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President Museveni Pledges Funding for Youth-Led Innovations in Uganda

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, while officiating at the 4th Youth Business Forum and Expo in Kampala, announced his commitment to provide funding for youth-led innovations. He emphasized that the government would support innovative projects with a clear business perspective and expressed gratitude for the youth’s efforts in finding solutions to Uganda’s challenges.

Uganda and DRC Scrap Visa Requirements

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda have agreed to do away with the need for visas for their respective nationals, an announcement made by Hon the deputy minister for foreign affairs in Uganda Hon. Okello Oryem and credited the decision to the tenacious efforts of Presidents Yoweri Museveni and Felix Tshisekedi.

The Importance of Government Support for Free-to-Air Broadcasting in Uganda

This Highlights the significance of government support for free-to-air broadcasting in Uganda, emphasizing the challenges and limitations that have arisen since the transition from analog to digital TV in 2015. How the digital migration has impacted the accessibility and quality of local content, leading to increased reliance on foreign pay-TV providers.

Gas Cylinder Plant Launched In Luwero

Go Cylinder Uganda Ltd. has opened an LPG gas cylinder factory in Luwero District. The government will distribute most of the cylinders for free to encourage clean energy use. The factory already employs over seventy people, with plans to double that number in the future.

President Museveni To Meet Acholi Landowners Prior To The Intended Eviction of The Balalo

President Yoweri Museveni to consult with landowners before implementing the eviction of balalo, nomadic cattle herders, in Acholi. The President extended the eviction deadline to gain more insight into the situation on the ground, as some Acholi leaders support balalo’s economic benefits, while others advocate for their removal due to issues with mistreatment and damage to local communities.

Government Of Uganda Constructs Classrooms in Terego Under DRDIP With World Bank Funding

The Ugandan government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has completed the construction of educational infrastructure in Terego district under the Development Response to Displacement Impact Project (DRDIP). State Minister Obiga Mario Kania handed over the newly constructed facilities at Ngaziku Primary School, which included a three-classroom block, an office, and the provision of furniture and stainless-steel tanks.