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The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has officially seen off His Excellency Vladlen Semivolos, the outgoing Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Uganda, marking the end of a diplomatic tenure characterized by strong strategic collaboration and mutual regard. During a farewell meeting held at the Special Forces Command headquarters in Entebbe, the CDF expressed appreciation for the ambassador’s...

The Minister of State for General Duties, Henry Musasizi, together with the Under Secretary and Accounting Officer, Dr. Sengonzi Damulira, and the technical team, appeared before the Finance Committee of Parliament to present the Ministerial Policy Statement for the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Vote 008). Musasizi said the economy has demonstrated strong and broad-based growth, expanding by...

Following complaints received from wananchi during the recently concluded NRM Presidential campaign engagements in Kasese, Kiryandongo, and Entebbe, investigations are currently being carried out by SSP Byaruhanga Mworozi, Special Presidential Assistant – Police Affairs, in coordination with the Territorial Police, to address allegations of extortion and abuse of the Parish Development Model (PDM) programme. While in Kasese District on 4th...

The State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye yesterday officially launched the Patriotism Development course at Kitebi Secondary School. Ms. Barekye who also delivered a lecture of opportunity to the students, was warmly received by the Assistant Commissioner in charge of training at the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC), Captain Richard Owaruhanga, Course Coordinator, Mr. Job Titus Seku, and Mr....

The NRM Electoral Commission has issued a call for Expressions of Interest and the collection of nomination forms for individuals seeking to become NRM flag bearers for Members of Parliament to the East African Legislative Assembly for the 2022–2027 term. The forthcoming April elections are intended to replace Hon. Denis Namara and Hon. James Kakooza, who were elected to Uganda’s...

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Honourable Doctor Monica Musenero, commissioned the upgraded Katebe Farm Engineering Transformation Project on 22 March at Katebe Farm in Kashagama, Lyantonde District. The upgraded facility, owned by General (Rtd) Kale Kayihura, was executed by the Engineering Development and Innovation Centre (EDIC).Speaking during the commissioning, Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero described the project as...

Global shipping disruptions are driving up coffee prices, with rising freight and fuel costs tightening supply and lifting market performance, according to the latest Daily Coffee Market Analysis Report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF).The report links the upward trend in prices, particularly for Arabica coffee, to disruptions in global shipping following the closure of...

An Air Canada Express flight operated by Jazz Aviation was involved in a fatal accident upon landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night.According to a statement from Air Canada, Flight AC8646, a Mitsubishi CRJ-900 aircraft, had departed from Montréal and was attempting to land at approximately 11:30 pm on March 22 when the incident occurred.Preliminary information indicates...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni this morning arrived in Kenya where, together with his Kenyan counterpart H.E William Ruto, officiated at the launch of the construction of the Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Extension (Phase II). Upon arrival at Kisumu International Airport, President Museveni was received by Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary, alongside James Opiyo Wandayi, Cabinet Secretary for Energy...

The Ministry of Health, in partnership with UNICEF Uganda, UNHCR Uganda and World Health Organization Uganda, has launched a mass nutrition screening campaign in Kiryandongo District aimed at strengthening early detection of malnutrition among vulnerable populations. The campaign is specifically targeting refugee-hosting communities, where access to care remains critically low, with only 48 percent of severely malnourished children currently...