Uganda has launched a nationwide uranium exploration program in Buhweju District to secure its energy future. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is actively promoting this initiative, emphasizing the importance of nuclear energy in achieving national energy goals.
President Yoweri Museveni is today officially commissioning a groundbreaking diagnostic test kits manufacturing plant in Ntinda, Uganda. Owned by Microhaem Scientifics (MHS), the state-of-the-art facility is the first of its kind in the Great Lakes region. The plant, constructed in collaboration with technology transfer partners from China and the US, is expected to save Uganda over USD 100 million annually spent on importing test kits.
The Minister for ICT and National Guidance Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi said that the government program to start the skilling program is deliberate to ensure that the youth get employment opportunities which they can create themselves.
The Uganda Innovation Week 2023 focuses on the critical role of startups in adapting to digital innovations for success in the modern business landscape. Experts provide strategies emphasizing flexibility, agility, and the necessity to view digital adoption as integral to long-term success.
The Ministry of Kampala Capital City issues a strict call for compliance with city regulations as preparations intensify for the 19th NAM and G77 + China Summits in January 2024. Led by Hon. Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, the ministry is actively involved in infrastructure and beautification projects across the city, focusing on road rehabilitation, drainage, streetlights, and landscaping.
The Special Forces Command (SFC) construction regiment has said it they will deliver quality work and in record time as they carry out maintenance works on Kampala roads said by the assistant project manager Lt Eng. Kikomeko Kigongo during press interview on Saturday 25th November 2023.
Central Bank warns individuals against defacing or misusing currency, emphasizing potential six-month jail terms as outlined in the Penal Code. Bank of Uganda specifically cautions against using banknotes for decorative purposes, highlighting the financial implications for both the public and the Central Bank due to the destruction of banknote utility.
Redevelopment works at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo, home to KCCA FC, are underway in preparation for the AFCON 2027 finals that Uganda will host with Kenya and Tanzania. The Minister of State for Education and Sports (Sports), Hon. Peter Ogwang, emphasized the need for timely completion during a visit to the facility.
Honourable Minister Betty Amongi Akena engages in bilateral discussions with the Ministers of Labour from Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focusing on the potential signing of a Bilateral Labour Agreement (BLA) with Qatar and the effective implementation of the existing BLA with Saudi Arabia.
During a meeting with a delegation from the National People’s Congress of China, led by H.E Luosang Jiangcun, President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda urged China to open its market further for processed goods, emphasizing the importance of value addition. President Museveni expressed gratitude for China’s longstanding support and cooperation in various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and technology.
