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By Juma Nsamba Uganda is participating in the 56th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Additives in Chongqing, China, a key global forum that sets international standards on food safety. The meeting brings together experts and regulators from across the world to review and agree on limits and usage of food additives in processed foods. Among the key items under...

By Dennis Sigoa Uganda’s economy continued to show signs of strengthening in the months leading to March 2026, supported by rising exports, steady demand and improving business conditions. According to the latest performance report, the Composite Index of Economic Activity (CIEA) rose by 0.6 percent between January and February 2026 to 185.6, pointing to sustained expansion. The growth was driven by...

By Lawrence Kooko Police in Kiboga District have arrested eight people after stopping a planned marriage involving a 16-year-old girl. The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation carried out on April 16 in Kagoga Village, Kyomya Sub-county. Wamala Region Police spokesperson SSP Lameka Kigozi said the suspects were found preparing to marry off the minor, a Senior Three student at Bukomero Secondary School,...

By Samuel Ssenono United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed Iran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial shipping, describing the move as “a step in the right direction.” In remarks shared following the announcement, Guterres said he “welcomes Iran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the...

By Dorcus Kimono The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has called for urgent collective action to end Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), warning that rising cases continue to threaten communities. She made the call during a community sensitisation meeting in Nwoya District. The meeting, organised by the Uganda Law Society in partnership with UN Women under the Justice for Her...

By Tumwine Byaruhanga. The Administration of Justice Programme has been ranked the second best-performing Central Government programme at the National Performance Review Conference 2026 on Uganda’s Development Agenda. The Programme was recognised for delivering on the majority of its targets under the Third National Development Plan (NDP III) and the first half of the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV). The award...

By Irene Faith Nantongo The Registrar Special Duties, HW Harriet Ssali, has officiated at the swearing-in of Colonel Engineer Robert Namudongo as a new member of the Engineers Registration Board. The ceremony, held today, was chaired by the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala, and attended by the Ministry’s Under Secretary and members of the Board. Speaking at the event,...

Police in Wakiso District have arrested a suspect linked to the alleged abuse of an 8-year-old girl following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media. According to the Police Spokesperson, Rachael Kawala, the suspect, identified as Ssebagala Moses, 39, a boda boda rider and resident of Mabombwe village, was taken into custody in connection with aggravated defilement. The incident...

The Honourable John Mulimba, Minister of State for Regional Cooperation, has received copies of the Letters of Credence from Ambassador Ababu Namwamba, High Commissioner-Designate of the Republic of Kenya to the Republic of Uganda, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Hon. Mulimba extended his sincere congratulations to His Excellency on his distinguished appointment and pledged the Ministry’s full support and cooperation to...

The Uganda delegation at the IMF/WB Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington D.C. has met with the World Bank Vice-President for Africa region Mr. Ndiame Diop to discuss developments in Uganda’s economy and the performance the World Bank portfolio in Uganda. The Minister of State for Finance in charge of General Duties said Uganda’s economy has continued to expand despite the...