Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja will attend COP28 in the UAE, representing the President. The summit in Dubai aims to address climate change, with a focus on limiting global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The upcoming Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers (CSPOC) in Uganda aims to fortify ties among Commonwealth Parliaments. Set to take place from January 3 to 6, 2024, the event will gather Speakers and Presiding Officers from 33 countries. Hon. Abdu Katuntu, Chairperson of the Coordination Committee, emphasized Uganda’s goal of enhancing diplomatic relations through collaboration with other parliaments. The conference is expected to boost tourism activity and create business opportunities, fostering trade relations with visiting delegations.
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja launched a fleet of 116 ambulances to strengthen emergency medical services. Of these, 53 are fully equipped as Type B ambulances for immediate deployment, while the rest will be distributed after meeting the same standards by February 2024.
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Anita Among, has tasked the Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries to conduct a comprehensive study on the status of valley dams and irrigation schemes across the countryduring the plenary sitting on Tuesday, 28 November 2023.
The 1st Uganda Trade, Tourism, and Investment Summit in Doha marked a significant step in bolstering economic ties between Uganda and Qatar. Organized by the Uganda Export Promotions Board, the event drew government officials and private sector representatives from both nations. Key speakers highlighted the importance of international engagements, with a focus on enhancing competitiveness to unlock trade and investment opportunities. The summit showcased Uganda’s economic profile and growth trajectory, emphasizing its appeal as an investment destination.
The Ugandan government, led by Dr. Diana Atwine, plans to introduce a malaria vaccine for children in early 2024 as part of a broader effort to combat malaria, particularly affecting children. This announcement was made during the 20th-anniversary celebration of the Malaria Consortium, a non-profit organization dedicated to malaria prevention and treatment.
The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Tumusiime Katsigazi has called upon all security forces in Uganda to maintain and ensure the existing friendship and cooperation between the forces and ‘wanainchi’ during the official opening ceremony of the 17th Edition of the Inter-Forces Games at Kabalye Police Training School in Masindi district yesterday 28th November 2023.
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, oversees the ongoing repair of Kampala’s roads by the Special Forces Command (SFC). Accompanied by KCCA Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, they target key areas in the city, including Kololo and downtown Kampala, addressing extensive potholes.
Dr. Diana Atwine urges youth to prioritize abstinence for HIV prevention. Despite a decrease in overall infections, youth rates remain high. Atwine emphasizes values, encourages testing, and acknowledges the upcoming World AIDS Day under the theme “Let Communities Lead.”
President Yoweri Museveni has officially opened Microhaem Scientifics (MHS), the inaugural diagnostic test kit manufacturing plant in the Great Lakes region. Located in Kampala, the facility aims to boost local manufacturing capabilities for high-quality, affordable malaria and HIV diagnostic kits.
