President Museveni has given approval for the upgrade of Arua Aerodrome to an international airport, stating its strategic location near South Sudan and the DRC would boost business. He expressed support during a meeting with East of Eden (U) Ltd, the company behind the project.
The United Nations agencies in Uganda have commended the Ugandan government, led by President Yoweri Museveni, for launching the Parish Development Model (PDM). During the 78th United Nations Day celebrations in Gulu City, UN Resident Coordinator Susan Ngongi Namondo highlighted the PDM as a program that has the potential to lift Ugandans out of poverty and support the nation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.
Major General Francis Takirwa, Deputy Commander of the Land Forces, commissioned 60 housing units in Matany Sub- County, Napak District, as part of a larger initiative to provide 30,000 housing units for the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces.
Vincent Kedi, the Commissioner for Licensing in the Ministry of Energy, announced during a press briefing about the upcoming 12th annual Mineral Wealth conference that the government is close to revealing the winning bid for the revival of Kilembe Mines. This follows interest from 14 companies, with seven shortlisted to submit proposals for the mine’s revitalization.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, while officiating at the 4th Youth Business Forum and Expo in Kampala, announced his commitment to provide funding for youth-led innovations. He emphasized that the government would support innovative projects with a clear business perspective and expressed gratitude for the youth’s efforts in finding solutions to Uganda’s challenges.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda have agreed to do away with the need for visas for their respective nationals, an announcement made by Hon the deputy minister for foreign affairs in Uganda Hon. Okello Oryem and credited the decision to the tenacious efforts of Presidents Yoweri Museveni and Felix Tshisekedi.
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation’s significant efforts in environmental sustainability and responsible resource management. NWSC’s monumental projects, strategic approaches to high tariffs and billing modes, expansion plans, and efforts to manage existing debts.
Uganda’s Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has instructed the Bank of Uganda (BoU) to investigate alleged fraud syndicates within the country’s financial institutions. The directive comes in response to a surge in customer complaints regarding unauthorized withdrawals from their bank accounts.
First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga launched the 5th SDG Run, which will fund a solar power system for Buliisa Health Centre IV in Uganda. The run, set for October 27, 2023, focuses on SDG 7 for clean energy access.
This Highlights the significance of government support for free-to-air broadcasting in Uganda, emphasizing the challenges and limitations that have arisen since the transition from analog to digital TV in 2015. How the digital migration has impacted the accessibility and quality of local content, leading to increased reliance on foreign pay-TV providers.
