs, who is also the NRM Diaspora League Chairperson, Ambassador Abbey Walusimbi, at the […]

Court Halts Trial of Minister Kitutu Pending Appeal Decision

The trial of Karamoja Affairs Minister Mary Gorreti Kitutu Kimono, accused of causing loss of public property in the iron sheets scandal, has been halted by the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala. The court decided to pause proceedings until the Court of Appeal determines Kitutu’s appeal, challenging her trial on grounds of alleged torture. The Anti-Corruption […]

Parliament Applauds as Uganda’s Justice Sebutinde Ascends to International Court of Justice Vice President

Lady Justice Julia Sebutinde’s election as Vice President of the International Court of Justice has been met with commendation from Uganda’s Parliament. Sebutinde’s achievement is seen as raising Uganda’s profile internationally. The announcement of Lady Justice Julia Sebutinde’s election as Vice President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been met with commendation from […]

Uganda and Algeria Strengthen Military Partnership

Uganda and Algeria are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, aiming to strengthen cooperation in advanced technologies, training, and counterterrorism efforts. The meeting between the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs of Uganda and a delegation from Algeria’s Ministry of National Defence emphasized the need for a legal framework to guide collaboration Uganda and […]

Uganda’s Electoral Discourse: Minister Mao’s Call for Constructive Engagement

The Minister of Justice, Norbert Mao, says that Uganda’s electoral challenges stem from its political culture, not the Electoral Commission. He emphasized constructive engagement and referenced his surprising alliance with the ruling party. The Honourable Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has articulated that the primary challenges encountered in Uganda’s electoral processes do […]

Museveni Grants Avocado Investor Land in Refugee Camp Area for Industrial Development

Ugandan President Museveni has authorized the use of 10 square miles of land, including part of the Kyaaka One and Kyaaka Two refugee camps, for economic development. In a letter to the minister of relief, disaster preparedness, and refugees, he allocated five square miles for avocado cultivation and processing, aiming to capitalize on avocado oil’s […]