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By Sharon Kyomugisha UPDF CDF General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has called on regional military leaders to demonstrate unity, creativity, and steadfast resolve to safeguard the future of peacekeeping operations in Somalia as the mission transitions toward sustainable, African-led logistical frameworks. Speaking at the opening of the Extraordinary Meeting of Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDF) from Troop-Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union...

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has commended the directors of Avani Global Agri and Avani Smarts Farm for expanding their investment in Uganda, describing their commitment as a significant contribution to the country's industrialisation, value addition and economic transformation. Speaking during a meeting with a delegation from the company at SHIPU offices...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today welcomed the establishment of the HUVET Bio-Science Park, describing it as a major step towards Uganda's vaccine sovereignty and its ambition to become a regional leader in biotechnology. “I am very happy to receive this wonderful group of investors from Iran. I welcome you, and I will support you,” President Museveni said during a...

The Government of Uganda has officially presented Ambassador Olara Otunnu as its candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, highlighting his extensive experience in diplomacy, peacebuilding and international governance. The candidature was unveiled during a press briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala, attended by senior government officials and members of the media. Permanent Secretary Vincent Waiswa Bagiire...

By Tumwine Byaruhanga Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST) Dr Ramathan Ggoobi has challenged officials in the Ministry of Finance's Directorate of Debt and Cash Policy to ensure every financing decision strengthens Uganda's long-term economic prospects while safeguarding debt sustainability. Speaking while officiating at the Directorate's meeting at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr Ggoobi said...

By Robert Bwaita Across the narrow streets of Kisenyi, where the sounds of traders, motorcycles and customers blend into the rhythm of everyday life, a different story of migration is unfolding. It is not a story of camps or dependency. It is a story of resilience, entrepreneurship and shared prosperity. For thousands of refugees who have settled in Kampala, Uganda has...

By Lubwama Nasir Uganda's coffee market remained firm on 27 July 2026, supported by rising international prices and sustained demand in both the Robusta and Arabica markets. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) Daily Coffee Market Analysis Report, London Robusta futures closed higher across all major contracts, with the September 2026 contract rising by US$49 to...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to support the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and offered Uganda as a potential host for the organisation's future headquarters as it prepares to relocate from Brussels, Belgium. The President made the commitment today during a meeting with the OACPS Secretary General, H.E. Moussa Saleh Batraki, at State House Entebbe. The meeting was also...

Kampala – Uganda will host the 2026 Extraordinary Summit of Troop-Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) from 29 to 31 July at Speke Resort Munyonyo.The three-day summit will bring together Heads of State and Government from countries contributing troops to the African Union mission in Somalia to review the security situation...

Taifa Group has announced that Nation Media Group (NMG) will resume operations in Uganda following authorisation by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The Tanzania-based investment group, which is the majority shareholder in Nation Media Group through its subsidiary, Taarifa Limited, said the decision marks an important milestone for regional investment, media development and East African integration. Taifa Group Chairman Rostam Aziz thanked...