Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital Laboratory has been granted accreditation by the South African National Accreditation System to international standards. The accreditation recognizes the facility’s competence in conducting various tests, measurements, and calibrations.
The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has initiated a tree-planting drive, aiming to plant over one million trees by 2025 as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility. The announcement was made by PSFU’s chairman, Mr. Humphrey Nzeyi, at the 1st Private Sector Gala on December 6, 2023.
COP28 leaders are urged to create a fund for smallholder farmers to adapt to climate change, emphasized by the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD). Donal Brown, IFAD’s Associate Vice-President, stresses the importance of financing for small-scale farmers and calls for streamlined access to funds.
Uganda’s Minister of Agriculture, Frank Tumwebaze, signed a memorandum of understanding with UAE’s Refarm Group at COP28 for collaborative fertilizer production. The agreement aims to enhance Uganda’s access to high-quality, affordable fertilizers, promoting sustainable and climate-smart agriculture.
Speaker Anita Among flagged off Uganda’s parliamentary sports team for the 13th EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games in Kigali on December 7th, 2023. The event, themed “For a progressive, peaceful, and all-inclusive EAC,” runs from December 7th to 19th.
Prime Minister, Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, addressed the Global e-Cooking Coalition at COP28 in Dubai, highlighting the urgent need to address the environmental and health impacts of traditional cooking methods. Pledges totalling at least US$30 million were announced, with the UK and Germany contributing significant amounts.
Uganda takes a significant step in achieving renewable energy targets by signing an MOU during COP28, agreeing to a 150MW solar energy plant with UAE’s Masdar as part of a broader 1GW collaboration. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja officiated, highlighting the initiative’s role in addressing electricity demand, accessibility, and job creation.
Uganda joins 133 other countries in committing to the UAE Declaration, emphasizing agricultural pathways aligned with the Paris Agreement’s long-term goals.
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has announced the recommencement of the second phase of troop withdrawal from Somalia in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2710 (2023). Initially paused upon the Federal Government of Somalia’s request, the withdrawal involves 3,000 troops and the transfer of control for eight Forward Operating Bases by December 2023.
President Museveni met with US Ambassador Popp to discuss various matters, including the AGOA controversy. President Museveni sent a letter to President Biden regarding AGOA, with Ambassador Popp tasked to deliver it.
