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Bukedi Sub-region Chosen for High-Level Malaria Prevention Technology Pilot

President Museveni, in collaboration with scientists, has selected Bukedi Sub-region as a pilot area for a new mosquito radiation sterilisation technology aimed at preventing malaria. The innovative approach, which sterilizes male mosquitoes to reduce their offspring, will be deployed in areas with high malaria prevalence. If successful, the initiative will be expanded to other regions […]

14 Women Rescued as UPDF and FARDC Joint Operation Strikes Allied Democratic Forces in Mwalika Valley, DRC.

In the Mwalika Valley, North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a joint operation conducted by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) resulted in a combat engagement with the notorious Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) group, led by Abu Waqas. During the […]

President Museveni’s directive on government advertising sparks concerns

President Yoweri Museveni’s directive that all government advertising be exclusively channelled through state media has sparked concerns among economists and media stakeholdersin a letter addressed to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja on 6th March 2023. Economists and media players are concerned about President Yoweri Museveni’s decision that all government advertising be exclusively distributed through st ate media. The directive, which was issued in a letter to Prime Minister Rt Hon. Robina Nabbanja on 6th March 2023, […]

President Yoweri Museveni and his Senegalese Counterpart Explore Dairy Export Opportunities during Official Visit

During a two-day official visit to Uganda, Senegalese President H.E Macky Sall was bid farewell by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. President Sall’s visit came at the invitation of President Museveni. One of the key highlights of the visit was a pre-departure meeting at State House-Entebbe, where President Museveni presented various dairy products produced in Uganda, […]

Jacob Kiplimo Gears up for Monaco Diamond League and World Championships

Jacob Kiplimo, Uganda’s world record holder for the 21km, is set to compete in the Monaco Diamond League in France on July 21, 2023. He will face renowned competitors as part of Team Uganda’s qualifiers for the World Athletics Championships. Kiplimo has been preparing diligently, aiming to improve his personal best in the 5000m race. […]

Government of Uganda to Issue Out One Million Land Titles In 16 districts

The Government of Uganda has embarked on a significant and transformative land titling initiative aimed at issuing one million freehold land titles across 16 districts in the country. Under the Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP), the government has set up 22 land zonal offices throughout the nation, providing efficient land management services and resolving […]

Buganda Kingdom Supports Uganda’s Oil Exploration, Calls for Strategic Investment in Developmental Sectors

Buganda Kingdom’s premier, Charles Peter Mayiga, expresses strong support for Uganda’s exploration of oil and gas resources, urging the government to disregard foreign opposition and invest strategically in the profitable sector. The Buganda Kingdom pledges its assistance in maximizing the benefits of Uganda’s oil industry. Buganda Kingdom’s premier Charles Peter Mayiga, has expressed his disregard […]

Senegal’s President Mackay Sall Expresses Interest in Ugandan Milk Exports during State Visit

During his state visit to Uganda, President Macky Sall of Senegal expressed interest in permitting milk exports from Uganda to address the gap in dairy goods imports. Uganda has experienced an increase in milk production and has been exporting dairy products to Senegal. According to Macky Sall, President of Senegal, his nation may think about […]

Uganda to Adopt Road-Monitoring App to Address Pothole Problem

The Government of Uganda, in collaboration with the Uganda Road Fund (URF), is taking a significant step towards tackling the persistent issue of potholes on the country’s aging roads. To enhance road monitoring and maintenance, the government is to adopt an electronic road-monitoring app that will allow citizens to report potholes in real-time. This innovative […]

Panic as doctors threaten nationwide Strike

The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has announced its intention to initiate a general strike, commencing on 1stAugust 2023, in response to the government’s failure to address their concernsduring press briefing held at the harrowing Mulago Hospital on Wednesday 17th July 2023 In reaction to the government’s inability to address their complaints, the Uganda Medical Association […]