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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 […]

President Museveni Welcomes French Investors, Promotes Economic Collaboration with Uganda

President Museveni recently met with a delegation of 17 French investors, led by Celine Gouveia of MEDEF International, to discuss expanding Uganda-France economic relations. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with a delegation of 17 French investors at State House Entebbe on Tuesday 29th October 2024 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with a delegation of 17 […]

Joseph Kony’s Confirmation of Charges Hearing to Be Scheduled Despite His Absence

The International Criminal Court’s Pre-Trial Chamber III has announced that the conditions are met to proceed with a confirmation of charges hearing against Joseph Kony in his absence. A new hearing date will be set soon. The Pre-Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court (ICC or “Court”) has announced that the conditions to proceed […]

President Museveni Authorizes Kiteezi Landfill Handover to Ghana’s Jospong Group

President Museveni has directed the handover of the Kiteezi Landfill to Ghana’s Jospong Group for decommissioning, acknowledging the company’s expertise in waste management and recycling. During a State House meeting, Museveni emphasized the importance of African self-reliance and praised Jospong’s capacity to modernize waste management infrastructure. President Museveni orders handover of Kiteezi Landfill to Ghana’s […]

President Museveni Critiques UNRA: Calls for Streamlining State Agencies

President Museveni criticized the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), calling it “parasitic” and claiming it adds no real value to the country’s progress. He suggested reintegrating UNRA into the Ministry of Works and Transport as part of a broader government effort to streamline state agencies and reduce public spending. President Museveni has targeted the Uganda […]

EAC Leaders Call for Removal of Barriers to Boost Cross-Border Trade and Integration

At the 19th EAC Sectoral Council on Transport, Communications, and Meteorology in Mombasa, Kenya, EAC partner states were urged to eliminate barriers that hinder transportation and cross-border trade. Kenya’s CS for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir, emphasized the importance of efficient transport and digital connectivity for regional economic growth. East African Community (EAC) Partner States […]

Deputy Prime Minister Calls for Urgent Action Against Cervical and Breast Cancer Misconceptions

Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Isanga Rukia Nakadama called on Ugandans to reject the myth that cervical and breast cancers primarily affect low-income individuals, highlighting the need for HPV vaccinations, screenings, and timely treatment. Speaking at the 6th Fight Women’s Cancer Run, she stressed that cervical and breast cancers are leading causes of women’s deaths in […]