Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

In 1999, a seven-year-old boy sat at the front of a classroom in Kampala, dressed in a green Aga Khan sweater, his hand raised eagerly as he waited to answer a question. His name was George. Outside the school gates, royal guards waited for him. Inside the classroom, however, he was simply another pupil—one who loved answering Social Studies questions and...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Italy, particularly in coffee development, trade, investment, infrastructure and skills development. The President made the remarks yesterday when the Ambassador of Italy to Uganda, H.E. Mauro Massoni, paid a courtesy call on him at the State House and briefed him on the progress of cooperation between the two countries. President...

In my opinion, the Ugandan government should integrate game-based learning into the national curriculum as an additional strategy for improving young people’s understanding of freshwater resource management. Uganda faces increasing pressure on its freshwater resources from pollution, urbanisation, population growth, poor waste management, and climate change. Although environmental and water-related topics are included within the curriculum, teaching is often...

By Wadulo Arnold Mark KAMPALA –Following the successful conclusion of the Uganda Parliamentary Internet Governance Forum (UPIGF) on July 30, 2026, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) held an exclusive interview with Hon. Sarah Opendi, the UPIGF Chairperson and Executive Committee member of the African Parliamentary Network on Internet Governance (APNIG) . Hon. Sarah Opendi warns that legislators can no longer afford to...

Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has donated USD 50,000 (approximately UGX 186 million) to Save the Children International - Uganda to support communities affected by the recent Ebola crisis and strengthening prevention efforts to help protect children, families and frontline communities from future public health threats following Uganda’s declaration as Ebola-free. The funding will strengthen risk communication and community engagement, infection...

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has commended World Vision Uganda for its longstanding partnership with government in supporting the country’s socio-economic transformation agenda. Nabbanja made the remarks on Thursday while launching World Vision Uganda’s 2026–2030 five-year strategic plan at Speke Resort and Conference Centre in Munyonyo. The launch comes as World Vision Uganda marks 40 years of service in the country, having...

The Office of the Prime Minister has received another donation of food and other essential supplies to support communities affected by hunger in the Karamoja sub-region. The donation, received by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, includes 50 metric tonnes of rice, six metric tonnes of sugar and 1,000 pieces of clothing. The supplies were donated by the Nile Humanitarian Development Agency, Galaxy...

By Lawrence Kooko Kenyan President William Ruto has challenged East African countries to move beyond education policies and commitments and focus on results that can be seen in the lives of learners. Ruto made the call in a statement delivered by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for East African Community Affairs, Beatrice Askul Moe, at the opening of the Second East African Community...

President Yoweri Museveni has defended the field inspection tours by State Minister for Trade David Bahati Barugahara and Minister of State for Energy Phiona Nyamutoro Nameere, saying their direct engagement with citizens is helping expose widespread corruption and bypass officials accused of covering up wrongdoing. Below is the detailed statement from the President. PPU - PRESIDENT MUSEVENI DEFENDS BARUGAHARA, NAMEERE...

Uganda and Japan have reviewed progress in the implementation of the Uganda ICT Industry Promotion Project (UJ-Connect), with stakeholders highlighting the project's contribution to skills development, entrepreneurship and the growth of the country's digital economy. The review was conducted during the 7th Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) Meeting held at the Innovation Hub in Nakawa. The meeting brought together representatives from JICA...