In a noteworthy development, Uganda’s coffee export earnings have edged closer to the $1 billion mark in 2023, driven by increased production volumes, improved coffee prices, and heightened competition among foreign buyers According to the latest data from the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)
The government, through the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT), is conducting an assessment of the new lower secondary curriculum before the final Uganda Certificate of Examinations (UCE) are conducted According to Mr. Patrick Byakatonda, executive director of Industrial training.
President Museveni urged Africa to overcome the impact of colonial policies, emphasizing the need for homegrown solutions. Speaking at the Commonwealth Speakers Conference, he called on parliamentarians to discard neo-colonial ideologies and embrace technology for development.
Ugandans have been urged by the Health Minister Dr. Jane Aceng to strictly follow preventive measures against COVID-19, including as frequent handwashing, sanitization, and upholding social separation in a statement highlighting the importance of ongoing surveillance against the virus following First Lady Janet Museveni’s positive COVID-19 test results from tests taken around Christmas. On Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Uganda’s Ministry of Lands urges landowners to update postal addresses for efficient land services, sparking mixed public responses and suggestions to embrace technology.
President Museveni urged Ugandan dairy farmers to shift focus from liquid milk to processed products like casein and powdered milk for the international market. The President emphasized the importance of value addition, commended past successes, and expressed hope for a new Anti-tick vaccine’s effectiveness.
The Genomics, Molecular, and Immunology Laboratories (GMI Labs), operating under Makerere University Biomedical Research Center (MakBRC), have recently obtained official approval from the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Uganda to perform DNA Paternity Tests. This marks a significant expansion of their diagnostic capabilities, reinforcing their status as a trusted institution for advanced genetic diagnostics in the country.
Speaker Anita Among held a bilateral meeting with the Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana, Mr. Alban Bagbin, at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort. They discussed the need for international collaboration based on mutual respect for values, emphasizing unity among African Parliaments to address shared challenges and opportunities.
President Museveni was honored with a monument in Rushere for his significant role in the development of Greater Ankole. Erected by UPDF Engineers Brigade, the monument recognizes his efforts in promoting dairy farming and socio-economic transformation
Minister Ssempijja has emphasized UPDF junior officers’ welfare, announcing a minimum monthly salary of sh1m. Despite COVID-19 delays, plans for salary adjustments remain. Ssempijja highlighted Uganda’s role in regional stability, criticized cultural impositions, and addressed retirement packages.
