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EU-EAC MARKUP Campaign Empowers Agri-Export Trade in East Africa

European Union – East African Community Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) and its positive impact on Agri-export trade in the East African Community (EAC). The campaign aims to raise awareness among small and medium-sized firms, farmers’ cooperatives, and government organizations in the EAC about the potential opportunities in Agri-export trade. The EU-EAC Market Access Upgrade […]

Chief Whip Reshuffles Parliamentary Sectoral Leadership Committees

The government Chief Whip Hon. Hamson Dennis Obua presented the reshuffles in the leadership of the parliament’s sectoral committeeson Tuesday 20th June 2023. The parliament of Uganda made a reshuffle on the committee leadership in accordance with Rules 160 and 187 of the Rules of Procedure during the 3rd plenary sitting of 3rd year of the 11th parliament. […]

President Museveni Refers National Sports Bill for Reconsideration, Raising Concerns over Clauses

The National Sports Bill, 2023, which aims to regulate the sports sector and establish an independent National Anti-Doping Organization, has been sent back to the Committee on Education and Sports for review by President Yoweri Museveni. He highlighted various clauses that need to be amended, including the composition of the board, representation from different sectors, […]

Uganda and Nigeria Strengthen Cooperation in Response to Shared Security Threats

Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces in Uganda, has emphasized the importance of the relationship between Uganda and Nigeria due to the similar security threats they face, such as the Allied Democratic Forces and Boko Haram rebels. Lt. Gen Elwelu highlighted the long-standing and constructive military exchange between the two countries […]

Speaker Anita Among tasks Government to Expedite Probe into Kasese School Attack

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, has directed government security agencies to expeditiously investigate and reprimand those behind the gruesome attack on Mpondwe -Lhubiriha Secondary School in Kasese District on Friday night during parliamentary session yesterday 20th June 2023 The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, has instructed government security agencies to […]

President Museveni Returns to Duty Following Recovery from COVID-19

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has returned to office after recovering from COVID-19. The President resumed his duties by traveling to State House-Entebbe to oversee a cabinet meeting. He had been in self-isolation at Nakasero State Lodge for eleven days after testing positive for the virus. A day after stating that he had recovered from Covid-19, […]

Kabalega International Airport in Hoima Nears Completion, Set to Boost Cargo and Passenger Travel

Kabalega International Airport a significant infrastructure project in Hoima, is rapidly nearing completion. With the construction progress currently standing at an impressive 91%, the airport is on track to be fully operational by October of this year. Once finished, this state-of-the-art facility will play a crucial role in facilitating the air transportation of heavy cargo, […]

Mitooma District Officials Formally Approve President Museveni as NRM Candidate for the 2026 Presidential Elections

Mitooma district officials endorse President Museveni to represent the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the 2026 presidential elections. The endorsement took place during the International Women’s Day festivities at Kyamuyanga Primary School on June 16th, 2023. Mitooma district officials have formally endorsed President Museveni to represent the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the future 2026 […]

Uganda Airlines flies Muslim Pilgrims to Mecca

Uganda Airlines, after a 40-year hiatus, has resumed operations for the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. More than 250 Muslim pilgrims were carried on the airline’s inaugural flight, marking a significant achievement for the national carrier. The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, flagged off the first batch of pilgrims at Entebbe Airport. […]

President Museveni demands explanation on delay of Covid-ex regularization

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked for an explanation from the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Monica Musenero, and the Ministry of Health on why Covidex, a local drug for curing COVID-19, has not been regularized after three years. President Museveni has expressed his concerns and demanded an explanation for the delay in […]