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President Museveni Directs RPCs To Deny Bond for Misuse of Government Funds in Wealth Programs

President Museveni has directed Regional Police Commanders to deny bond to those accused of embezzling funds from government programs like PDM and Emyooga, emphasizing strict consequences for corruption. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has instructed Regional Police Commanders (RPCs) to deny police bond to individuals accused of embezzling funds from the Parish Development Model (PDM) and […]

President Museveni Calls for Action on Land Fragmentation in Teso Sub-region

President Museveni has called on leaders in the Teso Sub-region to address the issue of land fragmentation, which he views as a major barrier to sustainable development. Speaking during his visit to Vice President Jessica Alupo’s model farm in Katakwi District, Museveni emphasized the need for proactive leadership to prevent the division of family wealth […]

Government Cracks Down on Ghost SACCOs and Misuse of Emyooga Funds

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) is addressing corruption and mismanagement within the Emyooga Presidential Initiative, which aims to boost local businesses by providing financial support to SACCOs. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) has vowed to clamp down on ghost Emyooga Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) and cause prosecution of district leaders implicated […]

Government Caps Interest Rates for Tier 4 Microfinance Institutions and Money Lenders

The government of Uganda has introduced new regulations capping interest rates for Tier 4 microfinance institutions and money lenders at 2.8% per month (33.6% per annum). Announced by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija on November 15, 2024, the directive aims to protect borrowers from exploitative lending practices, which often saw rates exceeding 100% per annum. The […]

Uganda Prepares to Host AU Extraordinary Summit on Agriculture (CAADP) in January 2025

The African Union Commission delegation, led by Secretary Dalitso Bonongwe, concluded their assessment of Uganda’s readiness to host the AU Extraordinary Summit on Agriculture (CAADP) from January 9-11, 2025. The summit, focused on the CAADP 2026-2035 agenda, will take place at Munyonyo’s Speke Resort Convention Centre. A delegation from the African Union Commission, led by […]

President Museveni Launches Four-Acre Model Farming Campaign in Greater Kibaale

President Museveni initiated the Four-Acre Model farming campaign in Kakumiro, Kagadi, and Kibaale districts to empower farmers with modern agricultural practices and enhance household incomes. Highlighting successful examples from Gomba and Sembabule, Museveni encouraged farmers to embrace commercial agriculture to join the money economy. President Museveni demonstrating to the people of Greater Kibaale districts on […]

Government Earmarks Shs552m for Repairing Grounded MV Ssese

Government has earmarked Shs552.1 million for repairing MV Ssese, one of the two public passenger and cargo vessels that ply the Kalangala -Bukakkata route on Lake Victoria. The vessel suspended its operations last week to undergo the annual mandatory intermediate docking survey. For the purpose of rehabilitating the MV Ssese, one of the two public […]

Uganda Receives Third Consignment of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccines from Egypt to Combat Outbreak

Uganda has received 2.5 million doses of Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccines from Egypt, marking the third consignment this year to support the country’s livestock vaccination efforts. The vaccines were officially received by Ugandan military representatives, with key Egyptian officials also in attendance. Uganda has received an additional consignment of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines from Egypt, comprising […]

President Museveni Extends Financial Aid to Empower Mityana Roadside Vendors

President Museveni extended financial aid to 112 roadside vendors in Mityana District to boost their small businesses, providing each vendor with UGX 100,000 in capital. Distributed by State House officials Princess Pauline Nassolo and Flora Kabibi, the support aimed to strengthen household incomes and reduce poverty. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday 14th November 2024 extended […]

Hon Tayebwa Calls for Urgent Data, AI Legislation

Deputy speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has called for the urgent drafting and passing of relevant regulations around data usage and artificial intelligence (AI) and says this will ensure that Uganda catches up with the progress of technological development. In an effort to guarantee that Uganda keeps up with technological advancements, Deputy Speaker of Parliament […]