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President Museveni Calls for Rationalization in Public Service to Boost Efficiency

President Yoweri Museveni has called for the strengthening of Public Service Standing Orders to improve efficiency and effectiveness in government operations. During a meeting at State House Entebbe, he advocated for rationalization as a strategy to optimize resource allocation and reduce redundancy within government structures. President Yoweri Museveni with members of the parliamentary sectoral committees […]

Vice-President Alupo Secures Continued Support for Uganda’s Development in China

Vice-President Jessica Alupo has emphasized the importance of balanced financing terms in a meeting on September 3, 2024, with the president of the Exim Bank of China at the bank’s headquarters in Beijing, China. V.P Alupo witnessed the signing of performance agreements between China Construction and Communications Company (CCCC) and three Ugandan coffee companies — […]

Uganda to Host Landmark Nile Basin Summit: Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Environmental Protection

Uganda, through the Ministry of Water and Environment, will host a Nile Basin summit in October 2024, bringing together leaders from ten Nile Basin countries. The summit, the second since the founding of the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) 25 years ago, will focus on enhancing regional cooperation, investment, and environmental protection The Government of Uganda […]

Deputy Speaker Pushes for Swift Resettlement Action for Karuma Hydropower Project Affected Persons

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged the Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro, to seek a supplementary budget to accelerate the resettlement and compensation of 119 individuals affected by the Karuma Hydropower Project, emphasizing the urgency of the matter. The resettlement budget is estimated at Shs28 billion, with Shs4.2 billion […]

Government Proposes Extended Power Subsidies to Support Industrial Growth

Uganda’s Finance Minister Matia Kasaija and Junior Minister Evelyn Anite have advocated for extending full electricity subsidies to essential manufacturing industries to boost industrial growth and production. Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, along with Junior Minister Evelyn Anite, has called for the extension of full electricity subsidies to essential manufacturing […]

President Museveni Backs Raila Odinga’s Bid for AUC Chairmanship at State House, Nairobi.

Yesterday, President Yoweri Museveni attended the launch of Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship at State House, Nairobi. Hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto, the event emphasized the need for strong Pan-African leadership to address Africa’s challenges, such as poverty and internal divisions. President Museveni and Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga at […]

Government begs for more funding to support refugees in Uganda

The state minister for Disaster preparedness Hon. Lilian Aber has revealed that they still need a lot of funds to be able to give the right support to all refugees in Uganda while receiving a donation of 342 tonnes of food relief worth 500,000 dollars from Saudi Arabia at the prime minister’s office. While receiving […]

The Judicial Service Commission set to Recruit 100 Court Clerks/Interpreters

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is recruiting 100 court clerks/interpreters to fill vacancies in the Judiciary. Applications are open until September 6, 2024. Applicants must be Ugandan nationals with a diploma in law from an accredited institution and should demonstrate digital skills. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is set to recruit 100 court clerks/interpreters to […]

Minister Baryomunsi hails Bwindi vocational institute proprietors for fostering vocational skilling and tourism in Kanungu.

The ICT and National guidance Minister Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi who is also the Kinkizi East County Member of Parliament has commended the proprietors of Bwindi vocational institute college for fostering vocational skilling and promoting tourism in Kanungu district on Saturday, August 24th 2024. The ICT and National guidance Minister Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi and […]

Promoting Practical Science Education to Shape Future Innovators

Schools are being urged to connect classroom science with real-world applications to enhance student learning and prepare future innovators. Experts emphasize that practical, hands-on lessons are essential for developing critical thinking and entrepreneurial skills in young learners. Schools have been encouraged to integrate classroom science with practical, real-world applications to enhance the relevance and impact […]