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Deputy Speaker Pushes for Swift Resettlement Action for Karuma Hydropower Project Affected Persons

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged the Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro, to seek a supplementary budget to accelerate the resettlement and compensation of 119 individuals affected by the Karuma Hydropower Project, emphasizing the urgency of the matter. The resettlement budget is estimated at Shs28 billion, with Shs4.2 billion […]

Government Proposes Extended Power Subsidies to Support Industrial Growth

Uganda’s Finance Minister Matia Kasaija and Junior Minister Evelyn Anite have advocated for extending full electricity subsidies to essential manufacturing industries to boost industrial growth and production. Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, along with Junior Minister Evelyn Anite, has called for the extension of full electricity subsidies to essential manufacturing […]

President Museveni Backs Raila Odinga’s Bid for AUC Chairmanship at State House, Nairobi.

Yesterday, President Yoweri Museveni attended the launch of Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship at State House, Nairobi. Hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto, the event emphasized the need for strong Pan-African leadership to address Africa’s challenges, such as poverty and internal divisions. President Museveni and Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga at […]

Government begs for more funding to support refugees in Uganda

The state minister for Disaster preparedness Hon. Lilian Aber has revealed that they still need a lot of funds to be able to give the right support to all refugees in Uganda while receiving a donation of 342 tonnes of food relief worth 500,000 dollars from Saudi Arabia at the prime minister’s office. While receiving […]

The Judicial Service Commission set to Recruit 100 Court Clerks/Interpreters

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is recruiting 100 court clerks/interpreters to fill vacancies in the Judiciary. Applications are open until September 6, 2024. Applicants must be Ugandan nationals with a diploma in law from an accredited institution and should demonstrate digital skills. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is set to recruit 100 court clerks/interpreters to […]

Minister Baryomunsi hails Bwindi vocational institute proprietors for fostering vocational skilling and tourism in Kanungu.

The ICT and National guidance Minister Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi who is also the Kinkizi East County Member of Parliament has commended the proprietors of Bwindi vocational institute college for fostering vocational skilling and promoting tourism in Kanungu district on Saturday, August 24th 2024. The ICT and National guidance Minister Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi and […]

Promoting Practical Science Education to Shape Future Innovators

Schools are being urged to connect classroom science with real-world applications to enhance student learning and prepare future innovators. Experts emphasize that practical, hands-on lessons are essential for developing critical thinking and entrepreneurial skills in young learners. Schools have been encouraged to integrate classroom science with practical, real-world applications to enhance the relevance and impact […]

NRM South Africa Branch to Host Investment Symposium in Johannesburg

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Branch in South Africa plans to host an investment symposium in Johannesburg on September 27th and 28th. Unlike past conferences focused on political mobilization, this event will center on attracting potential investors to Uganda. NRM Branch in South Africa have revealed plans for a symposium with a focus on attracting […]

Two Cameroonians and a Nigerian Arrested for Allegedly Fraudulent Ugandan Passport Acquisition

The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained two Cameroonians and a Nigerian for allegedly attempting to acquire Ugandan passports through fraud. The suspects, identified as Saha Cruz Imaneke (alias Kato Cruz), Saha Urikoyuwi (alias Alex Wasswa), and Rahman Adam (alias Makenge Adam), used fake national identity cards to pose as Ugandans. The internal affairs ministry says […]

President Museveni and AU Commissioner Discuss Upcoming 2025 Agricultural Summit in Kampala

President Yoweri Museveni met with African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Ambassador Josefa Sacko, and Uganda’s Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze on August 21, 2024, at State House Entebbe. The discussions focused on preparations for the 2025 Extraordinary Agricultural Summit of Heads of State and Government, to be held in Kampala. President Yoweri Museveni in a group […]