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UCC Mandates Media Council Approval for All Broadcast Content

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered all broadcasters to obtain approval from the Media Council before airing any content, including music videos and audio. The communications regulator, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), has directed all broadcasters to get approval from the Media Council before airing content, including music videos and audios. “All broadcasters (television, […]

Government Must Intentionally Guard SGR Funds from Corrupt Officials

Uganda recently signed the contract to commence the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway from Malaba to Kampala in November this year. Once completed, Uganda will join other East African Community member states such as Kenya and Tanzania with functioning SGR. Uganda just agreed to start building the Standard Gauge Railway in November of this […]

President Museveni Urges Permanent Secretaries to Uphold NRM Vision for Economic Growth

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni praised Permanent Secretaries for aligning with the NRM’s vision of socio-economic transformation during a meeting at State House. He highlighted the importance of four key sectors: agriculture, manufacturing, services, and ICT, and noted that Uganda’s economic growth stems from the NRM’s mixed economy strategy. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the […]

Speaker Among orders Health Ministry to present a report on Mpox

Opening the plenary session of parliament yesterday, the speaker of parliament said she had been reading newspapers and listening to various media outlets in Uganda informing Ugandans that monkey pox was spreading but the ministry of health had not given parliament a clear report on the disease yesterday 17th October 2024. The speaker of parliament […]

Minister Jeje Odong Speaks on Uganda’s Foreign Policy and Regional Security Agenda

Foreign Minister, Jeje Odong, emphasized the country’s commitment to regional integration, security, and peaceful dispute resolution during an address at a Uganda Council on Foreign Relations event. Highlighting the importance of strong bilateral ties and a holistic national security approach, Odong reaffirmed Uganda’s open-door refugee policy. Foreign Minister, Jeje Odong Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment […]

Japan Applauds the Govt for Self-Reliance, Domestic Growth

Japan lauded Uganda for its strong commitment to self-reliance, focusing on sustainable development without over-relying on foreign aid at a recent JICA Chair event held at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) President Museveni with Japan delegation recently at State house Entebbe Japan praised Uganda during a recent JICA Chair event at the […]

UN Secretary General praises Uganda’s leadership role during the recent Summit of the Future

The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, commended Uganda and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s leadership role during the recent Summit of the Future, which culminated in the adoption of a Pact for the Future, involving a Global Digital Compact, along with a Declaration on Future Generations. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Uganda were praised by UN Secretary-General […]

Partner States Unite to Propel Northern Corridor Projects Forward

A regional meeting in Kampala, brought together delegations from Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Uganda to review the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIPs). Uganda highlighted its progress, including securing 58% of the right-of-way for the Standard Gauge Railway, implementing the One Network Area initiative, and investing $376 million in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline […]

Minister Mulimba Urges Diplomatic Restraint After Uganda House Fire in Nairobi

Minister Mulimba has urged diplomatic restraint following the fire that destroyed Uganda House in Nairobi amid protests in Kenya. The incident, which caused significant property damage, is being addressed bilaterally. However, MPs have raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of Uganda’s foreign missions and inadequate financial oversight. Minister of State for Regional Affairs, John Mulimba, […]

UNBS Awards Companies for Adhering to ISO Standards

On World Standards Day, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) awarded certificates to 26 companies for implementing ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems. The recognition aims to encourage the use of international standards to enhance the competitiveness of Ugandan products and services. The world was celebrating World Standards yesterday, under the theme: Shared Vision for […]