Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) held discussions with the Defence Attaché of the Republic of Korea to Uganda, Colonel Kim Seha, on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The meeting, held this afternoon at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters, was also attended by Colonel Kim’s secretary, Ms Choi Yun-Mi, and the UPDF Chief of Joint Staff, Lt...

By Dr Taus MugandaUganda's decision to fully implement the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system marks a significant milestone in the country's public procurement journey. For years, procurement professionals, policymakers and development partners have called for greater transparency, efficiency and accountability in public procurement. The mandatory rollout of e-GP signals that Uganda is ready to embrace digital transformation in one...

By Sarah Natoolo Uganda's ambition to strengthen its position as one of the world's leading coffee exporters is increasingly facing an unexpected obstacle to the rising cost of quality coffee seedlings. The challenge comes at a time when coffee prices are at historic highs, encouraging thousands of farmers across the country to establish new plantations and rehabilitate aging coffee gardens. Strong...

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...