President Museveni announced successful airstrikes targeting ADF terrorists in the Democratic Republic of Congo, close to the Uganda-DR Congo border.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to emphasize the importance of early detection through breast cancer screening. Breast cancer affects millions of women worldwide, making it crucial for every woman to take charge of her health.
The Parliamentary Committee on Appointments conducted a vetting of Presidential nominees for the National Citizenship and Immigration Board.
The Lady Rugby Cranes, Uganda’s women’s national rugby team, has been cleared to compete in the Africa Rugby Women Sevens event in Tunisia. The 15-player squad was officially launched on October 11, 2023, aiming to secure a spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics through the Africa Championship. The competition will take place from October 14 to October 15, with Uganda grouped alongside South Africa, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe.
The investigation into the proposal for digital number plates in Uganda has been transferred to a Classified Committee of the House. This decision follows a closed session meeting to scrutinize classified expenditure budgets and address concerns regarding the project.
Hadijah Namyalo, the head of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), has identified greedy leaders as a key problem, asserting that they mismanage government programs for personal gain. She calls for youth involvement and accountability.
A $309 million airport project in Kabale Sub-County, Uganda, began in April 2018 through a joint venture between SBC Uganda Ltd and SBI International Holdings. Initially planned to open in 2022, the runway is now 98% complete, with plans for a control tower. The anticipated first cargo aircraft landing is set for December 2023.
President Museveni welcomed a delegation of investors from the UAE and discussed potential business opportunities during a meeting in Munyonyo. He emphasized Uganda’s vast resources and peaceful environment, encouraging UAE investors to engage in the country.
Ashish Monpara, the owner of Modern Group, who invested in Uganda due to its economic and political stability and its natural beauty. His company has established 10 factories in Uganda, employing thousands of locals and receiving numerous quality awards.
Character.AI, the a16z-backed AI chatbot startup from ex-Google AI researchers, is out today with a new feature for its subscribers. The chatbot platform, which offers customizable AI companions with distinct personalities and tools to make your own, is now offering a group chat experience where users and their friends can chat with multiple AI characters at once.
