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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Through the GROW Project: A Path to Financial Independence
The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development extends warm greetings to all distinguished guests present at this important gathering of GROW Loan beneficiaries. Today, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women entrepreneurs who have accessed financial support through the GROW Project.
This initiative, financed by the World Bank with a budget of US$217 million, aims to empower women-led...
President Museveni Meets Somali President H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
At the invitation of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud paid a one-day official visit to Uganda on Friday, February 7th, 2025.
He was accompanied by Somalia’s Minister of Defence and other government officials.
At State House Entebbe, President Museveni welcomed H.E Mohamud and commended the strong bilateral relations as well...
Uganda to Host the 11th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
Uganda will host the 11th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) from April 9–11, 2025, at Speke Resort Munyonyo. This annual inter-governmental platform, jointly convened by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Development Bank, and various UN organizations, focuses on reviewing Africa’s progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and...
Kenya’s UDA Lauds Uganda’s NRM for Ideological Training, Plans to Establish Leadership Institute
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Kenya’s governing party, has applauded the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for its ideological training initiatives.
During a visit to the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi on February 5, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar expressed that the visit was a privilege for them.
“Visiting the birthplace of the NRM party is an enlightening experience, and this...
CDF Gen. Muhoozi Criticises Supreme Court Ruling on Military Trials, Calls It Unacceptable
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has strongly opposed the Supreme Court's decision to prohibit the trial of armed civilians in military courts, labeling it as regrettable and intolerable.
While addressing attendees at the 44th Tarehe Sita commemorations held at Kasasa Town Council Grounds in Kyotera District, he cautioned that such rulings could compromise the UPDF’s capacity...
“With Oil, our Rate of Growth will go into Double Digits”- President Museveni Assures Ugandans at the 44th Tarehe Sita Anniversary Celebrations
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has assured that Uganda’s economy will grow into double digits when the country starts producing its oil.
“After June (this year), our economy will grow by 7.3 percent without oil. That’s a high growth speed, very few countries can achieve that. With oil, our...
Business Continuity of Coffee Quality Enforcement Under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Following the Rationalization of government Agencies and Expenditure (RAPEX), the functions of the Cotton Development Organization (CDO), Dairy Development Authority (DDA), National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) and Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) were transferred to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). Subsequently, to ensure uninterrupted operations, particularly the critical functions such as extension services and export...
New World Health Organization (WHO) Representative Presents Letters of Credence to Honourable Oryem Henry Okello
On February 4, 2025, the newly appointed Uganda Country Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Kasonde G. Mulenga Mwinga formally presented her Letters of Credence from the UN Secretary-General to the Hon. Oryem Henry Okello, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in Charge of International Affairs, marking the official commencement of her tenure in Uganda.
During the ceremony,...
Government Yet to Confirm Savings from Agency Rationalisation, Says Minister
The government has yet to verify the savings generated from the consolidation of agencies, a minister has informed Parliament.
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, told lawmakers during a Budget Committee session on Tuesday, 04 February 2025, that it was too early to establish the exact savings, as the figures remained...
Parliamentary Committee Proposes Stricter Dress Code for MPs
The Committee on Rules, Privileges, and Discipline has put forward stringent recommendations regarding the attire of Members of Parliament (MPs).
During the plenary session on Wednesday, 5 February 2025, the committee’s report was presented by its chairperson, Hon. Abdu Katuntu. The report also took a firm stance on the dress code for Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) representatives in Parliament.
The...