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Having successfully held the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Heads of State and Governmentin January 2024, the Government of Uganda will host aMidterm review meeting at the level of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) from 13 – 16October 2025 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo under the theme “Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence”. The Government, through its various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, is in advanced stages of preparation to ensure a successful conference. We...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today hailed the Parliament of Uganda for sustaining the tradition of the National Prayer Breakfast, noting that such gatherings play a vital role in uniting the country through faith and reflection. The President said he was pleased that Uganda has consistently held the event since its inception, explaining that its origin dates back to wartime divisions in...

Uganda and Russia have concluded the 3rd Session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation. The Session, meant to review various frameworks for enhanced cooperation between the two countries, took place at Speke Resort Munyonyo.  While addressing the delegations, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, commended the decades-old friendship between Uganda and Russia dating back to the pre-independence struggles. The two countries share common values and have collaborated in...

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, has addressed the nation on the status of electricity supply in Uganda during a media briefing held at the Uganda Media Centre on Tuesday, 7th October 2025.She provided an update on the progress made by UEDCL since taking over the distribution network following the end of the...

The House of Bishops of Church of Uganda sitting at Lweza Training and Conference Centre has today elected Rev. Canon. Associate Prof. Dr. Grace Lubaale as the 4th Bishop of Busoga Diocese.‎‎He will be consecrated and enthroned as the 4th Bishop of Busoga Diocese on 14th December 2025 at Christ Cathedral Bugembe in Jinja.‎‎Rev. Canon. Associate Prof. Dr. Grace...

By David Mwanje Uganda’s payment systems are getting faster and smarter. According to the Bank of Uganda’s (BoU) latest Integrated Annual Report, electronic money transactions grew by 28.6% to UGX 326 trillion in the financial year 2024/25. The main reason is the new third Automated Clearing House (ACH) session that started in February 2025, helping banks process payments faster. “We have...

By David Mwanje Uganda's shilling emerged as Africa's stability champ in FY 2024/25, appreciating 2.7% against the USD to a mid-rate of UGX 3,678, according to the Bank of Uganda's (BoU) Integrated Annual Report. This fortitude, amid global chaos from trade wars to tariffs, supercharged reserves to USD 4.3 billion 3.9 months of import cover up from 3.1 last year. "Prudent...

By David Mwanje Uganda’s economy defied the odds, clocking a robust 6.3% real GDP growth for the financial year ended June 30, 2025, according to the Bank of Uganda’s (BoU) freshly unveiled Integrated Annual Report. This marks a steady climb from 6.1% in the prior year, fueled by a bumper agricultural harvest, industrial resurgence, and unyielding services momentum. But as Governor...

By David Mwanje Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda (BoU), has sounded a clarion call for prudent management of foreign capital inflows. Shared on his X/twitter page, he cautioned that unchecked foreign inflows could inflate the shilling and erode export competitiveness, even as they unlock new opportunities for national transformation if channeled wisely. Uganda recorded a 12.5%...

David Mwanje Koboko Municipality has been selected as one of six inaugural grantees to receive catalytic investment and support from the Mayors Migration Council’s (MMC) Global Cities Fund for Migrants and Refugees (GCF). The $3 million fund aims to help cities implement bold, locally-driven solutions that drive economic inclusion for migrants, refugees, and host communities. Through the grant, Koboko is...