The Office of the National Chairman (ONC) manager, Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo has today donated an empowerment package worth millions to different groups from the ten Districts that make up Greater Masaka Sub-region. As part of her nationwide wealth creation campaign, Hajjat Namyalo delivered empowerment equipment tools to thousands of Bazzukulu who in return ...

Gen Museveni has picked Abbas Byakagaba out of retirement to succeed Martin Ochora. Ugandan President @KagutaMuseveni has appointed the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Abbas Byakagaba, who retired recently, as the Inspector General of @PoliceUg Byakagaba will be deputised by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) James Ochaya, replacing ...

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has said the National Population and Housing Census 2024 are moving on smoothly despite the untimely death of two enumerators. The revelation was made by UBOS Executive Director, Mr. Chris Mukiza while addressing a media Conference at the Uganda Media Centre on Thursday afternoon in Kampala. By the end […] The post ...

MultiChoice Africa Holdings and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance have announced a new cooperation agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU signed today at the home of MultiChoice Johannesburg, South Africa, is geared towards establishing stronger partnerships, digitalisation, enhancing the local content sector in ...

Kira Municipality lawmaker Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has criticised Minister of State for Finance Henry Musasizi, warning him and other ministers against a governance strategy comparable to operating a mobile money kiosk in the Owino market. Ssemujjus fury came as a result that during the Thursday plenary, Minister Musasizi tabled a supplementary of ...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has this morning returned to Uganda after successfully concluding his three-day State Visit to Nairobi, Kenya. During the visit, the President held fruitful meetings with His Excellency, William Samoei Ruto, the President of the Republic of Kenya as they discussed matters of mutual interest and explored opportunities for ...

On Tuesday evening this week, I received reports from the UBOS enumerators that two households in Nyakashambya cell, Kyarukunda ward, Bugongi Town council had refused to be counted with a reason that their faith doesn’t allow counting. The next day, I went to that village with the police officers but my interest was to first […] The post SAM ORIKUNDA: ...

In the corridors of power, the role of the Speaker of Parliament is pivotal, wielding authority over legislative proceedings and ensuring the orderly conduct of parliamentary affairs. However, recent observations have sparked debate regarding Speaker Anita Amongs approach, prompting questions about whether she is simply maintaining decorum or edging towards ...

In a significant move to bolster regional trade and cooperation, Kenya and Uganda have signed a tripartite agreement allowing Ugandas state oil firm to import petroleum products through Kenya. The announcement was made on Thursday by President William Ruto following a meeting with his Ugandan counterpart, President Yoweri Museveni, at State House, Nairobi. ...

Ambassador Milton Kambula has advised the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) to revise the census questions and stick to the most relevant as well as popularizing the questions to ease the process of enumeration for the remaining census days The Peace Service Ambassador made the call while appearing on a National television station giving his […] The post ...

The State House and partners have today 16th May, 2024 extended support to the fishing communities in Buikwe district. The support, in the form of broiler chicks and feeds, was extended to the beneficiary groups for the poultry project in Buikwe-Ssi-Bukunja, Ngogwe, Kiyindi and Nyenga. The donation is part of the State Houses Strategic Campaign […] The ...

Last year, the Principal Judge Hon. Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija in a well-reasoned judgment in the case between the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Steven Kazimba Mugalu versus Mazzi Joyce and 5 others, made a profound pronouncement. He held that it is a constitutional gospel in all commonwealth jurisdictions and also the United […] The post MARK ...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was this morning, officially welcomed to State House, Nairobi, by President William Ruto. The visit marked a significant step in strengthening the bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries. The meeting commenced with a private tete-a-tete between the two leaders, allowing them to discuss matters of mutual ...

Lawmakers have called the immediate closure of the abattoir in Hoima City citing unhygienic conditions which they say poses health hazards to consumers of beef and goat meat. The slaughter house in Kiryateete East, Hoima City was condemned in 2006 but legislators on the Health Committee were perturbed to learn that the city authorities have […] The post ...

SINCE her appointment by President Yoweri Museveni as the Commissioner in charge of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps, Ms Hellen Seku has awakened the love for Uganda among Ugandans especially the youth. Seku was appointed on September 12, 2023 replacing Brig. Patrick Mwesigye. On record, she is the youngest and the first female commissioner ...

BY BRIAN M The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Youth League chairperson in Masaka City Rogers Bulegeya has been serving the youths affairs for the past eight years and his jovial support to advocate for patriotism to the serving government under President Museveni and first-family re-election is blindingly overwhelming thus far. Bulegeya is one of the ...

The Minister of Gender ,Labour and Social Development Betty Amongi has revealed that in a time of swift social transformation and changing family structures, childcare’s significance in determining a country’s destiny cannot be overstated. The Minister who was speaking at a high-level National Children Policy Dialogue on Wednesday at Protea Hotel in ...

The level of government debt can profoundly affect a country’s economic stability and future growth trajectory. While the Government of Uganda remains vigilant about the risks linked to unsustainable debt levels and takes deliberate measures to prudently manage and monitor the size and cost of public debt, there is also a pressing need for ministries ...

THE uptake of immediate postpartum family planning contraceptives by mothers at the Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH) is worryingly low, causing concern among health care givers. JRRH is the biggest government hospital in eastern region with a catchment area going beyond Busog, including Buikwe, Buvuma and Kayunga districts. Records available show ...

The Minister of Tourism, Tom Butime, on Wednesday facilitated a breakthrough between the Conservation Through Commercialization (CTC) and the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). This milestone follows weeks of discord between the two entities over the introduction of additional animal species into the country. Nestled amidst the verdant Ugandan scenery, the ...

Up until now, dishonest people have tried hard, and partly succeeded in convincing a significant part of the public that the government has introduced a new levy on traders called EFRIS. Unscrupulous businessmen and their leaders have regrettably been joined by self seeking politicians to cause protests and spread falsehoods to the effect that there […] ...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has this afternoon arrived in Kenyas capital Nairobi for a State visit at the invitation of President William Ruto. The Presidents visit aims at strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between Uganda and Kenya and exploring new avenues for collaboration and mutual benefits. On arrival, President Museveni was ...

The Tilenga Project, operated by TotalEnergies in partnership with CNOOC andUNOC reached a significant milestone with the successful relocation of the final Project Affected Person (PAP) under Resettlement Action Plan 2. This marks a crucial step in the land acquisition process for the oil and gas activities, with 99% of the approximately 5,900 PAPs ...

While meeting Members of Parliament on the public accounts committee on Tuesday, Dr Jackson Orem, the Executive Director of the Uganda Cancer Institute, found himself at the centre of a contentious debate over the Institute’s operation of a private wing. The heated discussion delved into the ethical considerations of charging patients for services, the ...

As the global community confronts the escalating challenges of climate change, the significance of accurate weather and climate data cannot be overstated. In Uganda, the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) stands as a cornerstone in the nation’s efforts to navigate the impacts of a changing climate. However, recent concerns over ...