Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

The Office of the President has handed over the End of Term Evaluation Report of the National Resistance Movement Manifesto 2021–2026 to the Prime Minister for onward transmission to the party’s Secretary General. The handover, which took place yesterday, marks a key step in assessing the Government’s performance in implementing its manifesto commitments. The evaluation exercise, which commenced in June 2025,...

The Government of Uganda has handed over vehicles and motorcycles to districts under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project in a move aimed at strengthening agricultural extension services across the country. The handover ceremony, held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, was presided over by the Vice President, Jessica Alupo. Speaking at the event, Alupo emphasized that limited mobility has long hindered...

By Tumwine Byaruhanga Uganda has stepped up its investment pitch and export drive at the Uganda–China Coffee, Investment and Destination Conference in Kampala, bringing together government officials and a Chinese business delegation. At the meeting held at Mestil Hotel on April 21, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vincent Bagiire Waiswa, said the forum builds on growing Uganda–China...

By Irene Faith Nantongo Kenneth Apollo Bagamuhunda, Rebecca Nassimbwa Nsumba, Edward Biryetega and Gerald Kakima Agaba have been sworn in as members of the Tax Appeals Tribunal. The four were appointed in line with the law to support the Tribunal in executing its mandate of handling disputes between taxpayers and revenue authorities. The Tax Appeals Tribunal handles tax disputes, ensuring fairness, transparency...

Uganda’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have gained momentum following the arrival of a delegation from the Confederation of African Football for a two-day planning workshop. According to Dennis Mugimba, Chairperson of the Communications and Signage Sub-Committee, the workshop marks a key milestone in formally kick-starting the country’s readiness for the continental tournament. He noted that the...

By Wadulo Arnold Mark Uganda still suffers from a heavy imbalance in the extension worker to farmer ratio thereby requiring urgent intervention across the stakeholder structures if agriculture is to contribute to the country’s $500 billion GDP target by 2040. Recent reports record upwards of 1 extension farmer per 2,000 farmers in Uganda. This gap has brought together several key stakeholders at...

"No man is an island, Entire of itself; Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main." The European poet who wrote those words 400 years ago has become relevant in today's discussions. No nation is an isolated island, entire of itself. Every country faces foreign influence, only differing in how they manage it. Some countries tend to ban...

A delegation of 19 participants from Tanzania’s National Defence College (NDC) has arrived in Uganda for a field training exercise aimed at strengthening knowledge in national security and strategic studies. The group is being hosted at the Chieftaincy of Defence Intelligence and Security (CDIS) headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala. The delegation, drawn from NDC Tanzania Course Intake 14 (2025/26), includes officers from...

Leaders and farmers in Pallisa District have commended President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for spearheading a fish farming initiative aimed at transforming livelihoods and lifting communities out of poverty. The project is part of a broader government strategy to transition farmers from rice cultivation in wetlands to fish farming, a more profitable and environmentally sustainable venture. For years, wetlands in Eastern...

Passenger bus operators have begun presenting their vehicles for mandatory inspection at the Namanve Motor Vehicle Inspection Centre following a recent government directive aimed at improving road safety. The exercise, overseen by the Ministry of Works and Transport, is intended to ensure that all passenger buses meet required safety and roadworthiness standards before operating on public roads. Officials say the inspections...