President Museveni of Uganda presided over a ceremony in which 4,212 Local Defence Personnel completed their training. During the event, he highlighted the increasing education levels of recruits, emphasizing the importance of building strong institutions like the army.
The Parliamentary Committee on Appointments conducted a vetting of Presidential nominees for the National Citizenship and Immigration Board.
The investigation into the proposal for digital number plates in Uganda has been transferred to a Classified Committee of the House. This decision follows a closed session meeting to scrutinize classified expenditure budgets and address concerns regarding the project.
President Museveni welcomed a delegation of investors from the UAE and discussed potential business opportunities during a meeting in Munyonyo. He emphasized Uganda’s vast resources and peaceful environment, encouraging UAE investors to engage in the country.
Ashish Monpara, the owner of Modern Group, who invested in Uganda due to its economic and political stability and its natural beauty. His company has established 10 factories in Uganda, employing thousands of locals and receiving numerous quality awards.
The State Minister of Finance, Evelyn Anite,issued a warning to financial institutions in Uganda that are reluctant to lend government funds to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). During a discussion on the Shs1 trillion SMEs fund, Anite revealed that many banks were holding onto government money intended for SMEs and accused them of offering expensive loans to SMEs.
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has released its findings regarding the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) claims of missing supporters. The commission raised questions about the credibility of the claims and noted discrepancies in the provided information.
Kitgum Main Market was commissioned during Uganda’s 61st Independence Anniversary, part of MATIP-2 to enhance urban market infrastructure and boost agricultural trade.
In a meeting at State House Entebbe, President Museveni met with a delegation from the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, led by Secretary General Dr. Peter Mathuki. During the meeting, President Museveni celebrated the contributions of Pan-Africanists such as Mwalimu Julius Nyerere and Kwame Nkrumah in fostering the formation and growth of the EAC.
Gulu District in Northern Uganda has set a deadline of October 15, 2023, for the disbursement of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds to beneficiaries. The district aims to distribute a total of sh5 billion to households in 37 parishes.
