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The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), in collaboration with UN Habitat, has successfully obtained and launched a $1 million grant project from the Government of Japan aimed at stabilizing and mitigating hazards in the high-risk zones of the Kiteezi landfill, as KCCA continues formal processes to identify a suitable contractor for the site’s full decommissioning. Following the August 2024 garbage...

Uganda’s Under-15 girls’ table tennis team delivered a thrilling and historic performance to clinch Gold after edging Tunisia in a dramatic final at the 2025 ITTF African Youth Championships, held at the Sir Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall in Lagos, Nigeria. The contest began with Patience Anyango falling 3-0 (13-11, 11-9, 11-7) to Saidi Ella, putting Tunisia in the...

In a historic engagement at State House, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, held a high-level meeting with the leadership of the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA). The delegation was led by UTA President Mrs. Yogi Biriggwa, accompanied by Vice President Mr. Isa Kato (AUTO), Secretary General Mr. Peter Mwanja (UACII), Mr. Azhar Jaffer (UHOA), Ms....

Four people have died and thirteen others were injured in a fatal road accident that occurred at approximately 6:40 AM at Amungura Bridge along the Busia–Tororo Road. According to preliminary investigations, the driver of motor vehicle registration number UA 889AM was reportedly speeding when he struck and killed a pedestrian attempting to cross the road. The driver then lost control...

Excitement and jubilation filled Kololo Independence Grounds on Tuesday, 29, July 2025 as President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni extended a cash capital boost worth Shs 300 million to street hawkers operating across Kampala City. Each vendor received Shs 100,000, in addition to buying their merchandise they brought to the function. According to the State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye, this was part of an ongoing presidential initiative...

The Board and Management of Uganda Tourism Board visited Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) in Jinja to assess training standards, explore partnerships, and support tourism workforce development. Principal Mr. Richard Kawere led the team on a tour of the upgraded facilities and presented UHTTI’s strategic goals. UTB commended the institute’s progress and pledged continued support, including efforts to...

The Secretary-Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande has appealed to the Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) in Busoga to ensure that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni wins the forthcoming presidential elections by a landslide. Hajji Kakande’s call follows President Museveni’s declined support in Busoga in the last general elections. According to Hajji Kakande, the RDCs should ensure effective service delivery in their...

The Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), Major General David Mugisha, has commended President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his visionary leadership that has evolved the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) into a modern and professional military force. “I sincerely thank the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who also serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the...

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has today signed an Early Project Activities Agreement (EPAA) with VIVO Energy, marking a significant step towards the commercialisation of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) from Uganda's upstream oil operations. The EPAA is a key milestone that paves the way for early technical and preparatory work essential to enable UNOC's offtake and marketing of LPG....

Mr. Denis Mugasa’s leadership at the helm of Uganda’s gaming regulatory body has been hailed as a game-changer, with significant reforms that boosted revenue, improved oversight, and increased public trust in the sector. Under his tenure, annual revenue from the gaming industry grew sixfold from UGX 50.6 billion in the 2019/2020 financial year to UGX 323 billion by June 2025....