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The International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council, despite challenges, proceeded with its agenda and elected H.E. Ambassador Duncan Muhumuza Laki (Uganda) as President of the Council for its thirtieth session on Monday, 17 March, 2025. In his acceptance remarks, Ambassador Laki reaffirmed his commitment to fairness and transparency in leading the Council. “I assume this role with a deep sense of duty...

The government has adjusted its loan request to acquire electricity distribution company UMEME, reducing the amount from over $190 million to $118 million. This revision was highlighted in the Special Audit Report on the termination of the lease and assignment agreement between UMEME Limited and Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), which was adopted during the plenary sitting on Thursday,...

The government has unveiled a Shs40.7 trillion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, highlighting major allocations across crucial sectors to stimulate economic expansion and national development. This is outlined in the Appropriation Bill, 2025, which was presented for its initial reading by the Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, during a parliamentary session on Thursday, 27 March...

On 25 March 2025, the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (”ICC” or “Court”) issued an order scheduling the hearing to deliver its judgment on the appeal of Mr Dominic Ongwen against the decision of Trial Chamber IX entitled “Reparations Order”  in open Court on Monday, 7 April 2025 at 14:30 (Hague Local Time). On 28 February 2024, the ICC Trial Chamber IX had set the financial...

Renowned journalist and broadcaster Shaka Ssali, longtime host of Straight Talk Africa on Voice of America (VOA), has passed away at 71 in the United States. He died on Thursday night following surgery for an undisclosed ailment. A native of Kabale, Uganda, Ssali was a trailblazer in African journalism, best known for launching and hosting Straight Talk Africa since August...

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has today signed three major concession agreements with private investors to develop and manage high-end tourism infrastructure in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth and Kidepo Valley national parks.The signing ceremony took place at Protea Hotel, Kampala, and was presided over by the Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Martin Mugarra Bahinduka. The Chairman UWA...

The United Nations Special Envoy of the Secretary General for the Great Lakes Region H.E Huang Xia yesterday paid a courtesy call to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House Entebbe. During the meeting, the President and the UN Envoy discussed a number of regional issues which included among others the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The two leaders...

The UPDF is seeking 138 billion shillings for election security ahead of the 2026 general elections and 39 billion shillings for operations in South Sudan. However, the proposed 2025/26 budget does not include funds for the promised salary enhancement for lower-cadre officers. Minister Jacob Oboth defended the request, stating that the police alone cannot manage election security due to the...

Dr. Mulungi Jonathan, a Ugandan medical professional, has been praised for his heroic actions after successfully resuscitating two unconscious passengers during a flight to Brussels. Responding swiftly to the emergency, he applied his medical expertise to stabilize both individuals, earning recognition from the flight crew and fellow passengers. Following the incident, Dr. Mulungi shared a light moment with the crew,...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday hosted the Muslim community for an Iftar dinner at State House Entebbe.  During the dinner, the President congratulated the Muslims for successfully fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.  “We are left with only a few days for Ramadan to end. We pray that God keeps us safe until the end,” he said.  President Museveni also urged...