Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

The Government of Uganda has today launched an emergency food relief intervention for the Karamoja sub-region to support communities affected by the prolonged dry spell that has disrupted agricultural production, depleted household food stocks, and increased  the risk of food insecurity. Through this intervention, the Government will deliver 9,419,610 kilograms of relief food, comprising maize flour and dry beans, to...

Uganda and the Netherlands have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their longstanding bilateral relations, with a focus on trade, investment, agriculture and socio-economic transformation. The commitment was reaffirmed during a farewell meeting between the Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho, also known as Salim Saleh, and the outgoing Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to...

By Mwanje Gideon For weeks, my sister’s home was clouded by a quiet, heavy anxiety. Her daughter, just months away from stepping into her final primary school year in P7, was visibly stressed. She wasn't losing sleep over an upcoming PLE  mock exam; she was terrified of being left behind. The school had announced a study tour and slapped a...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has challenged Ugandans recently repatriated from South Africa to abandon the belief that prosperity can only be found abroad, urging them instead to embrace the abundant economic opportunities available in Uganda. Speaking during the pass-out ceremony of 1,030 Ugandan returnees at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi today, the President said Uganda possesses all the...

Lt Col Robert Nahamya has assumed command of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 501 Brigade following a handover and takeover ceremony held at Zoka in Adjumani District. The ceremony was officiated by the Commander of the 4 Infantry Division, Maj Gen Felix Busizoori. Lt Col Nahamya took over from Col Nathan Bainomugisha, who is proceeding to the National Defence...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), on Friday, July 17, 2026, passed out 106 senior security officers who successfully completed the Advanced Joint Senior Political Education and Leadership Development Course at the National Leadership Institute (NALI), Kyankwanzi. The graduates comprised senior officers from the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), Uganda...

Uganda is mourning the death of Rt. Hon. Gen. Moses Ali, who passed away at Nakasero Hospital at 4:00 p.m. Announcing his death, President Yoweri Museveni described Gen. Moses Ali as a long-serving soldier and political leader who dedicated much of his life to serving the country. The President also commended Gen. Moses Ali for his contribution to the development of...

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Sanjay Tanna, together with the State Minister for Industry Hon. David Bahati participated in the Presidential CEO Forum 2nd Information Tour, which took place at the Kampala Industrial and Business Park, Namanve. The Tour themed "Amplifying Uganda's Industrial Agenda for a Ten-Fold Growth Economy" was organised in partnership with Uganda Investment Authority. The...

By Daniel Mugoya Deputy Speaker of Parliament and President of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly, Thomas Tayebwa, has urged OACPS member states to make trade, industrialisation and value addition central to their development agenda. Tayebwa made the remarks while addressing the 121ST OACPS Council of Ministers at the Egmont Palace in Brussels.  He challenged the 79-member...

The Government has reviewed the food situation in Karamoja as it prepares to deliver additional emergency food relief to the sub-region. The review was conducted during a meeting chaired by the Minister of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Hon. Sam Engola, on behalf of the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja. The meeting brought together ministers and members of the Karamoja...