Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

In a significant step toward restoring peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Co-Chairs of the Joint East African Community (EAC)–Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit met with the Panel of Facilitators in Nairobi on August 1, 2025. The high-level meeting was convened to advance efforts toward a unified African-led peace process. The meeting was co-chaired by...

All Saints’ Cathedral Kampala joyfully confirmed 80 students, mainly from international schools; during a powerful service held under the theme “Persistence in Doing Good.” The confirmation service, was presided over by the Rt. Rev. Fredrick Jackson Baalwa, the Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala. The confirmands had spent several weeks in intentional preparation through a tailored confirmation class designed...

A total of 4,560 youth and women have been admitted to the 19 Presidential Industrial Hubs across the country for a six-month vocational training programme that commenced on 1st August, 2025. According to the Director of Presidential Projects and Industrial Hubs, Eng. Raymond Kamugisha, the trainees will undergo intensive hands-on training in various disciplines such as tailoring, hairdressing, carpentry, and...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today endorsed the establishment of a prepaid water meter manufacturing plant in Uganda — a significant step towards enhancing the country’s water access, conservation, and utility efficiency. The President met with a delegation from HelcrawElectrical Pvt Ltd, a Zimbabwean company in partnership with Liaison Technologies, a Chinese firm specializing in prepaid water metering systems. The delegation...

The National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U) today convened a high-level validation workshop with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to endorse a comprehensive Change Management, Marketing, and Public Relations Strategy aimed at strengthening the adoption of e-government services across the public sector. This strategy, developed with technical support from experts, marks a significant step in the implementation of Uganda’s...

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), a binding obligation whose end goal is to not only consolidate cooperation but also leverage safety and quality standards for the two countries – Uganda and Kenya. The MoU signed by the Government of Uganda represented by the Uganda National...

By Dean Kibirige This year, the much-anticipated CHAN (African Nations Championship) tournament makes its return to East Africa, co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. It marks the second time the region is staging this prestigious continental competition — and serves as a crucial dress rehearsal for the Pamoja AFCON 2027, which will also be hosted by the three countries. East Africa...

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs/International Affairs, Hon. Oryem Henry Okello, welcomed H.E. Mourad Amokrane, Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Uganda, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a bilateral meeting on July 30th 2025.  The Minister and his guest engaged in productive discussions, in preparation for the upcoming Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD...

By Nabakiibi Dorren Malaika With just a few hours to go, Uganda is shifting into high gear ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) which kicks off this Saturday , August 2.The mood is electric, and all signs point to a well-oiled showpiece as the country readies itself to host the continent. Volunteers Step up to Deliver the CHAN Experience...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has this afternoon returned home following a two-day working visit to the Republic of Kenya.  During the visit, President Museveni held talks with his Kenyan counterpart, H.E William Ruto.  The two leaders engaged in bilateral discussions aimed at enhancing trade, regional cooperation and economic integration between the two neighbouring countries. They also discussed a wide range of issues,...