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AfDB Launches East Africa Regional Integration Strategy to Drive Structural Change, Resilience, and Job Creation

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is committed to supporting East African countries in accelerating structural change, enhancing resilience, and generating quality jobs. The Bank’s East Africa Regional Integration Strategy Paper (EA RISP) for 2023-2027 outlines two key priority areas to achieve these goals: strengthening regional infrastructure and promoting the growth of regional value chains and […]

Ugandans Share Their Heartfelt Get Well Soon Messages for President Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni can now receive “get well soon” messages from members of the public. As of Saturday, June 10, 2023, the State House Uganda gave permission to interested citizens to access the Nakasero State Lodge and leave messages in the form of printed cards, flowers, or handwritten notes at the banner “get well soon,” […]

Somalia’s Application for East African Community Membership Progresses at Extraordinary Summit

During the 21st Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State of the East African Community (EAC) held in Bujumbura, Burundi, the report on the verification of Somalia’s application to join the EAC was adopted. The summit instructed the Council of Ministers and EAC Secretariat to initiate talks with Somalia and provide progress reports at the […]

Minister Babalanda Orders Strict Implementation of President Museveni’s Executive Order in Greater North and Karamoja Regions

Minister for the Presidency, Hon Babirye Milly Babalanda, has directed the Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and Resident City Commissioners (RCCs) in the Greater North and Karamoja regions to enforce President Museveni’s recent Executive Order. The order addresses issues such as anti-cattle rustling efforts, environmental damage caused by charcoal burning, and the presence of Balaalo nomads. […]

70 Percent of potholes on Kampala Roads have been worked on

During a conversation with the members of the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises, the Executive Director of Kampala Capital City (KCCA) Dorothy Kisaka revealed that 70 percent of the city’s potholes have been effectively repaired. She promised that all Kampala roads would be free of potholes by the end of this […]

Replacing “Expired Courses” with “Due for Review”: NCHE Introduces New Categorization for Academic Courses in Universities and Tertiary Institutions

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) announced a change in the categorization of academic courses at universities and tertiary institutions. The term “Expired” will be replaced by “Due for Review,” as revealed by Prof. Mary Okwakol, the executive director of NCHE, during a press conference. The decision comes in response to concerns raised about […]

Education for All: President Museveni Emphasizes Free Education in Government-Aided Schools

President Yoweri Museveni declared that education in government-aided schools must not be paid for by parents. These remarks were made during his State of the Nation address at the Kololo Ceremonial Ground, yesterday Wednesday 7 June 2023. By eliminating fees in government schools, President Museveni aims to ensure that every child has equal access to […]

Uganda has commenced Preparations for “Ushirikiano Imara 2023” Command Post Exercise

Uganda has commenced the pre-mission training for the Command Post Exercise “Ushirikiano Imara 2023” at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy in Jinja. Brigadier General Stephen Tumwesigye Kashure, alongside the Chief Evaluator, inaugurated the training, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and discipline among the participants. Uganda Kick-Starts Preparations for Command Post Exercise, Participants Urged to Cooperate and […]

Museveni meets US envoy over the anti-gay bill

President Museveni met the outgoing United States Ambassador Natalie Brown over the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023. President Museveni said that the West’s backlash against Uganda over the anti-homosexuality law is unjustified and based on distortion and misrepresentation of facts. In a lengthy meeting on Tuesday attended by Ambassador Adonia Ayebare, Uganda’s permanent representative to the United […]