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Jan

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Hon. John Mulimba Hosts British High Commissioner to Discuss Enhanced Cooperation

Nkwanzi Sheena / 2 days
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Hon. John Mulimba, Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, hosted H.E. Lisa Chesney MBE, the British High Commissioner to Uganda, in Kampala. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring areas of mutual interest. Hon. John Mulimba, Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Affairs, hosted H.E. Lisa Chesney […]

15
Jan

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Complete Katonga Bridge by July 2027, Government Tells Chinese Firm

Nkunda Ricky / 2 weeks
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2 min read

The government has given China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC) up to July 2027 to complete construction works on the new permanent bridge over River Katonga on the Kampala-Masaka Highway.

14
Jan

News

President Museveni Arrives in Abu Dhabi for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW)

Cherop Amarie / 2 weeks
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2 min read

President Gen. (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday 13. 01. 2025 arrived in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. ADSW is a global platform addressing critical sustainability challenges.

13
Jan

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Andrew Mwenda to Host Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba on New Podcast Series

Nkwanzi Sheena / 2 weeks
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Andrew Mwenda, a veteran journalist, announced a new podcast with Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, called “Muhoozi-Mwenda Dialogue.” The podcast will cover history and current affairs and will debut on YouTube on January 28.

08
Jan

News

New KCCA Leadership Takes Office to Drive Kampala’s Transformation

Amanda Bae / 3 weeks
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Hajati Sharifah Buzeki and Benon Moses Kigenyi officially assume their roles as executive director and deputy of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) today, January 8, 2025. Their appointments by President Yoweri Museveni were confirmed on December 26, 2024, and formalized by the public service ministry.

06
Sep

News

‘Qatar is now a home away from home for Ugandans’- Amb. Walusimbi retaliates government commitment to uplift welfare of UGACOQ

Nkwanzi Sheena / 1 year
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Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs & Ambassador at Large, H.E. Hajji Abbey Walusimbi, and leaders of the Ugandan Community in Qatar shaped an extensive discussion and Strategies for enhancing the community’s well-being and fostering positive relations with the host country in Doha Qatar.

05
Sep

News

Crackdown on Speeding Drivers Police Arrest 300 Offenders on Entebbe Expressway has 84 are killed in one week

Asekeny Joan / 1 year
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3 min read

Police have arrested and fined over 300 drivers for speeding on the Entebbe Expressway, where the speed limit is 100km/hr. This crackdown, called “Fika Salama extra,” began last month. 84 people were killed in road crashes between August 27 and September 2, 2023, with over speeding and careless overtaking cited as major causes.

05
Sep

News

Member of parliamentwarns against narcotic drug use amidst implementation of stringent new law

Nkunda Ricky / 1 year
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3 min read

The Member of Parliament for Ndorwa East County in Kabale District, Hon. Wilfred Niwagaba, has issued a resounding caution to the public, particularly the youth, concerning the use of narcotic drugs considering a recent and rigorous new law.

05
Sep

News

UNRA Director Reopens Katonga Bridge to Buses Amid Repairs

Amanda Bae / 1 year
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3 min read

Ms. Allen Kagina, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), has instructed the reopening of the Katonga Bridge to buses as repair work continues. This decision comes after monitoring of the existing bridge on September 1, 2023, showed that deflections remained within acceptable limits under a 30-tonne load.

24
Aug

News

Uganda Passes Strict Narcotics Bill, Medical Marijuana Allowed Tough Penalties for Abusers

Amanda Bae / 1 year
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5 min read

The Ugandan Parliament has approved the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Bill, 2023, enabling licensed cultivation and use of marijuana and khat for medical purposes. Despite efforts to influence the legislation, the bill aims to curb drug abuse while permitting strictly controlled medical use.

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New KCCA Leadership Takes Office to Drive Kampala’s Transformation

‘Qatar is now a home away from home for Ugandans’- Amb. Walusimbi retaliates government commitment to uplift welfare of UGACOQ

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UNRA Director Reopens Katonga Bridge to Buses Amid Repairs

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