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Eastern Africa Power Pool Council Approves Landmark Joint Electricity Trade Plan

In a landmark move towards regional energy collaboration, over 11 energy ministers from the Eastern Africa Power Pool Council have given their approval to a draft plan for joint electricity trade. This plan envisages a framework under which regional countries would engage in electricity trade at reduced tariffs, thereby fostering greater energy interdependence and sustainability. […]

UAF Unveils Uganda’s Team for the 2023 Athletics World Championships

The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) recently announced a robust team of 21 athletes, poised to represent the nation at the forthcoming World Championships in athletics. The grand event, scheduled to take place from August 19th to 27th, 2023, in the picturesque city of Budapest, Hungary, is already brimming with excitement and expectations. Leading Uganda’s campaign […]

President Museveni defends Uganda’s sovereignty and beliefs in the face of external pressure

President Museveni has pledged that the country will continue to develop regardless of loans, with an emphasis on responsible borrowing, upcoming oil revenues, and economic growth. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has promised Ugandans that the country will develop with or without loans. “Last night an official from the World Bank rang me to alert me […]

Government to revise National Budget after World Bank stops funding

The Minister of State for Finance, Henry Musasizi has informed Parliament that Government intends to revise the national budget, after World Bank halted funding to Uganda following the passing into law the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 & emoluments of public servants could be affected during parliamentary session yesterday 10th august 2023. The Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023 […]

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Inaugurates UPDF Land Forces Motor Workshop and Senior Officers Apartments in Bombo

In a significant move that reflects the growth and dedication towards the well-being of the army personnel, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Senior Presidential Advisor in Charge of Special Operations, recently commissioned the UPDF Land Forces Motor Workshop and Senior Officers Apartments. The momentous event took place at the UPDF’s general headquarters located in Bombo. Gen. […]

Focus on Promoting Patriotism and Avoid Politics of Identity – President Museveni to members of National Association of Broadcasters

At a meeting with broadcasters yesterday, August 10, 2023, at State House in Entebbe, H.E. Gen. (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, urged broadcasters under their umbrella body, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) to always be patriotic and refrain from promoting politics of identity. The President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E Gen. (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta […]

Uplifting Busoga, Museveni and Kyabazinga in Productive Dialogue

President Museveni welcomed Kyabazinga William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV of Busoga Kingdom at State House Entebbe yesterday 9th August, 2023. They discussed Busoga’s growth and socioeconomic development. H.E. Gen. (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni welcomed His Majesty William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, yesterday 9th August, 2023 at State House Entebbe. The President […]

President Museveni Calls for Joint Venture with Algeria to Enhance Coffee Value

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni extends an invitation to Algeria to collaborate on a joint venture aimed at increasing the value of Ugandan coffee. Addressing a delegation led by Algeria’s Minister of Commerce and Export Promotion, Hon. Tayeb Zitouni, President Museveni emphasized the historical economic support Africa has provided to Europe, advocating for reciprocal efforts in […]

Vice President Jessica Alupo Highlights Coffee’s Impact on Employment and Trade

Vice president, Jessica Alupo addressing delegates at G-25 Africa Coffee Summit on Tuesday. According to Uganda’s vice president, Jessica Alupo, more than nine million people in the country depend on jobs associated with the coffee industry to make a living. That represents 5% of Uganda’s total population. According to Alupo, this explains why the crop […]

President Museveni challenges African leaders on value addition

President Museveni has challenged African leaders to add value to raw materials to increase jobs and wealth creation during the opening of the G25 Africa coffee summit held at Speke resort Munyonyo running under the theme “Transforming the African Coffee Sector through Value Addition.” President Museveni (Centre) with other African leaders and representatives posing for […]