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Karuma Dam Power Project Set for September 2024 Commissioning

The Karuma Hydroelectric Station is initially expected to be completed by 2018, is set for commissioning by September 2024. Currently, four out of six units are operational, with full functionality expected after the sixth unit is completed by the end of 2024. The project aims to meet increasing electricity demand. Once finished, Uganda’s installed electricity capacity is projected to reach 2000 MW.

The Role of Intelligence in Safeguarding National Security Against Corruption

In a presentation at the School of Military Intelligence, Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke warns senior intelligence officers of corruption’s threat to national security, emphasizing its impact on the economy and military. He urged intelligence officers to integrate the fight against corruption into their routine duties, emphasizing the importance of integrity, transparency, and timely reporting of threats to national security.

Uganda Prepares for Innovative Digital Census

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 Is Back Home After a Two-Day Working Visit to UAE

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.