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Yeko Seals a Historic Gold Win for Uganda at the World University Games

In an exceptional turn of events at the World University Games in Chengdu, 19-year-old Yeko from Uganda made history by securing the country’s first gold medal. On the global track, he outran competitors in the men’s 10,000m race and claimed the first-ever gold medal for Uganda at the World University Games held in Chengdu, China. […]

Uganda Tourism Board’s Grading and Classification Exercise Enhances Uganda’s Tourism Standards

The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has initiated a grading and classification exercise to improve the quality of lodging and dining options for tourists. The first phase includes facilities in several cities and runs until September 4th, 2023. The exercise, carried out every two years, assesses various elements of lodging facilities and has been digitalized for […]

UPDF Engineering Brigade Leads Development Projects at Entebbe International Airport, Kajjansi National Medical Stores Oxygen Plant, and Namboole Stadium

The UPDF engineering brigade has completed 66 out of 163 projects, including an 85% complete new arrivals terminal at Entebbe Airport and similar progress at the Oxygen Plant. The Namboole Stadium is undergoing commendable renovations, including the construction of a 3-Star hotel with 66 rooms and a new seating plan for around 39,981 football spectators. […]

Powering Progress: The Electricity Access Scale-up Project in Uganda

The Electricity Access Scale-up Project (EASP) in Uganda, funded by the World Bank with US$638 million, aims to connect one million new grid connections and implement 150,000 off-grid connections and clean cooking solutions. The project supports the Government of Uganda’s efforts to increase electricity access for households, refugee communities, industries, and public institutions, aligning with […]

Ugandan Students Among the 35 East Africans Awarded Scholarships by Kyungdong University South Korea and the Inter-University Council for East Africa

Five Ugandan students are among 35 beneficiaries from six East African Community (EAC) member states who won scholarships to pursue undergraduate degrees sponsored by Kyungdong University in South Korea, and the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA). After the initial two years, the university will assist students in finding jobs to support themselves during their […]

Kiryandongo District Local Government Commissions Capital Projects worth Shs6.43 Billion for Fiscal Year 2022/2023

The Kiryandongo District local government recently completed capital projects worth shs6.43 billion during the Fiscal year 2022/2023. These projects encompassed classroom blocks, general and maternity wards, doctor’s houses, boreholes, small-scale irrigation schemes, and first-class marram roads across the district. Figure One of the newly commissioned projects in kiryandongo district Kiryandongo District local government on 1st […]

Japan and Uganda Strengthen Bilateral Relations for Economic Growth and Investment

During a meeting between the Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister and President Museveni, the main topic of discussion was how Japan could help Uganda with value addition and economic growth by encouraging Japanese investors to establish themselves in the country. President Museveni highlighted the challenges faced by Africa’s economy and called for Japanese companies to invest […]

Emyooga, A Game Changer for Women Entrepreneurs

Emyooga, an initiative launched by the Ugandan Government under the Presidential Initiative on Wealth and Job Creation, is revolutionizing the landscape of women entrepreneurship in Uganda. As a groundbreaking effort aimed at uplifting the financial and social status of individuals at the grassroots level, Emyooga is proving to be a genuine game-changer, especially for women […]

Bolstering Digital Inclusivity: NITA-U Cuts Internet Bandwidth Cost by Half

In a significant move set to revolutionize the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) landscape in Uganda, the National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) has announced a 50% reduction in the cost of Internet bandwidth. The cost has been slashed from $70 (about Shs254,000) to $35 (about Shs127,000) per megabyte per second per month. Photo Dr […]

She Cranes Set to Bounce Back in Group G’s Preliminary Stage Two

The She Cranes are set to face Wales in Group G’s preliminary stage two. To contend for the fifth or seventh spot, they need to win both remaining games after losing their opening matches. Despite the loss to Jamaica, the team remains in good spirits and well-prepared according to coach Fred Mugerwa. Figure She Cranes’ […]