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Legislators have backed the deployment of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in South Sudan. The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth, tabled a motion seeking parliamentary approval for the UPDF’s mission in South Sudan. This was during a parliamentary session presided over by Speaker Anita Among on Thursday, 20 March 2025. Oboth explained that violent unrest broke...

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda. Gen Kainerugaba is scheduled to hold discussions with senior leaders of the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) and meet with Rwandan President H.E. Paul Kagame.The General’s visit coincides with tensions in the region, particularly in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo...

strides in the fight against cancer, transforming cancer care in Uganda. UCI’s remarkable progress includes the establishment of state-of-the-art treatment facilities, the introduction of cutting-edge technologies, and groundbreaking research that has set new standards in cancer care. This press release highlights UCI's key achievements, including investments in advanced treatment equipment, the establishment of regional cancer centers, the creation of modern...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today reaffirmed his commitment to youth empowerment through vocational training.  According to the President, skilling is key to Uganda’s economic transformation. Speaking at the commissioning of the Bunyoro Zonal Presidential Skilling Hub in Kiryana Myebanyakalongo Village, Kimengo Sub County, Masindi District, the President described the initiative as part of waking up Africa from economic slumber. President Museveni...

Uganda Airlines is pleased to announce a landmark expansion into the European market with the launch of scheduled flights to London Gatwick. Commencing on 18th May 2025, the national carrier will operate four weekly nonstop flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s five-year history.This new route represents Uganda Airlines' first foray...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday, 19th March, 2025 met with journalists from Bunyoro sub region at State Lodge - Masindi, where he addressed key issues, including healthcare, poverty alleviation, land evictions and economic transformation. This meeting was part of the President's three-day countrywide performance assessment tour on the Parish Development model (PDM) in Bunyoro Sub-region ,which commenced on Tuesday,...

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party has raised concerns over the recently concluded Kawempe North by-election. In a press conference held in Kampala, FDC President Patrick Oboi Amuriat called on the Electoral Commission to account for the conduct of the by-election. This comes after the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party decided to petition the results in court following the announcement...

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) wishes to reaffirm the Government’s full readiness to take over the electricity distribution concession from Umeme Ltd through its agency the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) come April 1, 2025. The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development is in advanced stages of securing US$50 million through internal borrowing to support...

By Herbert Byaruhanga, Chairman, Uganda Safari Guides Association One of the biggest challenges crippling the tourist guiding industry in East Africa is the reluctance of many guides to continuously expand their knowledge and skills. Despite having access to learning resources, many guides fail to engage in self-improvement, often prioritizing driving over the actual guiding experience. This lack of continuous education...

The government will create a special fund for fishermen, aimed at improving their livelihoods.  This was revealed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today during a visit to Mr. Titus Tumusiime’s farm in Sironko village, Nyamukutu parish, Butiaba Sub-county, Buliisa County, Buliisa district. Mr. Tumusiime is one of the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) program in the district.  The President, who...