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Minister Babalanda Urges Kayunga Youth to Harness PDM and Emyooga for Socioeconomic Advancement

Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, addressed the importance of skill development and vocational training in combating youth unemployment during a graduation ceremony in Kayunga on Wednesday 21st June 2023. She highlighted the availability of financial support through the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga programs, urging the youth to access these funds […]

Government Announces Plans to Redesign and Reconstruct Karuma Bridge on Kampala-Gulu Highway

Gen. Katumba Wamala, the Minister of Works and Transport, publicly announced the need for the overhaul of Karuma Bridge, located on the Kampala-Gulu Highway, citing the bridge’s functional obsolescence. The decision was prompted by concerns raised by Hon. Ojara Mapenduzi during a plenary session regarding the increasing number of traffic accidents on the bridge, resulting […]

President Museveni Directs Mandatory Quarantine for State House Staff

President Museveni has issued a directive for all State House staff to undergo a 14-day mandatory quarantine as a preventive measure against COVID-19. The decision follows the president’s recent recovery from the virus after disregarding safety guidelines. President Museveni has issued directives for mandatory quarantine for all State House staff with immediate effect as one […]

Uganda and DRC Strengthen Bilateral Ties to Address Security Challenges

Maj. Gen. James Birungi, Chief of Military Intelligence, commends the current bilateral relations between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). He anticipates that these ties will expand to meet the aspirations of the people in both nations. He made the remarks during a discussion on topics of shared security interests with a […]

Chief Whip Reshuffles Parliamentary Sectoral Leadership Committees

The government Chief Whip Hon. Hamson Dennis Obua presented the reshuffles in the leadership of the parliament’s sectoral committeeson Tuesday 20th June 2023. The parliament of Uganda made a reshuffle on the committee leadership in accordance with Rules 160 and 187 of the Rules of Procedure during the 3rd plenary sitting of 3rd year of the 11th parliament. […]

President Museveni Refers National Sports Bill for Reconsideration, Raising Concerns over Clauses

The National Sports Bill, 2023, which aims to regulate the sports sector and establish an independent National Anti-Doping Organization, has been sent back to the Committee on Education and Sports for review by President Yoweri Museveni. He highlighted various clauses that need to be amended, including the composition of the board, representation from different sectors, […]

Uganda and Nigeria Strengthen Cooperation in Response to Shared Security Threats

Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces in Uganda, has emphasized the importance of the relationship between Uganda and Nigeria due to the similar security threats they face, such as the Allied Democratic Forces and Boko Haram rebels. Lt. Gen Elwelu highlighted the long-standing and constructive military exchange between the two countries […]

Speaker Anita Among tasks Government to Expedite Probe into Kasese School Attack

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, has directed government security agencies to expeditiously investigate and reprimand those behind the gruesome attack on Mpondwe -Lhubiriha Secondary School in Kasese District on Friday night during parliamentary session yesterday 20th June 2023 The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, has instructed government security agencies to […]

President Museveni Returns to Duty Following Recovery from COVID-19

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has returned to office after recovering from COVID-19. The President resumed his duties by traveling to State House-Entebbe to oversee a cabinet meeting. He had been in self-isolation at Nakasero State Lodge for eleven days after testing positive for the virus. A day after stating that he had recovered from Covid-19, […]

Mitooma District Officials Formally Approve President Museveni as NRM Candidate for the 2026 Presidential Elections

Mitooma district officials endorse President Museveni to represent the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the 2026 presidential elections. The endorsement took place during the International Women’s Day festivities at Kyamuyanga Primary School on June 16th, 2023. Mitooma district officials have formally endorsed President Museveni to represent the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the future 2026 […]