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The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs), Hon. Okello Henry Oryem, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Ahmed Mohammed Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Zwaidi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Uganda. During the meeting, Hon. Oryem reaffirmed Uganda's commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Qatar, citing the country's stability, security, and a conducive environment as key pillars for...

Kadondi Gracious has been declared the 92nd Guild President of Makerere University after winning the student elections held on April 9, 2026. According to results released by the University’s Electoral Commission, Kadondi secured 6,801 votes to emerge winner in a tightly contested race involving 13 candidates. Tumutunde Hannah finished second with 5,787 votes, while Kyajja Peter Cleaver came third with 1,493...

By Sarah Mawerere Africa participants who have attended the “One Health” Summit in Lyon- France, have made recommendations geared at adopting local African innovation realities to address context-specific needs of Africa. The participants have called on governments, regional institutions, and international partners to institutionalize “One Health” approach, sustainably strengthen legal and institutional frameworks that promote integrated and coordinated multi-sectoral governance, develop...

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has released simplified guidelines for the development of industrial parks, in a move aimed at strengthening Uganda’s industrialisation drive. The guidelines set out a clear framework for planning, approval, construction and operation of industrial parks, addressing gaps that have slowed implementation in the past. Officials say the new framework is intended to tackle challenges...

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening quality standards and advocating for policy reforms to improve access to safe and affordable menstrual health products in Uganda. This was during a two-day Menstrual Hygiene Symposium held on April 8–9, 2026, in Kampala, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund and the Sanitation and Hygiene...

Approximately 24 per cent of girls aged 10 to 19 have experienced pregnancy, translating to 1,000 teenage pregnancies every day. By Amb. Jan Sadek and Dr. Robin Nandy Each year, millions of Ugandan children start Primary One with high hopes, yet over 60 per cent leave before completing primary school. By the end of secondary education, a further 25 per cent...

The Bank of Uganda has released results for Treasury Bills auction No. 1226, showing strong investor demand across all tenors. The auction, conducted on April 8, covered the 91-day, 182-day and 364-day instruments, with settlement scheduled for April 9. Data from the Central Bank shows that demand remained high, particularly for the 364-day paper, where Shs515.3 billion was tendered against an...

Police in Katwe Division have dismantled a notorious panga-wielding robbery gang that has been terrorising several areas in Kampala, including Makindye, Kizungu (Salaama), Bunga, and Katwe. According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Police Spokesperson of Kampala Metropolitan, the operation followed intelligence-led investigations that led to the arrest of key suspects linked to the criminal network. The breakthrough came on April 5,...

By Dorcus Kimono The Equal Opportunities Commission has launched a two-day training for local leaders in the Bugisu sub-region to strengthen responses to climate change, with a focus on inclusion and community-led solutions. The workshop brings together district and parish leaders to examine how climate action can better address the needs of vulnerable groups, including women, youth, children, older persons and...

By Nasir Lubwama The Judiciary and the Uganda Police Force are seeking closer coordination to address case backlog and improve the administration of justice. This followed a meeting at the Supreme Court in Kampala where a police delegation led by Deputy Inspector General of Police James Ocaya paid a courtesy call on Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija. The delegation included AIGP Erasmus...