WASH Investment Spurs Socio-Economic Transformation, says Minister Janet Museveni

Uganda’s Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, asserts that substantial investment in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector accelerates socio-economic transformation in the country. The event aimed to address WASH challenges, forge collaboration, and underscore the importance of WASH in schools for sustainable livelihoods. The Minister of Education and Sports Hon. Janet […]

UgandaTo Extend National Backbone Infrastructure to Enhance Internet Accessibility and Lower Prices

The Government of Uganda intends to extend the National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI), this a significant step that will promote internet accessibility, boost connectivity, enhance communication networks and reduce the cost of internet throughout the country. This initiative highlights the government’s commitment to fostering technological advancements and creating an enabling environment for a digitally empowered nation. […]

President Museveni Calls on the Government of Serbia to Support Uganda’s Thriving Agriculture Sector

In a meeting with the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) on 28th June 2023, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni called upon the government and people of Serbia to support Uganda’s thriving agriculture sector. He mentioned the country’s potential to feed not only its population but also a larger market, given its fertile […]

President Museveni Pushes for Value Addition and Highlights Access to Ready Markets

President Yoweri Museveni highlighted the significance of adding value to agricultural products and accessing ready markets. He stated that Uganda has markets in East Africa, Africa, China, and Eastern Europe. Unlike Western countries that purchase raw materials at low prices, these new markets prefer to buy finished goods. President Museveni encouraged Ugandans to engage in […]

Educated People can make good Soldiers and Cadres- H.E. President Museveni

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has revealed that Educated people can make good soldiers and cadres while passing out 9,690 Local Defence Personnel at Kaweweta Recruit Training School on Thursday 29th June 2023 President Yoweri Museveni passed out 6239 Local Défense Unit (LDU) trainees […]

Government set to upgrade 6 Airstrips to increase local flights

The Prime Minister (PM) Robinah Nabbanja has noted that the government has already established 13 airstrips across the country in strategic locations to encourage local flights and is set to upgrade six of themwhile officiating at the opening of the Aviation Expo at Entebbe International Airport The government of Uganda is set to upgrade six […]

State House Anti-Corruption Unit Arrests 16 Officials in Acholi for Theft of PDM Funds

The State House Anti-CorruptionUnit (SH-ACU), led by Brig. Gen. Isoke, successfully apprehended a group of corrupt local government officials in Gulu and Kitgum. These officials were involved in embezzling over Ug×500m of funds designated for the Parish Development Model (PDM). In corruption news round up for the month of June 2023, the untiring and unforgiving […]

President Museveni Meets UN Resident Coordinator, Discusses Development Initiatives and Refugee Empowerment

In meeting held on 27th June 2023 between President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and UN Resident Coordinator Ms. Susan Ngongi Namondo at State House in Entebbe. The discussions revolved around upcoming events like the Global Refugee Forum and the Non Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, which Uganda will host with President Museveni as the NAM Chairman. On […]

Kampala Business Investment Summit 2023 to Unlock New Opportunities

The eagerly anticipated Kampala Business and Investment Summit and Exhibition is set to take place from 20th to 21st July 2023 at Mestil Hotel Grounds. The event is expected to attract professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders from various sectors. With the aim to foster economic growth, promote investment opportunities, and encourage networking, the summit […]

Africa deserves permanent seats on United Nations Security Council – Deputy Speaker Tayebwa

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament of Uganda Hon. Thomas Tayebwahas called for the creation of two permanent seats for Africa at the United Nations Security Council, in renewed calls for the body’s reforms during 63rd Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) – European Union Joint Parliamentary Assembly on Tuesday, 26 June 2023 in […]