The State Minister for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba, describes the opening of a new chancery in Kinshasa as a pivotal moment in strengthening Uganda’s diplomatic ties with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Acknowledging historical ties, he applauds Presidents Museveni and Tshisekedi.
President Museveni Emphasizes Love for Uganda, Self-Reliance, and Patriotism at Graduation Ceremony and Urges Youth to Embrace Education, Environmental Responsibility, and Discourages Indiscipline.
Security in Jinja, the heart of Busoga, is under intense scrutiny amidst reports of potential threats from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorist groupas the city gears up for the Nyege Nyege festivals and the Royal Wedding pre-party (Kasiki) scheduled for November 9th and 10th, respectively.
United States and Ugandan officials are set to meet over President Biden’s decision to temporarily halt Uganda’s access to duty-free benefits due to non-compliance with AGOA standards. The American Chamber of Commerce in Uganda seeks to extend AGOA and emphasizes its benefits.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with Amuru District Local Government leaders to discuss development issues in the region. He emphasized the importance of stable homestead incomes to combat poverty, with a focus on commercial agriculture and the four-acre model.
The government is considering introducing the position of Assistant Deputy Speaker of Parliament, a move that has sparked debate among political actors and legal experts. Supporters argue that this addition would ensure the continuity of parliamentary sessions, especially in the absence of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dispatched over 254 district leaders from the nine districts of the Karamoja Sub-region to attend an ideological orientation programme at the Oliver Reginald Tambo Leadership School in Nakaseke District.
President Yoweri Museveni has enlisted the assistance of Charles Wesley Mumbere Irema Ngoma, the leader of Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu, in combating the ADF rebels to ensure stability in the region during the 57th coronation anniversary of the Rwenzururu cultural leader on 19th October 2023 in Kasese district.
President Museveni, as NRM National Chairperson, held a meeting with party flag bearers in Kampala to discuss NRM party cohesion. The meeting included key party officials, such as the Secretary General, Director of Mobilisation, and the NRM Vice Chairperson for Kampala region.
Hadijah Namyalo, the head of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), has identified greedy leaders as a key problem, asserting that they mismanage government programs for personal gain. She calls for youth involvement and accountability.
