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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commissioned infrastructure projects worth UGX 3.36 billion at the Special Warfare Centre and School in Camp Rufu, Ruhengyere, Kiruhura District, aimed at improving soldiers’ welfare, accommodation and training facilities. The projects were commissioned by the Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), Major General Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru, on behalf of the Chief of...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on Italian investors to partner with Uganda in agriculture, mineral processing, coffee production, electric vehicle manufacturing and technology transfer, emphasising the need for investments that promote local production, create jobs and accelerate industrialisation. The President made the call while meeting a delegation of more than 80 Italian government officials, investors, business representatives and development...

The East African Community (EAC) has adopted a regional preparedness and response plan to address the anticipated El Niño phenomenon, following a five-day extraordinary meeting held from November 2 to 6, 2026. The Extraordinary Joint Sectoral Council on Cooperation in Defence, Inter-State Security and Foreign Policy Coordination brought together regional representatives to discuss preparedness measures and coordinate responses to the...

The Minister of Works and Transport Hon. Fred Byamukama has raised concerns over the performance of some Chinese companies contracted by the Government of Uganda to implement road construction projects saying their poor performance has caused delays in the delivery of key infrastructure projects. This was during a courtesy meeting the Minister held with the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, H.E....

By Joseph Mary Buwule The Vice President Jessica Alupo has today launched the Uganda Climate Investment Platform to coordinate national resource mobilization and financing for climate change mitigation across all sectors. The launch comes at a critical time when Uganda, like many nations, is feeling the severe impacts of climate change- prolonged droughts, devastating floods, and threats to her agriculture and...

By Joseph Mary Buwule Makerere University has embarked on strengthening the financial management and planning skills of its academic leaders through a specialised training programme aimed at improving the financial and economic appraisal of academic programmes before their approval and implementation. The training brings together College Principals, Deputy Principals, Deans and Directors to equip them with the knowledge and skills required...

By Joseph Mary Buwule Kabale District Local Government has handed over beekeeping equipment worth Shs28.9 million to 17 youths in Kyanamira Sub-county in a move aimed at promoting honey production, creating employment opportunities and improving household incomes. The support, delivered through the district's Production Department, is targeting members of the Bufuka Youths Beekeeping Group under the Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation Project...

The Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV, and the Inhebantu of Busoga, Her Royal Highness Jovia Mutesi, have announced the birth of their third son, Prince Nadiope Ezra Josiah. The royal baby was born on November 1, 2026, a date that holds special significance for the royal family as it also marks the birthday of the Kyabazinga. In...

Kampala — The Government of Uganda, through National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has launched a Shs694 billion (€145 million) project to supply water from Lake Victoria to more than 1 million people in the fast-growing areas south and west of Kampala, where many households currently receive water only on rationed days. The Wakiso West Water and Sanitation Project will...

By Joseph Mary Buwule The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with Gorilla Doctors, has launched a week-long regional training aimed at strengthening wildlife disease surveillance and improving the detection, investigation and response to emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases across Africa. The training, taking place at Queen Elizabeth National Park from November 2 to 6, 2026,...