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Uganda Marks World Wetlands Day with Call for Conservation

Uganda joined the global community in commemorating World Wetlands Day, marking the 54th anniversary of the signing of the Ramsar Convention in the city of Ramsar, Iran in Katerera Sub-County, Rubirizi District Sunday 2nd February 2024.

President Museveni Commissions Construction of $129m Akii Bua Stadium

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has officially commissioned the construction of the Akii Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City during groundbreaking ceremony which was attended by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, along with other government officials and sports stakeholders held on Wednesday 29th January 2025.

Uganda’s Chelangat Wins Sevilla Half Marathon

Uganda’s Rebecca Chelangat secured victory at the 30th edition of the Sevilla Half Marathon on January 26, 2025. She completed the race at 1:07:18, setting a new course record by beating the previous one by 41 seconds.

Bodaboda Industry Grows Amid Regulation Concerns

Local government minister Raphael Magyezi says the bodaboda industry is now the second biggest employer of Ugandans across the countryWhile addressing officials at Serena Hotel on Wednesday January 22nd during the launch of the United Boda Boda Riders Co-operative Union.

MPs Urge Adequate Capitalisation, Full Government Takeover of National Housing

The Physical Infrastructure Committee of Parliament has recommended the full capitalisation and acquisition of the National Housing and Construction Company (NHCC) outlined in a report, committee vice-chairpeson Tony Awany (Nwoya county, NRM) tabled before the House budget committee chaired by Remegio Achia (Pian County, NRM).