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National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Managing Director Eng. Dr. Silver Mugisha has completed the first leg of a nationwide assessment of regional service stations, unveiling a 2030 strategic vision to accelerate infrastructure expansion to achieve water for all across 350 towns. The tour, which covered service areas in Bukedea, Kumi, Soroti, Kaberamaido, Apac, and Lira on Thursday and Friday,...

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has awarded Quality Management Systems (QMS) Certification to Jubilee Dental following the successful completion of the audit process of its management systems against global standard, ISO 9001:2015. The certification confirms that Jubilee Dental’s quality management system complies with the requirements of the International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001:2015 standard, which sets out globally...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today hosted Charlene Ruto and her team at State Lodge, Nakasero. The meeting focused on strengthening regional cooperation and advancing value addition in the leather industry as a driver of Africa’s economic transformation. Welcoming Ms. Ruto, President Museveni expressed satisfaction with her interest in investing on the continent, emphasising that value addition remains critical to creating jobs...

Charlene Ruto, daughter of Kenyan President William Ruto, has made an official courtesy call to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The engagement was held on Wednesday at the Special Forces Command (SFC) headquarters in Entebbe. Her visit follows a recent statement by Gen Kainerugaba on his official X account (formerly...

UBCs Sarah Mawerere has won the Wildlife Protection (Print/Online) category at the 2025 Uganda Conservation Media Awards.The award recognizes her article titled “Courage in the Wild: How Uganda's Women Rangers Guard Nature and Change Minds,” published on UBC's website on October 28, 2025. The piece profiles female wildlife rangers in Uganda, detailing their daily patrols to protect wildlife, their efforts...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) today met with the army's High Command to review Uganda’s security situation and assess the country’s strategic priorities. The meeting which took place at State House, Entebbe focused on consolidating national stability and strengthening the country’s defence posture. The President commended the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF),...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday 23rd February 2026 hosted a high-level UK–India–Uganda Multi-Sectoral Trade Delegation at State House, Entebbe, where he underscored the importance of continental economic integration as a pathway to shared global prosperity. The delegation comprised members of the Westminster Africa Business Association (WABA), led by CEO Laurence Robertson, and the South Asia Chamber of Commerce and...

Lawmakers on the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) have cautioned the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development against retaining senior officials in acting positions beyond the legally stipulated six-month period, warning that the practice erodes accountability and weakens institutional leadership across government. Officials from the ministry, led by Deputy Secretary to the Treasury Patrick Ocailap, appeared before the committee...

The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has organised a four-day workshop in Kampala, Uganda, focused on drafting an Air Operations Manual. The session, formally inaugurated by the EASF Joint Chief of Staff, Brig Gen Stephen Kashure, has assembled technical specialists to align regional air assets and formulate a unified air operations guide alongside a memorandum of understanding to steer coordinated...

The Commissioner General of Prisons regrets to announce the unfortunate death of three persons following a shooting incident at Kiboga Prison. The deceased are: Assistant Superintendent of Prisons Hope Catherine (Deputy Officer in Charge) Principal Officer I Akishuri Bright (3rd in Command) Ms. Ayebare Sarah, spouse of the Officer in Charge The incident occurred at about 1000 hours when No. 13544 Warder Anguyo...