Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), has emphasized the need for disciplined democracy in Uganda.  “On the issues of democracy, which is one of the four principles of the NRM, we want disciplined democracy not hooliganism, not bad language because we want Ugandans to decide what they want without intimidation,” President Museveni stated. He...

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) calls upon all supermarkets to ensure that they stock only UNBS certified locally manufactured products, in a bid to rid the market of substandard products and ensure safety of consumers. This is in line with the UNBS mandate of promoting and enforcing standards in protection of public health and safety and the environment...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday evening received His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of United Arab Emirates (UAE) who was in the country on a one-day official visit.  During the meeting at State House Entebbe, President Museveni warmly welcomed Sheikh Abdullah to Uganda and thanked him and the UAE...

The Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Mobilization, Mr. Moses Byaruhanga on Friday May 2, 2025, met with Kalerwe women vendors at Kalerwe market, Kawempe Division. During the meeting, Mr. Byaruhanga on behalf of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni launched two types of affordable loans to help the vendors and boda boda riders improve their livelihoods by stabilizing their incomes.  According to Mr....

The Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Barirega Akankwasah, has issued a clarion call to all consumers of plastic liquids to recycle plastic containers in order to protect the environment from plastic waste. NEMA is working in collaboration with plastic manufacturers to repurpose their products into other useful items. In preparation for World Environment Day, scheduled for June...

The body of Rajiv Ruparelia, the only son of business tycoon Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, was cremated at the Hindu Crematorium in Lugogo, Kampala, following his tragic death in a road crash on May 3. The 35-year-old entrepreneur and philanthropist was remembered during a somber ceremony attended by family, friends, dignitaries, and members of the business and Indian communities. President...

Seventy-nine personnel from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), currently deployed under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia, have successfully concluded an intensive Battlefield Emergency First Aid (BEFA) training course. The programme, facilitated by the United Nations Transitional Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) in partnership with the United Nations Support Office, aimed to enhance the soldiers' capability to deliver...

The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2025 is officially on track and promises to be the most exciting edition yet. Scheduled for 21st to 24th May 2025 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, this year’s event brings together a dynamic mix of culture, business, and entertainment under one roof with 3 exhibition halls, 4 major conferences and panel sessions, and...

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki has met with law enforcement officers and urged them to exercise their duties professionally and with discipline. In a meeting held at KCCA's City Hall, Buzeki warned against acts of impunity and corruption, emphasizing that such behavior will not be tolerated and that individual officers will be held accountable. Buzeki appreciated...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today praised the people of Rwakitura for their active participation in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) village-level elections. The process involves verification of the party members’ register, electing village structures and LCI flag bearers. President Museveni, who also serves as the NRM National Chairman, personally oversaw the exercise in Rwakitura cell, Nshwerenkye parish, Kiruhura District....