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President Museveni Calls on the Government of Serbia to Support Uganda’s Thriving Agriculture Sector

In a meeting with the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) on 28th June 2023, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni called upon the government and people of Serbia to support Uganda’s thriving agriculture sector. He mentioned the country’s potential to feed not only its population but also a larger market, given its fertile […]

President Museveni Pushes for Value Addition and Highlights Access to Ready Markets

President Yoweri Museveni highlighted the significance of adding value to agricultural products and accessing ready markets. He stated that Uganda has markets in East Africa, Africa, China, and Eastern Europe. Unlike Western countries that purchase raw materials at low prices, these new markets prefer to buy finished goods. President Museveni encouraged Ugandans to engage in […]

Educated People can make good Soldiers and Cadres- H.E. President Museveni

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has revealed that Educated people can make good soldiers and cadres while passing out 9,690 Local Defence Personnel at Kaweweta Recruit Training School on Thursday 29th June 2023 President Yoweri Museveni passed out 6239 Local Défense Unit (LDU) trainees […]

Government set to upgrade 6 Airstrips to increase local flights

The Prime Minister (PM) Robinah Nabbanja has noted that the government has already established 13 airstrips across the country in strategic locations to encourage local flights and is set to upgrade six of themwhile officiating at the opening of the Aviation Expo at Entebbe International Airport The government of Uganda is set to upgrade six […]

State House Anti-Corruption Unit Arrests 16 Officials in Acholi for Theft of PDM Funds

The State House Anti-CorruptionUnit (SH-ACU), led by Brig. Gen. Isoke, successfully apprehended a group of corrupt local government officials in Gulu and Kitgum. These officials were involved in embezzling over Ug×500m of funds designated for the Parish Development Model (PDM). In corruption news round up for the month of June 2023, the untiring and unforgiving […]

President Museveni Meets UN Resident Coordinator, Discusses Development Initiatives and Refugee Empowerment

In meeting held on 27th June 2023 between President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and UN Resident Coordinator Ms. Susan Ngongi Namondo at State House in Entebbe. The discussions revolved around upcoming events like the Global Refugee Forum and the Non Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, which Uganda will host with President Museveni as the NAM Chairman. On […]

Kampala Business Investment Summit 2023 to Unlock New Opportunities

The eagerly anticipated Kampala Business and Investment Summit and Exhibition is set to take place from 20th to 21st July 2023 at Mestil Hotel Grounds. The event is expected to attract professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders from various sectors. With the aim to foster economic growth, promote investment opportunities, and encourage networking, the summit […]

Africa deserves permanent seats on United Nations Security Council – Deputy Speaker Tayebwa

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament of Uganda Hon. Thomas Tayebwahas called for the creation of two permanent seats for Africa at the United Nations Security Council, in renewed calls for the body’s reforms during 63rd Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) – European Union Joint Parliamentary Assembly on Tuesday, 26 June 2023 in […]

Wishing Muslims, a Joyous Eid-ul-Adha

As the Islamic world prepares to observe Eid-ul-Adha, it is an opportune time to extend heartfelt wishes to our Muslim brothers and sisters around the globe. Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” holds immense significance in Islam and commemorates a pivotal moment of faith and devotion. This occasion is not only a time […]

Ugandan Passports meet International standards, says Govornament

Ministry of Internal Affairs has completed an upgrade of the current Paper-based e-passports to Polycarbonate e-passports to meet international standards. The new features make the EAC e-Passport suitable for use at e-gates for self-clearance, easy and automated issuance of boarding passes; quick passenger processing worldwide (for ICAO member states); and full compliance with international security […]