Speaking at the signing ceremony, Gender, Labour, and Social Development Minister Betty Amongi pledged to ensure the programme is implemented, monitored, and evaluated in a way that meets the needs of all Ugandans, in line with national and international development goals.
The move, announced alongside a wave of key appointments and reappointments, reflects Museveni’s strategy to rely on trusted cadres to uphold the National Resistance Movement’s ideological pillars while sparking debate over the expanding advisory team’s cost.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today hosted the former Kenyan president, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, who paid a courtesy call on him at State House Entebbe.
During their meeting on Thursday, President Museveni extended his heartfelt congratulations to Youssouf and reiterated Uganda’s unwavering support for the African Union’s mission and goals.
During a high-level meeting at State House, Entebbe, the President recommended elevating Tororo Municipality to city status as a neutral administrative unit, alongside the creation of three new districts to serve both communities.
President Museveni emphasized the importance of unity among African nations in addressing security challenges and advancing development goals.
Pope Francis died at the age of 88, bringing to a close a twelve-year pontificate marked by bold outreach to the marginalized and sweeping reforms within the Church
Uganda is preparing to launch a Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which Kisembo believes will immediately reduce transaction costs and provide citizens with free digital wallets, drawing inspiration from India’s successful digital payments infrastructure.
Posts supporting groups like Hamas or Hezbollah, or content critical of Israel, may now result in visa denials or revoked residency. While officials say the move enhances national security, critics warn it could suppress legitimate political expression and infringe on privacy rights.
The move, welcomed by cultural institutions like the Bamasaaba, seeks to eliminate longstanding confusion and affirm the rightful leaders recognized under the Constitution. The updated gazette outlines the roles and regions of leaders such as the Kabaka of Buganda, the Omukuka of Bugisu, and others—reinforcing their legitimacy and safeguarding Uganda’s cultural heritage.
