Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

Uganda has been elected to the Industrial Development Board (IDB) of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for the period 2025- 2027 at elections conducted during the 21st UNIDO General Conference held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 23rd to 27th November 2025. The Industrial Development Board is composed of 53 Members and is responsible for reviewing implementation of UNIDO’s...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Chairperson and party flagbearer for the 2026 presidential elections, on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 intensified his campaign drive with a major rally in Sheema District, where he defended the NRM’s record on peace, unity, development, and wealth creation while unveiling a range of new pledges for the district and...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, today addressed thousands of NRM supporters at Kizinda Market in Bushenyi – Ishaka Municipality, issuing a strong warning to Parish Development Model (PDM) officials who charge or steal from beneficiaries.  He vowed to decisively deal with anyone sabotaging a programme meant to...

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, today conducted an inspection of an L-39 Skyfox aircraft prototype at the UPDF Entebbe Air Base, where it was showcased by its manufacturer. A team from Aero Vodochody, led by Mr. Vladan Resner and including Mr. David Jahoda and Mr. Vladimir Tovarek, briefed the CDF on the aircraft’s advanced capabilities, outlining...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, accompanied by First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, was this afternoon received by thousands of supporters at Booma Grounds in Mbarara City as he continued his campaign trail in Ankole Sub-region.  At the rally, the President addressed residents from both Mbarara district and city where he rallied them to vote for...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed Parish Development Model (PDM) officials across the country to stop denying youth access to PDM funds over claims that they lack land, insisting that the viability of youth projects, not land ownership, should be the basis for approval. The President who was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama...

From 28 - 30 December 2025, the Embassy of Uganda in Copenhagen successfully launched mobile -passport and NIRA registration services in Gothenburg, Sweden. During the weekend, approximately 200 Ugandan nationals registered for National IDs, new passports, and dual-citizenship services. The Embassy was supported by teams from Ministry of Internal Affairs ( DCIC) Department and the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)...

The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Doha successfully hosted the 2025 Uganda–Qatar Diaspora Convention, bringing together hundreds of Ugandan migrant workers, diaspora leaders, government officials, and private-sector partners for a full day of engagement, empowerment, and service delivery. The Convention followed a three-day capacity-building programme for Embassy staff and Diaspora Community leaders, aimed at strengthening approaches to diaspora...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged residents of Kiruhura and Kazo districts to fully exploit their vast land for commercial dairy farming, saying the cattle corridor has the potential to become Uganda’s largest hub of milk-based wealth creation if farmers abandon free-range grazing and adopt intensive production systems. Addressing thousands of supporters at Nyakasharara playground in Kiruhura District on Friday,...

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has registered a significant milestone in its efforts to combat the illegal smartphone trade, following the arrest of a major suspect in downtown Kampala. A specialized enforcement team intercepted the suspect during an intelligence-led operation that uncovered a large shipment of unlawfully imported mobile phones. Officials estimate that the impounded consignment could recover more than Shs500 million...