The Rwenzori region is filled with excitement as thousands eagerly await the triumphant return of Omusinga Charles Wesley Mumbere to Kasese. King Mumbere and over 200 subjects were arrested in 2016 on various charges, but the charges were dropped this year, allowing his return.
The National Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for October 8, 2023, at State House Entebbe with the theme “Fear not, repent and serve the Lord.” All Members of Parliament are invited regardless of party affiliation.
A total of seven (7) environmental activists under their umbrella; the Walkers Association of Uganda (WAU) took part in the 700 km walk in the campaign aimed at saving the world’s longest river, the River Nile from Elegu, the Uganda-South Sudan border town.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni received a special invitation to virtually participate in the Primakov Readings International Forum in Moscow, Russia, where he was asked to be a special speaker on the ‘Russia-Africa’ panel. This invitation, extended by a Russian delegation, highlighted the respect and esteem in which President Museveni is held by the people of Russia.
A total of 16,797 youths will on Friday October 6, 2023, graduate from the Presidential Initiative for Skilling the girl and Boy Child, a project under State House.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has postponed the deadline for evicting cattle keepers from northern Uganda to October 20, 2023. This marks the second extension of the deadline, initially set for June 30, 2023, due to concerns about food insecurity and environmental issues.
The recent Africa Risk-Reward Index for 2023 by Oxford Economics ranks Uganda as the most desirable nation to invest in within the East African Community and third across Africa. Uganda’s strong economic growth, young population, abundant natural resources, and improved economic environment contribute to its appeal to investors.
The US Mission in Uganda has launched the third season of N*Gen, a STEM-based TV series for children, in partnership with Peripheral Vision International (PVI). N*Gen is a science and technology-focused show for African youth developed by PVI, showcasing US government-supported projects in Uganda and other African countries.
A call to promote patriotism in schools for young people to understand their civic responsibilities highlighting the positive impact of such training on students’ attitudes and emphasizes the importance of security measures within educational institutions.
Charity Komujjurizi from the Africa Freedom of Information Centre discussed the challenge of expensive Internet in Uganda hindering information access. The government promised to halve Internet costs by August 2023, aiming to reduce prices from $70 to $35 per MBPS. The call was made to abolish restrictions on social media and enhance transparency in government procurement.
