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TikTok adds text only feature on video app as social media competition ratchets up

Earlier this month, TikTok launched a new music streaming service to rival platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Chinese-owned video streaming app TikTok says it will offer text-only posts as competition between social media giants heats up. The platform says that the new feature gives users “another way to express themselves”. Earlier this month, TikTok […]

Members of Parliament to discuss Government plan on local council polls as house resumes today Thursday, July 27, 2023

Today marks the return of the plenary, which was suspended last week after Speaker Anita Among requested that the government state its position on10th July 2023 on local council elections through the Parliament’s directorate of Communication and public aaffairs that runs the house’s official twitter handle before the order paper was issued today, 27th July 2023. The House has resumed today, Thursday, 27 July 2023 at 10.00am. Related Last week, Speaker Among adjourned House, just about an hour after she […]

UPDF Praised for Securing Wildlife Conservation Areas in Eastern Uganda

Martin Mugarra Bahinduka, the Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities in Uganda, praised the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) Third Division for their operation in removing armed pastoralists from the Pian-Upe Game Reserve in Nakapiripirit District, Karamoja Sub-region. The armed pastoralists had entered the reserve in early July, leading to criminal activities that […]

Uganda’s Gazelles, Set to Soar in FIBA Afro Basket Tournament in Rwanda

In an inspiring display of talent, determination, and teamwork, the Uganda Female Basketball team, fondly known as the Gazelles, is gearing up to compete in the prestigious FIBA Afro Basket tournament in Rwanda. On Tuesday 25th July 2023, the Gazelles were ceremoniously flagged-off for the tournament by the Federation of Uganda Basketball Association (FUBA) President, […]

President Museveni Arrives in Russia for the Second Russia-Africa Summit

On 26th July 2023, H.E. Kaguta Yoweri Museveni, the President of Uganda, arrived in Saint Petersburg, Russia, to participate in the second Russia-Africa summit scheduled for July 27 and 28th, 2023. H.E Kaguta Yoweri Museveni, the president of Uganda, landed in Saint Petersburg, a port city in Russia, on 26th July 2023 to participate in […]

Gen. Muhoozi Joins President Museveni on Russia-Africa Summit; Advocates Strong Ties with Russia

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, has accompanied President Museveni to Russia for the second Russia-Africa Summit. Russia plans to make Uganda a regional hub for the development and maintenance of Russian military equipment and technology. The Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has accompanied President Museveni to […]

President Museveni Emphasizes African Common Market’s Role in Regional Integration for Prosperity

President Yoweri Museveni met with a delegation from South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) led by Dr. Gwen Ramokgopa to discuss the importance of regional integration among African states. President Museveni stressed the need for an African common market to create bigger markets for businesses to thrive.The ANC delegation praised President Museveni’s support during the […]

Uganda to host East Africa Business Council Summit 2023

The upcoming East Africa Business Council (EABC) Summit is set to be held in Uganda from August 31 to September 1, 2023. Over 500 participants from the East African Community (EAC) and the entire African continent will attend the summit to address trade opportunities and challenges in the private sector. The East Africa Business Council […]

President Museveni and Azerbaijani Delegation Discuss Innovations in Public Service Administration

H.E. Yoweri Museveni met a delegation from the Republic of Azerbaijan led by His Excellency Ulvi Mehdiyev, the Chairman of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under thePresident of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Tuesday 25th July 2023 at State house Entebbe. On July 25, 2023, at State House Entebbe, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with a delegation from the Republic of Azerbaijan, led by His Excellency Ulvi Mehdiyev, Chairman of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. H.E Mehdiyev is also the chairman of Azerbaijan Service […]

Tackling Cybercrime in Uganda: Safeguarding the digital frontier

The rapid growth of internet usage brought with it an unfortunate consequence of an alarming rise in cybercrime. As more and more people embraced the digital world, criminals saw an opportunity to exploit unsuspecting individuals and organizations. However, the resilient spirit of the Ugandan people, coupled with proactive measures taken by the government, paved the […]