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African countries urged to embrace e-Phyto certificates to compete internationally

African Union member states have urged the adoption and promotion of electronic phytosanitary certificates (e-Phyto). The e-Phyto system aims to improve the management of plant health risks by replacing paper certificates, enabling farmers to plan crop selection and facilitating the movement of agricultural products in the global market. African Union member states have been urged […]

Government Approves Increase in High Court Judges to Address Backlog and Demand

Parliament has approved a government motion to raise the number of Judges in the High Court from 83 to 151. The decision, tabled by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, comes in response to the growing population, rising crime rates, and a significant backlog of cases. The move aims to alleviate the burden on […]

Dilapidated Kampala Roads Set for Rehabilitation After Gen. Kainerugaba’s Intervention

After a joint tour of dilapidated Kampala roads by Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, and the KCCA Executive Director, work has begun to rehabilitate the industrial area roads. Weeks after the Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba had a joint tour of dilapidated Kampala roads with the […]

Government Aims to Accelerate Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Industry, To Foster Job Creation

In recent years, Uganda has emerged as a promising destination for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), leveraging its skilled workforce, favourable business environment, and competitive cost advantages. Recognizing the immense potential of this sector to stimulate economic growth and generate employment opportunities, the Government of Uganda has taken decisive steps to boost the BPO industry further. […]

Ugandan Contingent Builds Home for Elderly Resident in DRC

In a heartwarming gesture, Col. Michael Walaka Hyeroba, commanding officer of the Ugandan Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent stationed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on 29th June 2023 presented an 80-year-old man named Mzee Sefuko Ghato with a two-bedroom home in Amafiga village, North Kivu. The construction of the house was initiated by […]

How does Elon Musk’s newest development at Twitter affect social media influencing?

Elon Musk bought Twitter at approximately $44 billion on October 27, 2022.Given Mr. Musk’s strong reputation of entrepreneurship, it was perfectly predictable that he invested such huge sums of money in Twitter with a chief objective of making it a commercially profitable social medium for himself. In the initial efforts to make Twitter profitable, Elon […]

President Museveni Accepts Retirement of Eleven Generals, Including Former Police Chief

President Museveni has accepted the retirement of eleven Generals, including the former Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura. In addition, 110 general officers and 99 senior officers from the ranks of Major to Colonel will be retiring. President Museveni has accepted retirement of eleven generals, including the former Inspector General of Police Gen. Kale […]

Urgent Call for Tax Waivers to Promote Women-Led Enterprises in Public Procurement in Uganda

Civil society organizations in Uganda, led by the African Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC), are urging the government to institute tax waivers for women-led young ventures. The aim is to facilitate their scalability and encourage their active participation in public procurement. The Ugandan government has been steadfastly pushed to eliminate taxes for women-led startups in […]