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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 […]

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 […]

Strengthening Ties: Uganda and UAE Forge New Economic Partnerships at Dubai Forum

The Uganda delegation recently arrived in Dubai for the UAE Business Forum, aimed at enhancing economic ties between Uganda and the UAE. Welcomed by prominent Dubai Chamber officials, Ambassador Zaake W. Kibedi underscored the forum’s significance in fostering business connections. PSST Ramathan Ggoobi presented Uganda’s economic outlook, highlighting investment potential. Amb. Zaake W. Kibedi,Prime Minister […]

President Museveni to Attend Nile Basin Summit, Advocates for Sustainable Development in Tropics

President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed his participation in next year’s Nile Basin States Summit in Cairo, responding to an invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The Egyptian President’s invitation was formally delivered by Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, whom President Museveni received on 31st October 2024 at […]

President Museveni Encourages Busoga MCs to Champion Wealth Creation

President Yoweri Museveni, through his representative Haji Faruk Kirunda, urged Masters of Ceremonies in Busoga to leverage their influence to support Uganda’s wealth-creation initiatives, at a gathering in Iganga. President Yoweri Museveni has called on the Masters of Ceremonies (MCs) in Busoga to lead the region’s wealth-creation efforts, urging them to use their influence to […]

Col. Nakalema Advocates for Stronger Mining Regulations and Investor Confidence

Col. Edith Nakalema, head of Uganda’s State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), urged stakeholders in the mining sector to collaborate for economic growth and responsible mineral sourcing during a consultative meeting in Kampala on October 30, 2024. She emphasized addressing fraud complaints from investors and suggested government incentives to promote responsible practices. The Head of […]