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In a decisive move to combat corruption within the ranks of local officials, His Excellency the President, Gen. (rtd). Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to revoke police bonds granted to officials implicated in corrupt practices related to the Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries in the Lango sub-region.  In a statement released today on his...

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema yesterday met and held fruitful discussions with the Makerere University Students’ Guild leadership. During the meeting held at SHIPU offices in Kampala, Col. Nakalema acknowledged the role of the students’ Guild, saying that at the unit they are delighted to see young leaders seeking to play a...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked Ugandans to continue supporting the National Resistance Movement (NRM) so as to consolidate the peace and enable the development and wealth creation path that the government is focusing on. “I’m happy to be here when there’s peace now. This peace is because of what we have all done as Uganda. In the past there were mistakes;...

The Director of Transport, Mr. Benon Kajuna, has officially handed over the instruments of service to the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Bageya Waiswa, marking the end of his tenure at the Ministry of Works and Transport. Kajuna, who has led the Transport Directorate since 2015, has played a pivotal role in shaping Uganda’s transport sector. With a remarkable career spanning 24...

Day 2 of Uganda’s participation at the OTM 2025 travel show in Mumbai is underway, with excitement filling the air at the Jio World Convention Centre. As one of the leading travel exhibitions in Indo-Asia, OTM 2025 presents a golden opportunity for Uganda to showcase its breathtaking adventures, diverse cultures, and unique tourism experiences to a global audience. Visitors are...

The above OTM has opened on 30th January 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai-India. It is the prestigious Indo-Asia’s travel market show, leading Travel, Trade Show in India and Asia. The joint organizers of this show (Uganda High Commission New Delhi and Uganda airlines partnering with all relevant MDAs namely; Foreign Affairs, Tourism, Wild life and Antiquities, Uganda...

The Electoral Commission (EC) is utilizing data from the 2014 National Census to update the national voters' register in preparation for the 2026 general elections. EC Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, informed the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs that the 2024 census data is not yet suitable for the ongoing voter register update."Technically and officially, the available data is from...

The United Nations in Uganda, under the leadership of the UN Resident Coordinator, stands in full solidarity with the Government and people of Uganda following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak. We commend the Government of Uganda for its swift response and transparency in managing the crisis. The Government’s proactive information-sharing and decisive action, led by...

NRM supporters in the Ankole sub-region have turned out in impressive numbers for the final phase of the register display and update ahead of the party’s primary elections, which will determine its flag bearers for the 2026 polls. According to Hon. Arimpa Kigyagi, Vice Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, the exercise has been well received, especially by young people...

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Cooperation), Hon. John Mulimba, reassured Parliament that Uganda has no affiliations with any armed factions operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Mulimba described the ongoing conflict as longstanding and fueled by various factors, including ethnic tensions, citizenship disputes, economic exploitation, and high youth unemployment rates. The minister delivered a statement in...