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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 […]

Uganda’s BRICS Partnership Set for December Formalization, Signaling Strategic Economic and Security Ties

Uganda is set to formalize its partnership with BRICS this December in Kampala. Foreign Affairs Minister Gen. Jeje Odongo, meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi, discussed Uganda’s entry into BRICS as a partner state. The Ugandan and Russian delegation meeting on the sidelines of the First Ministerial […]

Uganda Airlines Advances Towards Profitability Amidst Expansion Efforts

Uganda Airlines is progressing toward profitability, driven by network and fleet expansion to meet rising demand. In 2024, the airline added new routes, including Abuja, Lusaka, and Harare, alongside international destinations such as Dubai and Mumbai. The airline, which currently operates six aircraft, has plans to increase its fleet to 13 by 2030, adding new […]

Government Reduces Processing Time for Certificate of Good Conduct to Improve Service Delivery

The Government has reduced the processing time for Uganda’s Certificate of Good Conduct to five days, down from seven, to enhance public service efficiency. The fee remains UGX 76,000, and officials urge applicants to avoid brokers. The Government has announced a reduction in the processing time for the Certificate of Good Conduct as part of […]

President Museveni Calls for Resolution in Tororo District Division Dispute

President Museveni urges patience in resolving the Tororo district split dispute between Tororo County and West Budama, emphasizing the need for consensus to avoid mistakes. He also addressed delays in the Osukuru fertilizer project, attributing setbacks to corruption among local officials. President Yoweri Museveni has once again addressed the ongoing debate surrounding the division of […]

President Museveni Warns Misleading Leaders

President Yoweri Museveni has urged leaders to focus on economic independence and wealth creation, particularly through commercial agriculture. He criticized leaders who mislead citizens and those who obstruct key national projects, like the Bujagali Dam, emphasizing the need for cooperative governance. President Yoweri Museveni addressing people at the thanksgiving ceremony in Luwero President Yoweri Museveni […]

Ugandan Migrant Workers Pardoned; Second Batch Returns Home from Saudi Arabia

The second batch of Ugandan migrant workers imprisoned in Saudi Arabia is returning home after being pardoned, thanks to diplomatic efforts between Ugandan and Saudi officials. The Ugandan Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development announced the news, following the earlier release of a first group of 40 workers. The second batch of Ugandan migrant […]