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President Museveni Calls for Value Addition to Uganda’s Products in Budget Speech

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni delivered his virtual 2023/2024 Budget Speech, emphasizing the need to add value to Uganda’s raw materials and promote economic growth. He highlighted the significant growth of Uganda’s economy since 1986 and attributed it to the minimum economic recovery, sector expansion, diversification, and the knowledge economy. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said […]

Prime Minister Nabbanja attributes health workers’ strikes to Opposition Leaders who incite indiscipline among the workers.

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja led a high-level inter-ministerial mission to Kawolo hospital in Buikwe in response to service delivery issues. The visit followed a strike by healthcare professionals who were protesting irregular and delayed salary payments. During a meeting with health professionals, Nabbanja attributed the strike to opposition leaders who incited indiscipline among the workers. […]

European Union commends Uganda’s efforts in bringing peace in Africa

The European Union Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Jan Sadek has lauded Uganda’s commitment towards peace, security and stability in Africa during a meeting with the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja at the ministry of defense, in Mbuya on Tuesday 13th June 2022. The European Union delegation in Uganda led […]

Government of Uganda Allocates Ugx 5 billion Grant to Benefit 5,400 Older Persons

To further improve the protection and welfare of older persons, government of Uganda has put a substantial grant of SH5 billion dedicated to supporting older persons. This grant is specifically designed for individuals aged 60 to 79 years, and it aims to improve their quality of life and provide much-needed assistance. Government of Uganda has […]

President Museveni to Deliver Virtual Budget Speech Amidst COVID-19 Isolation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to deliver his Budget Speech to Parliament virtually due to his isolation at Nakasero State Lodge over COVID-19. The speech, scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2023, will be broadcasted live on all radio and TV stations. Today, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will deliver his Budget Speech to Parliament virtually, […]

Ugandan Contingent Participates in EAC Regional Military Exercise in Rwanda

The Ugandan military contingent, led by Brigadier General Matthew Gureme, departed for Rwanda yesterday 12th June 2023 to take part in the East African Community (EAC) Command Post Exercise (CPX) called ‘Ushirikiano Imara 2023.’ The exercise will involve military, police, and civilian components from the seven EAC member states, focusing on peace support operations, counterterrorism, […]

Maj. Gen. Leopold Kyanda makes case onemerging, common security challenges

A delegation of officers from the Army War College Nigeria, Course 7/203, who are on a Geo-Strategic Study Tour in Uganda had an engagement with the strategic leadership of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya yesterday 13th June 2023. The Joint Chief of Staff Major General […]

Museveni donates 31 heifers to Wankoba parish in Mukono, promises to donate more cows, goats, pigs

President Yoweri Museveni donated 31 heifers to households in Wankoba parish, Nakisunga sub-county, Mukono District on Saturday June 10, 2023 as part of the Presidential Initiative Against Hunger and Poverty. The distribution was observed by Deputy RDC Mike Ssegawa and the LC3 chairman. The heifers aim to reduce poverty in the region, and recipients have […]

Government Starts Rehabilitation of Matugga-Kapeeka road

The Ministry of Works and Transport has approved the rehabilitation budget of the 41-kilometer highway stretching from Matugga through Semuto to Kapeeka in Nakaseke district which is set to begin in July 2023. On Monday, June 12th, 2023, the Minister of Works, Gen. Katumba Wamala, said the contract for the rehabilitation works has been handed […]

AfDB Launches East Africa Regional Integration Strategy to Drive Structural Change, Resilience, and Job Creation

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is committed to supporting East African countries in accelerating structural change, enhancing resilience, and generating quality jobs. The Bank’s East Africa Regional Integration Strategy Paper (EA RISP) for 2023-2027 outlines two key priority areas to achieve these goals: strengthening regional infrastructure and promoting the growth of regional value chains and […]