Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is among the 20 medalists set to be honoured during Uganda’s 64thIndependence Day celebrations on October 9, 2026, at State House Entebbe. The development was confirmed by Hajjat Zamina Malole, Chancellor of the Presidential Awards Committee in the Office of the President. President Museveni will receive the Order of the Commander-in-Chief (Uganda Prisons Service Medal) in recognition of his leadership and...

The Netherlands remains one of Uganda’s largest sources of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with more than 200 Dutch-affiliated companies operating in the country, the Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has said. Col. Nakalema said Dutch investments have made significant contributions to Uganda’s agriculture and agribusiness, renewable energy, transportation and logistics sectors, among others. She...

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has held talks with his South African counterpart, Gen Rudzani Maphwanya, focusing on strengthening military relations between the two countries. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the inaugural African Defence Chiefs Conference on Military Operations Other Than War at Speke Resort Munyonyo in...

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has handed over 60 acres of land to DEVKI Steel Mills Limited to pave the way for the start of iron ore mining in Rubanda District. Speaking to residents of Mufumba Village in Butare-Katojo Town Council, Nabbanja said the investment is expected to stimulate economic development and create new opportunities for communities in the area. The Prime...

By Joseph Mary Buwule The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has launched the National Child Disability Assistance Programme (NCDAP), a government-led initiative aimed at providing social protection and comprehensive support to children with severe disabilities and their families. The programme is being piloted in 25 districts as part of efforts to generate evidence and lessons that will guide a...

By Joseph Mary Buwule Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged Uganda’s business community to embrace tax compliance, transparency and ethical business practices, saying the country’s economic transformation requires a strong, responsible and productive private sector. Tayebwa made the call on Wednesday while speaking at the inaugural National Prayer Breakfast Business Forum held at Parliament, bringing together Members of Parliament,...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today received the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Ms. Shirley Botchwey, who paid a courtesy call on him at State House Entebbe. President Museveni welcomed Ms. Botchwey to Uganda, describing her as “our daughter” and expressing his happiness at receiving her. The President said Africa should pursue greater unity and integration under the African Continental Free Trade...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s directive to intensify the fight against corruption and strengthen accountability in government programmes is gaining momentum, with at least Shs22.7 billion funds linked to corruption-related complaints and cases under investigation. The ongoing nationwide “Expose the Corrupt” campaign, being implemented through a multi-agency approach led by the Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, and the State...

By Joseph Mary Buwule KAMPALA, UGANDA: Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has challenged Members of Parliament to move beyond climate change rhetoric and use their legislative, budgeting, oversight and representation powers to drive practical measures that can protect Ugandans from the growing effects of climate change. Tayebwa said Uganda can no longer afford to treat climate change as a subject...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met and held fruitful discussions with Nigerian investor Dr. Abbas A. Waziri, Group Chairman of Resident Group PLC at State House Entebbe. During the meeting held this afternoon, President Museveni and his guest discussed investment opportunities in Uganda and strengthening economic ties between the East African country and Nigeria. Dr. Waziri expressed interest in investing in...