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Heads of State and Government from across Africa gathered in Entebbe, Uganda, for the 12th High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the region. Chaired by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the meeting brought together leaders and representatives from 13 signatory countries of...

By Migisa Promise Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) is organizing an online event to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help improve modern public relations (PR) work. The session, called "Effective Use of AI Tools for Modern PR Practice," will take place on Wednesday, 28th May 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It will be held online, making...

The Electoral Commission (EC) faced intense scrutiny from Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) over the recently nullified Kawempe North by-election, amid reports of violence, destruction of election materials, and security failures. Appearing before COSASE on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, the Commission led by Acting Secretary Richard Kamugisha was questioned on the credibility of the polls...

By Nambi Catherine As Africa rallies around the newly launched Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme CAADP Kampala Declaration 2026-2035, experts emphasize the critical role of agroecology in achieving the continent’s agricultural transformation and sustainable development goals. This declaration, adopted by African Union member states, aims to significantly enhance food security and nutrition while promoting sustainable agricultural practices across the region. Agroecology, which...

In the corridors of London's financial district, few could have predicted that a young accountant working with one of the world's largest social impact foundations would one day become the driving force behind Uganda's food system transformation. Yet that's exactly the journey that has led Damali Ssali to her current role as Country Director of GAIN Uganda, where she's...

Kampala, Uganda – Yesterday marked the official opening of the highly anticipated 2025 Broadcast and Digital Media Convention, a premier event bringing together key players from across East Africa’s media landscape. The event was officiated by Uganda’s Vice President, Maj. (Rtd.) Jessica Alupo, who emphasized the government’s dedication to nurturing digital innovation through sound policy and regulation. In her keynote...

At the 12th Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) Summit, Ambassador João Samuel Caholo, Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), expressed deep appreciation to Uganda for hosting the important gathering. In his remarks, he reaffirmed ICGLR’s unwavering commitment to promoting peace and stability across the Great Lakes Region. Ambassador Caholo emphasized the urgent need for stronger...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the Muslim faithfuls to pray for Uganda to remain peaceful.  “As you embark on your pilgrimage to Mecca, pray for Uganda to remain peaceful,” he said.  The President made the remarks today in his message delivered by the State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye while flagging-off 100 Muslims who are going for Hajj pilgrimage in...

The Ugandan government has decided to invest in various religious pilgrimage sites across the country as part of efforts to promote faith-based tourism. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja announced the development while addressing pilgrims at Kooki Haibaale Martyrs Shrine in Kakumiro District, the birthplace of St. Andrea Kaahwa. She noted that President Yoweri Museveni instructed her to work closely with several...

Kawempe North Member of Parliament Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola has filed a notice of appeal challenging Monday’s High Court decision that nullified his election, citing serious irregularities that substantially affected the outcome of the vote. The ruling, delivered by Justice Bernard Namanya, found that the January 2025 by-election was marred by procedural flaws including the failure by the Electoral Commission to...