Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

The Ministry of Health, in partnership with UNICEF Uganda, UNHCR Uganda and World Health Organization Uganda, has launched a mass nutrition screening campaign in Kiryandongo District aimed at strengthening early detection of malnutrition among vulnerable populations. The campaign is specifically targeting refugee-hosting communities, where access to care remains critically low, with only 48 percent of severely malnourished children currently...

Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has held talks with a delegation from the Export-Import Bank of China led by Vice President Dr. Yang Dongning, aimed at strengthening cooperation and unlocking new investment opportunities. The China EXIM Bank team is in the country to advance discussions on financing and partnerships to support Uganda’s industrialisation and long-term economic transformation. Kasaija said Uganda’s next phase...

Uganda has taken a bold step onto the global stage, becoming the first African nation to secure land and construct its own Consulate in Guangzhou—a move that signals far more than diplomatic expansion; it reflects a clear and confident vision for the future. Known as the epicenter of Africa–China engagement, Guangzhou is where trade, manufacturing, innovation, and cultural exchange intersect....

Uganda has stepped up efforts to expand its agricultural exports and attract investment following a high-level trade and investment forum held in Changsha, China. The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Beijing hosted the Uganda–China (Changsha) Agricultural Trade and Investment Forum on March 19, 2026, under the theme “Cultivating Partnerships for Prosperity.” The meeting drew government officials, investors, and...

KCCA officials adopted a firm and composed stance before Parliament on Wednesday, defending the swift action that halted an unauthorized demolition at Owino Market and reaffirming their commitment to restoring order in the capital. Appearing before the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises, a delegation from Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), led by Deputy Executive Director Benon Kigenyi,...

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Youssouf, strongly condemns the suicide bombings which occurred in Maiduguri, Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, on 16 March 2026, resulting to several deaths, and others injured. The African Union stands in full solidarity with the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during this difficult time and extends its deepest...

Uganda and Zimbabwe delivered a united and clear message at the Zimbabwe–Uganda Business Forum, emphasizing the need to move beyond dialogue toward tangible trade and investment outcomes. Uganda’s Hon. Mulimba John, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs), highlighted the purpose of the engagement: “We are here to further the relations of our countries but most importantly to ensure that...

The Uganda-Zimbabwe Business Forum officially commenced, marking a key milestone in strengthening bilateral relations and promoting intra-African trade and investment. The opening sessions brought together government officials, diplomats, investment promotion agencies, and private sector players from both countries, united by a shared goal of turning long-standing political ties into tangible economic outcomes. H.E. Paul Amoru, Uganda’s Resident Ambassador to Zimbabwe,...

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, has presided over the closing of a landmark gathering and the official launch of the African Rangelands and Pastoralists Women Charter at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. The event brought together over 200 participants from across Africa, including grassroots pastoralist women, government officials, civil society organisations, and regional leaders committed to advancing gender...

Staff of the Office of the Prime Minister Uganda have welcomed the newly appointed Permanent Secretary in charge of Coordination in the Office of the Deputy Head of Public Service, Performance Management, and Service Delivery. Julius Victor Nkeramihigo was appointed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as Permanent Secretary responsible for policy coordination across the public service. The announcement of his appointment...