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President Museveni to Deliver Virtual Budget Speech Amidst COVID-19 Isolation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to deliver his Budget Speech to Parliament virtually due to his isolation at Nakasero State Lodge over COVID-19. The speech, scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2023, will be broadcasted live on all radio and TV stations. Today, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will deliver his Budget Speech to Parliament virtually, […]

Centenary Bank Group Celebrates 40 Years of Financial Inclusion and Community Impact in Uganda

The commencement of a series of events by Centenary Group to celebrate their 40 years of operations in Uganda. The ruby jubilee celebrations, spanning four months, aim to promote financial inclusion and positive life changes among the Catholic Church-owned bank’s customers. On Saturday 10th June 2023, Centenary Group began a string of events that would […]

Uganda, China, and FAO Collaborate on $12 Million Project to Boost Farming

Uganda, in partnership with China and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has embarked on a ground-breaking $12 million project aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability, by improving crop, livestock, and fish production and is expected to assist thousands of farmers. This project will have a positive impact on food security and poverty alleviation […]

Ugandan Contingent Participates in EAC Regional Military Exercise in Rwanda

The Ugandan military contingent, led by Brigadier General Matthew Gureme, departed for Rwanda yesterday 12th June 2023 to take part in the East African Community (EAC) Command Post Exercise (CPX) called ‘Ushirikiano Imara 2023.’ The exercise will involve military, police, and civilian components from the seven EAC member states, focusing on peace support operations, counterterrorism, […]

Parliamentary Forum on Labour suggested passing of Labour Migration Laws

On June 13th, 2023, the Parliamentary Forum on Labour, Decent Employment, and Productivity suggested passing legislation to regulate labor migration in Uganda. Thomas Tayebwa, the deputy speaker of parliament, supported the proposal during a conference emphasizing the importance of regulations to protect workers from exploitation and encouraged employers to pay taxes and contribute to social […]

Maj. Gen. Leopold Kyanda makes case onemerging, common security challenges

A delegation of officers from the Army War College Nigeria, Course 7/203, who are on a Geo-Strategic Study Tour in Uganda had an engagement with the strategic leadership of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya yesterday 13th June 2023. The Joint Chief of Staff Major General […]

Innovative Ugandan Engineer Earns Finalist Spot in Africa Prize Engineering Award

Anatoli Kirigwajjo, a software engineer from Uganda, has made it to the Africa Prize Engineering Award’s final round, this talented individual reached the prestigious final of the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with other three remarkable engineers from across the continent. The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is an annual award led by UK’s Royal […]

Museveni Urges Cultural Leaders to Combat Corruption and Embrace African Values

During the commemoration of King Solomon Iguru Gafabusa’s reign, Museveni expressed his long-standing aspiration to eliminate corruption from Uganda’s politics. He emphasized the importance of unity, prosperity, and wealth creation, urging cultural leaders to support the government’s fight against corruption. The President also reaffirmed his commitment to protecting African values, particularly in relation to the […]

Museveni donates 31 heifers to Wankoba parish in Mukono, promises to donate more cows, goats, pigs

President Yoweri Museveni donated 31 heifers to households in Wankoba parish, Nakisunga sub-county, Mukono District on Saturday June 10, 2023 as part of the Presidential Initiative Against Hunger and Poverty. The distribution was observed by Deputy RDC Mike Ssegawa and the LC3 chairman. The heifers aim to reduce poverty in the region, and recipients have […]

Government Starts Rehabilitation of Matugga-Kapeeka road

The Ministry of Works and Transport has approved the rehabilitation budget of the 41-kilometer highway stretching from Matugga through Semuto to Kapeeka in Nakaseke district which is set to begin in July 2023. On Monday, June 12th, 2023, the Minister of Works, Gen. Katumba Wamala, said the contract for the rehabilitation works has been handed […]