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The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs), Hon. Oryem Henry Okello, today held a meeting with H.E. Amokrane Mourad, Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Uganda, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters. The two sides commended the long-standing relations and cooperation between Uganda and Algeria. Hon. Oryem welcomed Uganda’s growing exports to Algeria, including...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today celebrated his 81st birthday at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala City.  The birthday celebrations were held concurrently with the first-ever Boda Union Festival and Expo.  During his address, the President who was in the company of the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, thanked boda boda riders for celebrating his...

The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Beijing, under the coordination of H.E. Ambassador Oliver Wonekha, has facilitated a high-level delegation of Chinese investors to Uganda. This strategic engagement reflects the Government of Uganda’s commitment to strengthening international economic partnerships in line with H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s vision of advancing trade, investment, and industrial modernization. The visit followed the recently concluded...

State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has announced that Uganda will commemorate International Youth Day on September 19, 2025, in Masindi District. Speaking at a press briefing, Hon. Barugahara revealed that the event will run under the theme “Youth Advancing Multilateral Cooperation through Technology and Partnerships.” He said the theme reflects the pivotal role of young...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, held a meeting with H.E. Anh Tuan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, who was accompanied by H.E. Vu Than Huyen, Ambassador-designate of Vietnam to Uganda. On this occasion, Ambassador Huyen presented copies of her Letters of Credence to...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, Honorable General Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, on 9th September 2025, received Her Excellency Fatima Fernandes Juarez, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Hon. Odongo warmly welcomed Ambassador Juarez and her delegation, commending the cordial relations between Uganda and Venezuela. The Ambassador expressed appreciation for...

Uganda Airlines, long under scrutiny for its steep financial losses, still retains significant potential for investment if key strategic changes are implemented, according to a new report from Parliament. The Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (PAC-COSASE) noted that although the carrier posted a net loss of Shs237.9 billion in the 2023/2024 financial year, its revenues...

Ethiopia has done it. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is now a reality a 170-metre giant holding back 74 billion cubic metres of water and generating over 5,000 megawatts of power. For Ethiopia, this is more than concrete; it is a switch to industry, a surge of electricity that has doubled the country’s capacity overnight and set homes,...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today officiated at the inauguration of the Aga Khan University and commencement of the construction of the Aga Khan Hospital in Nakawa Division, Kampala city.  During the ceremony, President Museveni assured private and foreign investors of protective legislation for their investments in Uganda. He explained that the Uganda government is committed to ensuring a thriving...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday unveiled Uganda's “Muliro/Moto Eater” prototype all-terrain firefighting vehicle to a diplomatic delegation from the embassies of the United States of America, the European Union, and Russia at State House, Entebbe The Muliro/Moto Eater is a revolutionary all-terrain solution designed to access challenging terrains where traditional fire engines cannot.  The President stated, “As a man of war,...