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MPs Urge Adequate Capitalisation, Full Government Takeover of National Housing

The Physical Infrastructure Committee of Parliament has recommended the full capitalisation and acquisition of the National Housing and Construction Company (NHCC) outlined in a report, committee vice-chairpeson Tony Awany (Nwoya county, NRM) tabled before the House budget committee chaired by Remegio Achia (Pian County, NRM).

President Museveni to Award Over 60 Medals on 39th NRA/M Liberation Day

President Yoweri Museveni will award over 60 medals during the 39th NRA/M Liberation Day celebrations in Mubende on January 26, 2025. The event, themed “39 Years of NRM/A: Salutations to Those Who Re-Sanctified Our Homeland,” will feature activities like a health camp donating 600 eyeglasses.

Ugandans Called to Action as Voter Update Deadline Nears

As Uganda embarks on the crucial update of its National Voters’ Register, Crispin Kaheru, an election observer and member of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), has urged all Ugandans aged 18 and above who have yet to register to vote to take advantage of this opportunity.

Minister Okello Oryem Defends Uganda’s Decision to Join BRICS

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Henry Okello Oryem, has defended Uganda’s decision to join BRICS, citing shifts in the global order where the United States and European Union unilaterally impose sanctions on other nations, often without United Nations resolutions while appearing before Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee to present the 2025/26 Budget Framework Paper

Prime Minister Nabbanja Leads Inspection of Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project

Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja, joined by ministers and KCCA officials, inspected progress on the Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project (KCRRP). Covering key roads like Kyebando, Sentema, and Mutesa I, the visit aimed to monitor infrastructure improvements under the NRM Manifesto. Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja, accompanied by ministers and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials, toured […]

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja Wins Prestigious African Female Leader of the Year Award

Uganda’s Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, has been honored with the African Female Leader of the Year Award by the UK-based African Leadership Organization, recognizing her exemplary leadership and commitment to socio-economic advancement. Uganda’s Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, has triumphed over three other prominent figures, including Antoinette Sayeh, Deputy Managing Director of […]

President Museveni Highlights Accountability and Impact of Parish Development Model During Manafwa Visit

President Yoweri Museveni visited Manafwa District, where he directed local leaders to track and document beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) to ensure accountability. He emphasized the goal of providing Shs 100 million annually to 100 homesteads per parish, with repayments creating a revolving fund expected to grow to Shs 800 million within five […]

Eritreans In Uganda Strengthen Ties, Drive Country Growth

Eritreans living in Uganda are preparing for the 2nd Eritrean Diaspora Investment Conference and Festival, scheduled for December 21st, 2024, at Palace Play Park in Kampala, the event aims to celebrate the Eritrean community’s contributions to Uganda’s economy while fostering unity and cultural integration. Eritreans residing in Uganda are getting ready for the 2nd Eritrean Diaspora […]

Uganda’s Inaugural Diaspora Convention Set for December 2024

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will host the first Uganda Diaspora Convention on December 18-19, 2024, at Speke Resort Munyonyo. The event aims to engage the Ugandan Diaspora, review past activities, and discuss opportunities in consular services, investment, tourism, and economic development. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) will host the Inaugural Uganda Diaspora Convention […]

UBOS transfers 60,000 tablets for PDM, 2026 election work

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has said it has transferred 60,247 tablets – mobile computing devices – to the government to manage forthcoming elections and monitor Parish Development Model (PDM) implementation. This is about half of the 122,026 tablets that were procured for the 2024 census yesterday 16th December 2024. Store personnel from Uganda […]