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Over 1,000 Delegates Register for AfWASA Congress in Uganda
Over 1,000 delegates from more than 40 countries have registered for the 22nd African Water and Sanitation Association International Congress and Exhibition (AfWASA ICE2025), according to Eng. Dr. Silver Mugisha, AfWASA President and Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC).
The weeklong congress will take place in Kampala, Uganda, from Sunday, February 16, to Thursday, February 20,...
Tanzania and Uganda Strengthen Bilateral Ties Through Trade, Infrastructure, and Regional Cooperation
The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Dr. Philip Mpango, met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to Tanzania, Hon. (Retired) Colonel Fred Mwesigye, for discussions at the Chamwino State House in Dodoma on February 13, 2025.
During their meeting, the Vice President highlighted the deep historical and brotherly ties between Tanzania and Uganda. He...
“Prioritize NRM Message of Wealth Creation,” President Museveni Urges Kigezi Leaders
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appealed to leaders at all levels in the Kigezi sub-region to prioritize wealth creation and household income which is key to reducing poverty and driving socio-economic growth.
“My main message to all of you is prioritizing the National Resistance Movement (NRM) message on wealth creation. Uganda has so many development needs; it is alright to...
President Museveni Commends Nyekundire Group Over Loyalty to NRM
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised Nyekundire Group in Kanungu District for their unwavering support towards the National Resistance Movement (NRM), despite facing challenges aimed at dividing the party.
“I want to thank the founders of Nyekundire Group for standing firm and supporting the NRM, even when some people attempted to split the party,” President Museveni remarked while meeting the...
World Government Summit 2025 , 11–13 February 2025
Since its inception in 2013, the World Government Summit (WGS) has been dedicated to shaping the future of governance and creating a better future for humanity.
WGS 2025, held under the theme “Shaping Future Governments,” brought together governments, international organizations, and thought leaders from over 140 countries to foster international cooperation, identify innovative solutions for future challenges, and inspire the...
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Reaffirms Uganda-U.S. Partnership and Cooperation
The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has praised the longstanding relationship and cooperation between Uganda and the United States of America, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that this bilateral partnership continues to thrive.
Gen. Kainerugaba made these remarks during a meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. William Popp, at the Special Forces Headquarters in Entebbe on...
President Museveni Commissions Mirama-Kabale Power-Line
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has emphasised the importance of conserving wetlands, saying they act as reservoirs for water that is always used in generating hydropower electricity.
President Museveni made the remarks today while commissioning the Mirama-Kabale high voltage power-line and its substation at Hamuko village in Rubanda district.
The commissioning is part of the Presidential performance assessment tour on the Parish...
H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda Commissions the Mirama-Kabale 132kv Transmission Line and Associated Substations Project at Hamuko, Kabale Substation, Rubanda District
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) is proud to announce the successful commissioning of the Mirama-Kabale 132kV Transmission Line and Associated Substations Project, an essential infrastructure development aimed at strengthening Uganda’s power transmission network and ensuring the long-term stability and accessibility of electricity supply across the Kigezi region.
The commissioning event, held at the Kabale Substation, was graced...
Valuation Bill, 2024 Expected to Enhance Land Acquisition and Real Estate Markets
The process of acquiring land is anticipated to become more streamlined once the Valuation Bill, 2024 is enacted.
Additionally, the proposed legislation is expected to enhance the effectiveness of real estate transactions and financial markets.
The Bill was introduced for its first reading by the Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Hon. Judith Nabakooba, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
One...
Opposition Leader Questions Government Funding to Inspire Africa Coffee
The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has urged the government to halt any further disbursement of funds to Inspire Africa Coffee, a private company receiving public financing to establish a coffee processing facility in Ntungamo District for advanced value addition.
Ssenyonyi argued that funding should be suspended until the government clarifies the terms of the partnership. He noted...