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IGAD Leaders Convene for 43rd Extraordinary Summit on South Sudan Crisis
The 43rd Extraordinary Assembly of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Heads of State and Government convened virtually on 12th March 2025 to address the serious security situation in the Republic of South Sudan. The Summit was chaired by H.E. Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti and Chairperson of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State...
Kansai Plascon Adds Color to Uganda’s Holi Festival 2025
Kampala burst into a kaleidoscope of colors as hundreds gathered at the KCCA Grounds to celebrate Holi Festival 2025. Organized by the Rajasthani Association and the Indian Association of Uganda in partnership with the Indian High Commission, the event was a vibrant display of culture, unity, and joy.
Kansai Plascon, a key sponsor, played a central role in the celebrations,...
Northern Uganda MPs Clash with Minister Baryomunsi Over Poverty Reports
A heated exchange erupted in Parliament as Members of Parliament (MPs) from Northern Uganda confronted ICT and National Guidance Minister, Chris Baryomunsi, over his dismissal of reports highlighting the region’s high poverty levels. Baryomunsi downplayed the findings, arguing that they were produced by the very government agencies he serves.
The debate was sparked by Jonathan Odur (Erute South), who criticized...
MPs Raise Concerns Over High Fees at Mulago Specialized Women and Neonatal Hospital
Lawmakers have raised alarm over reports of exorbitant charges at the private section of Mulago Specialized Women and Neonatal Hospital.
Hon. Francis Mwijukye, the representative for Buhweju County, highlighted the issue, condemning the high costs imposed on expectant mothers for consultation, prenatal care, and childbirth.
“Yesterday, I visited Mulago Specialized Hospital to check on a woman who had undergone a cesarean...
Parliament Approves Supplementary Budget Exceeding Shs4 Trillion
Parliament has sanctioned an additional funding request surpassing Shs4 trillion, aimed at clearing outstanding payments for road construction firms, bolstering security, and finalizing infrastructure necessary for hosting the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The request was presented under Supplementary Expenditure Schedule No.3 for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, with Shs1.1 trillion allocated under the three per cent threshold permitted by...
Uganda Embassy in Abu Dhabi Begins Disbursement of Presidential Funds to Ugandan SMEs
The Uganda Embassy in Abu Dhabi has officially started disbursing funds from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to support Ugandan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
This initiative is aimed at fostering the growth and development of Ugandan businesses in the UAE, enhancing their competitiveness in one of the world’s leading commercial hubs. The financial...
Uganda and South Africa Move Closer to Visa-Free Travel
On Wednesday, March 11, 2025, Uganda’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Amb. Paul Amoru, took a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties with South Africa. In a meeting with the Director for Citizenship and Immigration Control at Uganda’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, discussions focused on following up on key decisions made during the Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) meeting...
Uganda Secures UGX 340 Billion French Funding for Kampala Water and Infrastructure Development
Uganda has secured €85 million (approximately UGX 340 billion) in development aid from France to significantly improve both water infrastructure and broader urban development in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA), Finance Minister Matia Kasaija announced Wednesday.
The loans, signed by Mr. Kasaija and AFD Regional Director Jean-François Arnal at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, solidify the...
Uganda Launches First Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station, Paving the Way for Sustainable Transport
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, officially launched Uganda’s first public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station at Amber House. This milestone, achieved through the Ministry’s initiative, marks a significant step towards green transportation and reducing carbon emissions. In her speech, Hon. Nankabirwa emphasized the need for accessible and affordable EV charging infrastructure to...
Uganda Signs Key Rail Deal as Kenya Advances Standard Gauge Railway Expansion
Uganda has taken a significant step toward the development of its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) by signing the Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) with Turkish construction giant Yapi Merkezi. The agreement, signed over the weekend in Kampala, paves the way for early works to commence. Present at the signing were Ministry of Works and Transport Permanent Secretary Bageya Waiswa,...
