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The Bombers’ Triumph: Uganda Grabs Seven Medals at Africa Boxing Championship

The 21st edition of the Africa Boxing Championship, which began on July 25th and culminated on Saturday, August 5th at the Palais Polyvalent Indoor Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon, was a fruitful mission for Uganda’s boxing team, ‘The Bombers’. Amid strong competition, the Bombers emerged triumphant, bagging seven medals, and walking away with prize money totalling […]

Strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness in Refugee Hosting Districts

Government of Uganda, in a remarkable collaborative effort with the World Bank, has procured 220 motorcycles and 457 laptops to bolster health emergency preparedness in the country’s refugee-hosting districts. This significant initiative aims to ameliorate healthcare services, particularly during emergencies, in the 12 districts that host the country’s refugee population. The materials, which were delivered […]

Bridging the Digital Divide: Uganda’s Initiative to Connect Refugee Hosting Districts

In an effort to expand digital accessibility, the government of Uganda, in collaboration with the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-Uganda), has embarked on a mission to connect Refugee hosting districts to high-speed internet. This initiative is a part of the ambitious Uganda Digital Acceleration Project (UDAP-GOVNET), designed to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation. In the […]

Yeko Seals a Historic Gold Win for Uganda at the World University Games

In an exceptional turn of events at the World University Games in Chengdu, 19-year-old Yeko from Uganda made history by securing the country’s first gold medal. On the global track, he outran competitors in the men’s 10,000m race and claimed the first-ever gold medal for Uganda at the World University Games held in Chengdu, China. […]

Emyooga, A Game Changer for Women Entrepreneurs

Emyooga, an initiative launched by the Ugandan Government under the Presidential Initiative on Wealth and Job Creation, is revolutionizing the landscape of women entrepreneurship in Uganda. As a groundbreaking effort aimed at uplifting the financial and social status of individuals at the grassroots level, Emyooga is proving to be a genuine game-changer, especially for women […]

Bolstering Digital Inclusivity: NITA-U Cuts Internet Bandwidth Cost by Half

In a significant move set to revolutionize the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) landscape in Uganda, the National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) has announced a 50% reduction in the cost of Internet bandwidth. The cost has been slashed from $70 (about Shs254,000) to $35 (about Shs127,000) per megabyte per second per month. Photo Dr […]

Uganda’s Industrial Growth Faster Than Projection

Uganda’s industrial growth has surged faster than initial projections. This remarkable growth, contributing to 26.5% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) of $45 billion, has significantly bolstered the government’s strategies of import substitution and fostering an integrated, self-sustaining economy. Rapid industrialisation in Uganda is creating an annual job influx of approximately 1.2 million, thereby […]

Uganda National Boxing Team Set for 2023 Africa’s Elite Boxing Championship

Uganda’s national boxing team, “The Bombers,” were flagged off to participate in the 2023 Africa’s elite Boxing Championship in Yaoundé, Cameroon.The team consists of 17 top-tier boxers, and they embody the nation’s dedication to raising its global boxing stature. This event, attracting participation from 35 countries, serves as a significant preparatory stage for the Africa […]

Uganda’s Gazelles, Set to Soar in FIBA Afro Basket Tournament in Rwanda

In an inspiring display of talent, determination, and teamwork, the Uganda Female Basketball team, fondly known as the Gazelles, is gearing up to compete in the prestigious FIBA Afro Basket tournament in Rwanda. On Tuesday 25th July 2023, the Gazelles were ceremoniously flagged-off for the tournament by the Federation of Uganda Basketball Association (FUBA) President, […]