Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

By Mwanje Gideon "Cleanliness becomes a virtue when it is tailored to the needs of the community and grounded in civic duty." Mwanje Gideon There is a distinct, undeniable pride that sweeps over a nation when its citizens roll up their sleeves for a common good. When the Cabinet recently announced the approval of the monthly National Cleaning Day initiative setting...

The Minister of State for Industry, Hon. David Bahati, has joined manufacturers and industrialists in marking the 2026 National Cleaning Day at Uganda Baati’s head office in Kampala’s Industrial Area. Speaking after the cleaning exercise, Bahati commended the Government’s monthly initiative, saying it promotes environmental protection, patriotism and national unity by bringing Ugandans together beyond differences in tribe, political affiliation,...

Pursuant to the strategic guidance of His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, and His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, issued during the Presidential State Visit to Juba in April 2025, the 6th Uganda–South Sudan Joint Border Meeting on Economic and Security Cooperation was successfully convened in Arua District,...

District leaders across the Teso sub-region have been warned against favouritism, corruption and the enrolment of ineligible applicants into the Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub programme, as State House moves to strengthen accountability and ensure the initiative benefits Uganda's most vulnerable youth. Representing the State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye, during a stakeholders' engagement meeting at the Teso Zonal Presidential Industrial...

By Tumwine Byaruhanga Standard Bank Group has pledged to strengthen its partnership with the Government of Uganda by mobilising more capital to support the country's Tenfold Growth Strategy. The commitment was made during a meeting between the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija? Correction: Finance Minister Henry Musasizi, and Standard Bank Group's Regional Chief Executive for East Africa...

The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has directed the Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya, to appear before the committee on Friday, 24 July 2026, after she failed to attend a meeting examining the Commission’s Auditor General’s report. The directive followed revelations of what committee members described as a leadership breakdown at...

By Nabakiibi Doreen Malaika Spain’s victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final brought the curtain down on the largest edition of the tournament ever staged. The competition, spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico, introduced a 48-team format, drew vast audiences and pushed football further into the commercial and entertainment culture of North America. For Uganda Broadcasting Corporation, the tournament...

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has pledged the Army’s support and cooperation to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the implementation of its humanitarian activities. Gen Kainerugaba made the commitment while hosting an ICRC delegation led by the Head of the ICRC Regional Delegation, Mr Kedir...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today hosted 33 Spanish student volunteers at State House, Entebbe, following the completion of their community outreach mission in Gomba District. The students, who are undertaking their fourth annual volunteering mission to Uganda, spent several weeks supporting vulnerable communities through initiatives including the construction of school facilities, improving access to clean water, and visiting vulnerable households....

Uganda Embassy in Juba, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other Ministries, Departments and Agencies, has today commenced the Uganda-South Sudan Joint Border Bilateral Meetings at L'Hotel Le Confidentiel Arua, to discuss a range of issues affecting bilateral cooperation between the two countries.  This two-day high-level engagement is convened to operationalize the July 2025 directive issued by...