A two-week leadership workshop, concluded on December 20, aimed to enhance discipline and cohesion. The participants, including commanding officers and department heads, gained valuable knowledge and skills for their duties.
Uganda’s Parliamentary Leaders, Speaker Among and Deputy Speaker Tayebwa, express optimism about hosting international summits in early 2024, including NAM and G77. They toured the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, set to host these events.
President Museveni strongly condemns the Kamwenge attack, directing UPDF to reinstate LDUs in affected areas. Four attackers caused the deaths, including at Nyabugaando School and tourists. President Museveni pledged financial aid to victims’ families and the girl who reported the incident.
President Museveni has invested Shs1.2 billion in 12 ghetto SACCOs in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, expressing commitment to support the socio-economic transformation of the ghetto youth.
The Ugandan government reveals comprehensive strategies for financing the Sh53 trillion national budget in the 2024/2025 fiscal year. Prioritizing service delivery and citizen livelihood improvement, the plan involves sourcing resources domestically and externally, utilizing tax revenue, loans, grants, and exploring innovative financing avenues.
President Museveni praised Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese for collaborating with the Ugandan government in anti-poverty efforts through socio-economic programs. During a meeting with Bishop Joseph Anthony Zziwa, the President acknowledged the importance of guiding people in selecting profitable enterprises.
The two-week-long East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games concluded successfully in Kigali, Rwanda, on December 18, 2023. The closing ceremony, held at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village, featured the awarding of medals to recognize outstanding performances in the annual sports tournament. Uganda emerged as the overall winner, defending its championship from the previous year.
Uganda has launched the SAUTI-116 helpline, providing a platform for women and men to report gender-based violence. State Minister Peace Mutuzo highlighted its significance in combating violence and urged victims to use digital platforms for reporting.
The High Court International Crimes Division rules that Kwoyelo Thomas must answer to 78 out of 93 charges, including Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes related to the Lord’s Resistance Army rebellion. Loss of some counts is due to factors like death and relocation of witnesses.
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCCA) Spokesperson Vianney Luggya stated that Entebbe International Airport has increased its capacity to hold 60-100 aircraft in anticipation of hosting the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Group of 77 (G-77) + China Summit in January 2024.
