On October 4, 2023, two individuals, including a South Sudanese refugee and a local resident, were accused of trafficking males from South Darfur. They were apprehended in Uganda, and further investigations revealed the victims were promised a better life but were trafficked.
The State Minister of Finance, Evelyn Anite,issued a warning to financial institutions in Uganda that are reluctant to lend government funds to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). During a discussion on the Shs1 trillion SMEs fund, Anite revealed that many banks were holding onto government money intended for SMEs and accused them of offering expensive loans to SMEs.
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has released its findings regarding the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) claims of missing supporters. The commission raised questions about the credibility of the claims and noted discrepancies in the provided information.
President Museveni provided agricultural equipment to teachers and health workers in Adjumani District, emphasizing commercial agriculture for stable incomes. The State House Comptroller facilitated the distribution, reiterating the government’s commitment to improving livelihoods.
Kitgum Main Market was commissioned during Uganda’s 61st Independence Anniversary, part of MATIP-2 to enhance urban market infrastructure and boost agricultural trade.
In a meeting at State House Entebbe, President Museveni met with a delegation from the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, led by Secretary General Dr. Peter Mathuki. During the meeting, President Museveni celebrated the contributions of Pan-Africanists such as Mwalimu Julius Nyerere and Kwame Nkrumah in fostering the formation and growth of the EAC.
Gulu District in Northern Uganda has set a deadline of October 15, 2023, for the disbursement of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds to beneficiaries. The district aims to distribute a total of sh5 billion to households in 37 parishes.
X, formerly Twitter, has introduced a new control that limits replies to only verified accounts. The control is not restricted to paid accounts, though. Users who don’t pay for X Premium can also choose to not let non-verified users reply to their posts.
President Yoweri Museveni strongly condemns imperialism, likening it to a form of neo-colonialism in Africa. He highlighted historical instances and key developments that have challenged imperialist dominance and calls for a united, enlightened African resistance against these influences.
General Katumba Wamala invites Indian investors to Uganda due to direct flights. Uganda Airlines launched the route to India, fostering strong bilateral ties.
