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Uganda and Botswana Collaborate to Tackle Foot and Mouth Disease

President Museveni discusses with Botswana scientists to address Foot and Mouth disease in Uganda. Botswana Vaccine Institute will help develop a vaccine, with samples collected and testing underway during the meeting between President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Botswana scientists at State House, Entebbe yesterday, 19th Feb 2024. Botswana Vaccine Institute is to help Uganda find […]

Uganda Shifts Focus to Tanzania for Oil Imports Amid Dispute with Kenya

Uganda is nearing a deal with Tanzania to reroute its main sea route for oil imports, opting to establish a refined petroleum products pipeline from Tanga port to Kampala. This decision follows a fallout between President Museveni and Kenyan President William Ruto over Kenya’s move to block Uganda from using its oil pipeline. Negotiations between […]

Government Approves sh13b Additional Funding for Healthcare Infrastructure

The Government allocated funds for upgrading health centers and renovating existing ones in line with its policy of ensuring adequate healthcare facilities per constituency and sub-county. The aim is to improve healthcare delivery, reduce the need for patients to travel to regional hospitals, and de-congest referral hospitals The Government released sh13.39b for upgrading health Centre […]

President Museveni Urges Leaders to Prioritize Household Income for Sustainable Development

President Museveni recently met with leaders from Gomba and Sembabule districts to discuss the progress of a project initiated in 2011 aimed at improving livelihoods through increased household income. Emphasizing the importance of addressing poverty at its core, Museveni highlighted the success of the pilot project in nine villages and urged leaders to extend similar […]

Cuba Honors Museveni With Special Recognition for Unconditional Friendship

The Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) has bestowed upon President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda a special certificate of distinction. This prestigious accolade acknowledges President Museveni’s longstanding bond with Cuba and his significant efforts in strengthening the bilateral relationship between Uganda and Cuba. Cuba’s Ambassador to Uganda H.E Tania Perez Xiques (L) presents […]

Uganda Parliament Commends Outgoing Japan Ambassador for Development Contributions

Members of Parliament in Uganda have praised the outgoing Japan Ambassador, H.E. Fukuzawa Hidemoto, for his significant contributions to the country’s socio-economic growth. Amb. Hidemoto’s efforts were acknowledged in various sectors including education, infrastructure, health, and sports. Members of Parliament have lauded the out-going Japan Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Fukuzawa Hidemoto, for contributing towards the […]

NIRA Confirms No Renewal Fees for Uganda’s Mass ID Renewal, Express Services Available

The Ministry of Internal Affairs, Gen David Muhoozi has declared that the process for renewing expiring Identity Cards (IDs) will begin in June of this year. This action is prompted by the approaching deadline of the current IDs’ expiration in May 2025. The announcement was made by the Ministry during a parliamentary session yesterday, 13th […]

Uganda and UAE Forge New Paths in Government Development

Uganda and the UAE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the World Governments Summit in Dubai, aiming to exchange experiences in government development. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar of Uganda and H.E. Mohammad Abdullah AI Gergawi of the UAE signed the MoU. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar of Uganda and H.E. Mohammad Abdullah AI Gergawi of […]

Dr. Silver Mugisha of NWSC Receives Global Sanitation Award

Dr. Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of Uganda’s National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has been honored with the Global Sanitation Graduate School Ambassador Award at the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education in the Netherlands. This prestigious recognition marks a significant achievement for Dr. Mugisha and Africa, as he becomes the first African recipient of […]

Initiatives to Rescue and Repatriate Ugandans Held inMyanmar, Egypt, India

Government’s efforts, led by Prime Minister Nabbanja, to secure the release and repatriation of Ugandans held hostage by rebel groups in Myanmar, Egypt, India. The government, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is diligently working to ensure the release and repatriation of Ugandan citizens detained by rebel factions in Myanmar, as conveyed […]