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The Chief of Defense Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, arrived in Nairobi this morning for a high-level meeting of East African Community (EAC) military chiefs. The discussions aim to address the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has threatened regional stability. Gen. Kainerugaba is accompanied by Major General James Birungi,...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday met and held discussions with Princess Zahra Aga Khan, the daughter of the late Prince Karim Al- Hussaini, Aga Khan IV.  During a meeting held at State Lodge- Nakasero, President Museveni extended his condolences to the family of Aga Khan for the loss of the Spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and businessman.  His Highness Aga Khan...

Following a series of stakeholder consultations conducted last year, the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) has today unveiled a Data Protection and Privacy Compliance Toolkit to support organisations to comply with the Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap 97. This landmark event held at Sheraton Kampala Hotel marks a major step towards strengthening Uganda’s efforts to strengthen data protection and...

Uganda Airlines is making progress toward starting direct flights from Entebbe to London. This morning, officials from the British High Commission met with Ugandan authorities to assess the progress of the new route. The airline has been expanding its international network, with direct flights already operating to Mumbai, Dubai, and several African cities. The Entebbe-London route will be its 17th...

Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has emphasized the importance of collaboration within the water sector— highlighting the critical role of partnerships in achieving water and sanitation for all. Speaking at the AfWASA International Congress and Exhibition 2025 in Kampala, Dr. Mugisha who is the AfWASA President outlined NWSC's strategic approach to...

Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi has called on the Ugandan Diaspora Community in France to be Uganda’s Trade, Tourism and Investment Ambassadors wherever they are, as there is no testimony as powerful as theirs. Ggoobi said this at a special gathering of Ugandan Community members, who convened at the newly renovated Uganda Embassy Building at...

On February 19th 2025, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Social Development, Mr. Ramathan Ggoobi, led a delegation to the French Ministry of Economics, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty where he paid a courtesy call on Mr. William Roos, Assistant Secretary Multilateral, Development and Trade Affairs at the French Treasury Directorate. Mr....

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today presided over the swearing-in ceremony of nine (9) recently appointed judges at State House, Entebbe.  In his address during the ceremony, the President emphasized the importance of the role these judges will play in upholding the law and ensuring justice for all Ugandans. He made a compelling appeal for a justice system that aligns with Uganda’s...

African utility CEOs have called for transformative leadership to drive investment and self-sufficiency in the water and sanitation sector. The CEOs made the call at the CEO Forum, held on the sidelines of the 22nd African Water and Sanitation Association International Congress and Exhibition (AFWASA ICE2025). Dr. Eng Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), outlined...

The Democratic Party has unveiled Henry Kasacca Mubiru as its flag bearer for the upcoming Kawempe North by-election, scheduled for March 13. While introducing the candidate, DP President Norbert Mao stated that he intends to negotiate with the NRM party to have their candidate, Hajjat Faridah Nambi, step down in favor of the DP candidate.