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President Museveni Breaks Ground for Shs 58 Billion Lwattamu House, Commits More Support to the Bataka of Buganda
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday, July 25, 2025, officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Lwattamu House, a landmark six-storey building that will serve as the Embuga y’Abataka (traditional headquarters for clan leaders) at Mengo in Kampala.
The monumental project, which is spearheaded by the Bataka (clan heads) of Buganda, is part of a broader initiative to...
Minister Okello Oryem meets Japanese Ambassador ahead of TICAD IX
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs), Hon. Henry Okello
Oryem, today met with H.E. Sasayama Takuya, Ambassador of Japan to Uganda, at the Ministry
Headquarters in Kampala. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and
Uganda’s preparations for the upcoming 9th Tokyo International Conference on African
Development (TICAD IX), scheduled to take place from 20th to 22nd August 2025 in
Yokohama,...
Permanent Secretary Mr. Bagiire Vincent Waiswa Makes Official Visit to Vienna 19th – 23rd July, 2025
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, has concluded a three-day working visit to Vienna to assess the progress of the opening of a resident Embassy to the Government of Austria and Permanent Mission to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Vienna.
The opening of the Embassy in Vienna is in line with a decision made in...
EU–UTA and Development Partners Unite to Champion Sustainable Tourism in Uganda
On July 21st, the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA), in collaboration with a broad coalition of international development partners, held a high-level hybrid meeting to address the pressing challenges and unlock the vast potential of Uganda’s tourism sector. The session, hosted and coordinated by EU’s Head of Programs, Mr. Louis Lechighero, brought together over 20 global partners, including the World...
USAGA Leads Successful Launch of the Global Youth Festival for the Conservation of the Albertine Rift Endemics
The vibrant town of Kisoro played host to the official launch of the Global Youth Festival for the Conservation of the Albertine Rift Endemics, an event spearheaded by the Uganda Safari Guides Association (USAGA). This landmark occasion marks the beginning of a regional movement to empower youth, promote conservation awareness, and protect the unique biodiversity of the Albertine Rift.
The...
NEED Party Holds First Delegates Conference, Launches Membership Drive and Sets Eyes on 2026.
By Nabakiibi Dorren Malaika
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) has officially entered the political arena with its first National Delegates Conference since being registered as a political party in Uganda.
Held in Kampala, the event marked a major turning point for the party, transitioning from a movement focused on dialogue to a fully structured political organisation. The party unveiled its...
Uganda’s Digital Currency Plan, Boosting Trade and Inclusion
David Mwanje
KAMPALA– The Bank of Uganda’s (BoU) Final Report of the Consultation on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), brings hope to traders and everyday Ugandans. This report, based on feedback from 151 stakeholders in 2024, shows how a digital currency could make payments easier, cheaper, and more inclusive. It could help small businesses grow and bring more people into...
Victoria Sharks’ Kevin Makmot Appointed Uganda Rugby All Stars Coach Against Ireland’s BlackRock
By David Mwanje
Kampala buzzed with excitement as Kevin Makmot, the mastermind behind the Victoria Sharks’ success, was named head coach of the Uganda All Stars to face Ireland’s BlackRock Rugby Club on August 16, 2025. Announced on X, this marks a defining moment for Makmot, whose journey from a gritty Rugby Cranes scrumhalf to a visionary coach makes him...
Uganda’s Economy in June 2025, Growth Amid Rising Prices
By David Mwanje
Uganda’s economy is showing strength but faces challenges as prices for everyday goods like matooke and beans creep up, according to the June 2025 “Performance of the Economy” report from the Ministry of Finance. For local traders and ordinary Ugandans, this report highlights opportunities and hurdles in a growing economy. With a 6.3% GDP growth for the...
President Museveni Responds to Concerns over NRM Primaries, Vows to Rectify Irregularities and Ensure Justice for all
President Yoweri Museveni has through a statement addressed concerns over irregularities in the NRM primaries, blaming self-seekers for polluting the process through bribery, violence, and result tampering.
He confirmed arrests have been made and promised further action against electoral fraud.
A legal tribunal has been formed to handle petitions and correct mistakes made during the primaries.Museveni assured aggrieved members that justice...