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President Museveni Receives Special Message and Discusses Defense Cooperation with Central African Republic Counterpart

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda received a special message from President Faustin-Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic, conveyed by his special envoy, Mr. Claude Rameaux Bireau, who also serves as the Minister of National Defence and Army Reconstruction. The meeting at State House, Entebbe, involved discussions on mutual interests, particularly focusing on defense […]

President Museveni Praises Educated Individuals’ Contribution to Uganda’s Army

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni expressed gratitude towards educated individuals, particularly scientists, for enhancing the quality of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Speaking at State House-Entebbe, he highlighted the historical significance of educated professionals in shaping the army’s capabilities. President Museveni poses for a photo with some of the scientists after giving them an opportunity […]

Venezuelan Ambassador Discusses Bilateral Cooperation with Ugandan Foreign Affairs Ministry

The Venezuelan Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Mrs. Fatima Fernandes Juarez, held a meeting with Mr. Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, the Permanent Secretary of Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala. During the meeting, Ambassador Juarez expressed Venezuela’s interest in establishing a Joint Commission of Cooperation with Uganda to enhance economic ties. She proposed hosting the first […]

Uganda-Norway Diplomatic Talks: Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation.

Minister Jeje Odong Abubakhar of Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a productive meeting with Ambassador Anne Kristin Hermansen of Norway at the Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Honorable Jeje Odong Abubakhar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged in a productive meeting with Her Excellency Anne Kristin Hermansen, Ambassador of Norway to Uganda, at the […]

The 11th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition 2025

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development’s Principal Geologist of Uganda, Wilson Tumushabe, handed over conference proceedings for EAPCE’23 to Tanzania’s Deputy Permanent Secretary, Dr. James Mataragio, in the presence of EAC Director of Productive Sectors, Jean Baptiste Havugimana. Uganda’s Vice President H.E. Jessica Alupo, on May 10, 2023 officially opened the 10th East African […]

Gulu Airport to Undergo Major Upgrade

Gulu Airport is set to undergo a substantial overhaul, as Minister General Katumba Wamala disclosed plans to enhance its facilities. This initiative is part of broader efforts, including the conversion of Arua Airport into an International Airport, signaling advancements in Uganda’s aviation infrastructure. Gulu Airport is poised for a significant upgrade, as stated by the […]

Uganda’s Deputy PM Reinforces Commitment to Tackle Internal Displacement

In her remarks at the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York, Uganda’s Third Deputy Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Rukia Nakadama, reiterated Uganda’s dedication to addressing internal displacement challenges. Accompanied by other officials, including Hon. Milly Babirye Babalanda and Hajjat Zaminah Malole Baluku, Nakadama stressed the importance of collaborative […]

UDB Annual Women Entrepreneurs Conference creates Opportunities for Women in Business

The conference aims to bridge the information gap, a key barrier faced by women in accessing affordable finance and the participation of women in the country’s development agenda. The Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDBL), the country’s national Development Finance Institution in partnership with Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Ltd (UWEAL) on Thursday held its inaugural Annual […]

New Chinese investor to create 500 jobs for Ugandans

Government has given five hectares of land in Jinja Industrial Park to a new Chinese investor identified as Zeng Rong Yao who is going to invest in two companies, one manufacturing shoes and the other ceramics revealed on 13th march 2024. The government granted five hectares of land in Jinja Industrial Park to a new […]