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Promoting Investment Collaboration, SHIPU and UNCCI Join Forces in Uganda

Officials from the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) and the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI) met to discuss partnership opportunities for promoting investments in Uganda. Col. Edith Nakalema, head of SHIPU, commended UNCCI’s role in supporting the business community. Collaboration between SHIPU and UNCCI was emphasized to enhance Uganda’s business environment. […]

President Museveni Champions Wealth Creation: A Roadmap for Rural Prosperity

President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni hosted residents from Kiruhura and Kazo districts at their home in Rwakitura following a field study at Richard Nyakana’s farm. The residents praised Museveni for promoting participation in the money economy. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in the company of the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, […]

Parliamentary Support for Buganda Kingdom’s HIV/AIDS Efforts

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among commends Buganda Kingdom for its efforts in fighting HIV/AIDS during a visit to the kingdom’s headquarters. She urged the public to participate in the Kabaka Birthday Run, emphasizing the importance of supporting the noble cause. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has lauded Buganda Kingdom’s efforts in fighting HIV and AIDS […]

Uganda Plans Second-Biggest International Airport at Kidepo, Boosting Tourism Sector

Uganda’s Minister for Tourism, Tom Butime, announced plans to build the country’s second-largest International Airport at Kidepo, with potential investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) involved in discussions. The construction aims to enhance tourism, with tourists expected to traverse various destinations including national parks The government is in talks with potential investors from the […]

Mitigating Climate Vulnerability: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s Commitment to Water Security and Climate Resilience in Africa

In late 2023, East Africa faced devastating floods after a prolonged drought, underscoring the region’s vulnerability to climate change. Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is actively engaged in promoting water security and climate resilience across the continent. Africa’s vulnerability to climate change was once again demonstrated in late 2023, when torrential rains swept across much of […]

High Court Orders Removal of Caveats on Land for Standard Gauge Railway Project

The High Court in Tororo district has ordered the temporary removal of caveats on land designated for the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project. Judge Henry Isabirye Kawesa issued the ruling, instructing the Commissioner of Land Registration to lift the caveats and attachment order, allowing the government to proceed with surveying, mutating, and […]

Uganda Gears Up to Host 22nd Afwasa International Congress and Exhibition.

Uganda is gearing up to host the 22nd AfWASA International Congress and Exhibition (AfWASA CIE2025), organized by the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA). The event, themed ‘Water and Sanitation for All: A Secure Future for Africa’, will convene water sector stakeholders from around the world from February 16-20, 2025, at the Speke Resort Convention […]

UBOS Warns Census Enumerators Against Stealing Gadgets for Upcoming National Census

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is gearing up for the country’s first-ever digital national population and housing census scheduled for May 2024. With over 110,000 tablet computers being deployed for mapping census areas and data collection, UBOS emphasizes the importance of safeguarding these gadgets against theft or loss. UBOS chief executive, Chris Mukiza, warns […]

President Museveni Receives Special Message and Discusses Defense Cooperation with Central African Republic Counterpart

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda received a special message from President Faustin-Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic, conveyed by his special envoy, Mr. Claude Rameaux Bireau, who also serves as the Minister of National Defence and Army Reconstruction. The meeting at State House, Entebbe, involved discussions on mutual interests, particularly focusing on defense […]

President Museveni Praises Educated Individuals’ Contribution to Uganda’s Army

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni expressed gratitude towards educated individuals, particularly scientists, for enhancing the quality of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Speaking at State House-Entebbe, he highlighted the historical significance of educated professionals in shaping the army’s capabilities. President Museveni poses for a photo with some of the scientists after giving them an opportunity […]