President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has attributed the hike in fuel prices in Uganda to people who buy huge quantities of petroleum products from middlemen in Kenya.
The European Union (EU) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have initiated a groundbreaking programmatic partnership in Uganda that will span from 2023 to 2025. The EU has allocated EUR 6.5 million for the initial year, with potential funding extending to EUR 19.5 million until 2025.
President Museveni downplays the removal of Uganda from AGOA, emphasizing self-reliance and the country’s ability to achieve its goals. He criticizes Western actions as arrogant.
Kira Road Police Station in Uganda inaugurated a Child-Friendly Space in collaboration with VIVA Uganda, CRANE, and Australian Aid. This initiative, attended by Australian Ambassador Luke Williams and other dignitaries, aims to provide a nurturing environment for children who may have contact with the police or legal system.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with Venezuelan envoysH.E Yvan Gil Pinto and Hon. Yuri Pimentel Moura, to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. President Museveni expressed gratitude to President Nicolas Maduro for sending the envoys and praised Venezuela’s stand against foreign aggression. He highlighted Africa’s journey to independence and economic integration and emphasized the importance of collaboration.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is training officers for the upcoming G77 and Non-Aligned Movement summits in Uganda. Uganda will host the 19th NAM Summit and G77 Summit in 2024. The training ensures officers are well-prepared for these events.
The African Development Bank has granted a $1.4 million (sh5.2b)grant to the East African Community for a feasibility study on the Kisumu-Kisian-Busitema-Busia Expressway. This project is part of the Northern Corridor, which plays a vital role in transporting cargo to landlocked EAC Partner States.
Proposed bill in Parliament titled “The Petroleum Supply (Amendment) Bill 2023” that aims to grant the Uganda National Oil Company Ltd (UNOC) exclusive authority to supply petroleum products to licensed oil marketing companies in Uganda. The new policy is aligned with a Cabinet resolution to ensure stable oil supply and prices, with UNOC set to become the exclusive fuel supplier starting in January 2024.
With the festive season approaching, advocates in Uganda emphasize the importance of road safety for boda boda (motorcycle taxi) riders and urge them to adhere to traffic rules. The Safe Steps campaign, launched by Prudential Uganda and the Uganda Red Cross Society, focuses on providing training to 8,000 boda boda riders in various districts.
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and the Church of Uganda have signed a memorandum of understanding as part of the UNOC-led Alliance for Climate Resilience. This partnership aims to plant 40 million trees across 40,000 to 100,000 hectares to address tree cover loss and combat climate change in Uganda.
