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Land Title Initiative,over 12,000 Mbarara City residents to get free land titles

Uganda’s SLAAC program, which provides freehold land titles is set give residents in specific wards of Mbarara City. This initiative aims to safeguard land rights, combat poverty, and stimulate economic growth. It has already issued 801 titles, with a goal to grant more by project completion. The government is set to give out 12,644 freehold […]

Pope Francis Commends President Museveni and Speaker Among for Upholding Family and Religious Values

Pope Francis lauded President Museveni and Speaker Among for safeguarding family values during a private audience at the Vatican. He commended Uganda’s commitment to upholding family values, hailed President Museveni’s leadership, and thanked the nation for welcoming refugees. Pope Francis also congratulated President Museveni on his 50th marriage anniversary, urging him to continue leading with […]

Uganda’s Victor Kiplangat Claims Gold in World Marathon Title

Victor Kiplangat secured the men’s marathon gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Hungary Budapest. The victory not only marked a significant achievement for the athlete but also solidified Uganda’s reputation as a dominant force in long-distance running. Victor Kiplangat celebrates while holding Uganda’s flag in hands. With a remarkable time of 2:08:53, Kiplangat’s […]

Uganda Expedites Kampala-Malaba Railway Upgrade

The Ugandan Parliament has authorized the government to expedite the renovation of the Kampala-Malaba meter gauge railway to enhance trade and connectivity. This decision follows the approval of a loan proposal totaling 147.69 million euros from the African Development Fund and 25.9841 million euros from Spain’s Corporate Internationalization Fund. The railway’s upgrade aims to improve […]

Uganda Airlines Expanding Flights to Mombasa Amidst Growing Trade and Tourism

Uganda Airlines has announced plans to increase flight frequencies to Mombasa and other coastal towns, citing the route’s profitability. The airline’s country manager highlighted the surge in trade and business traffic between Uganda and Kenya as a driving factor. With flights currently operating three times a week, the airline aims to capitalize on the thriving […]

Uganda and Kenya Set Dates for Second Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference

Uganda and Kenya have once again come together to announce the eagerly awaited second edition of the Uganda-Kenya coast tourism conference. This event, scheduled for November 13-14 of this year, presents an exceptional opportunity for both countries to further harness their tourism potential and forge stronger ties within the coastal region. The second edition of […]

MedXpo Africa Unveils Inaugural Medical Expo: Bridging Healthcare Knowledge and Accessibility Gap in Uganda

MedXpo Africa Events is set to host its inaugural medical expo in Kampala this September, from the 7th to the 9th, at UMA Show Grounds Lugogo. This pioneering event aims to bridge the knowledge and healthcare accessibility gap between healthcare institutions, professionals, and the public. MedXpo Africa Events is to launch its first ever medical […]

Use your responsible Positions to Ensure the Government’s Intended Objectives are Achieved, Minister Babalanda to district leaders

The Minister for Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda has highlighted that Uganda is facing challenges in reaching the middle-income status, due to a significant portion of its population being stuck in subsistence productionwhile overseeing the conclusion of the 4-day retreat for district leaders of the Central Region at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi. […]

Parliament Approves $566 Million Loan for Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Development

Parliament has approved a loan of $566 million from the World Bank’s International Development Association for the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program. Additionally, a loan from the Agence Francaise de Development will further support the program. There’s emphasis on efficient use of funds, unity in administration, and experienced project contractors for successful execution. […]