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The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has announced the death of Dr Andrew Kiggundu, a leading Ugandan scientist whose work in agricultural biotechnology shaped research and policy in the sector. In a statement issued on April 8, NARO Director General Dr Yona Baguma described Dr Kiggundu’s passing as a major loss to the institution, the scientific community and the country. Dr...

A collaborative climate monitoring payload developed by East African partners is set to be launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the region’s space and climate innovation efforts. The Climate Camera (ClimCam) Payload will be transported aboard the Cygnus NG-42 mission on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and installed on...

The former President of the United Republic of Tanzania and African Union High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, today paid a courtesy visit to the President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, at State Lodge Nakasero. The visit was aimed at seeking consultation and wise counsel from President...

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) wishes to inform all broadcasters, online content providers, internet service providers, digital platform operators, and the general public that it has received numerous complaints regarding the content and influence of the song titled "Mukube Paver" by Dynaso Wegoso. Pursuant to its mandate under the Uganda Communications Act, the Commission has conducted a preliminary review of...

By Gloria Gwitabinji The Opposition has proposed a UGX 71.4 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, positioning it as an alternative to the government’s UGX 84 trillion plan. The proposal was presented by the Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, during the official release of the alternative budget. The announcement comes amid broader concerns raised by various leaders on economic...

A regional initiative has significantly strengthened maritime safety across Uganda over the past seven years, transforming emergency response systems on the country’s waters. The project, implemented under the Ministry of Works and Transport, has focused on establishing critical infrastructure, including Search and Rescue (SAR) centres and Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs), aimed at improving water transport safety. To date, five SAR...

By Sarah Mawerere   As global leaders convene to discuss in “One Health” Summit 2026, attention turns to Africa-a continent at the epicenter of emerging and re-emerging diseases. One Health is an approach, which brings together human, animal and ecosystem health.  As the world faces this interconnectedness of health, climate, and ecological challenges, a multi-sectoral innovative approach is required across sectors...

Hon. Oryem Henry Okello, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of International Affairs on Friday 3rd April 2026 made an official visit to Baku, Azerbaijan as a Special Envoy of H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Hon. Oryem met the Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan H.E. Samir Sarifov where he delivered a letter of invitation from H.E. the President of...

The Government of Uganda, through its Diaspora Services Department in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Tokyo, convened an outreach engagement with members of the Ugandan community in Japan to advance consultations on the formulation of a National Diaspora Policy. The dialogue, held on 29 March 2026 at TKP Garden City Chiba, forms part of...

Police in Kampala have arrested a 39-year-old man following a tragic incident in which four children lost their lives at a daycare centre in Ggaba. According to a statement by the Uganda Police Force, officers responded to a distress call at around 11:00am on Thursday, April 2, 2026, reporting an individual allegedly attacking children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program...