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Uganda has made history by hosting the world’s first-ever Triple Elimination Conference on Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B, which was officially opened by Her Excellency Vice President Jessica Alupo. The landmark three-day event places Uganda at the forefront of global efforts to combat mother-to-child transmission of these three major infections. The conference, held in Kampala, brings together...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met and held fruitful discussions with the Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, H.E Qu Dongyu at State House, Entebbe.  Welcoming the Director-General, President Museveni underscored the critical role of the FAO in supporting the transformation of agri-food systems, reiterating that agricultural development remains a top priority...

President Museveni responded to rising electoral malpractices within the National Resistance Movement (NRM), vowing to safeguard the party’s integrity and legacy. In a strong-worded message addressed to party members and the wider public, the President expressed deep concern over what he termed as “self-seekers” polluting the party's internal electoral process. He confirmed the arrest of eight individuals from various...

By Nabakiibi Doreen Malaika Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are now in the final stretch as they prepare to host the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The tournament kicks off on August 2 and runs through to August 30, 2025. With just under two weeks left, the buzz is real across the region. This will be the first time in...

By David Mwanje My journey to Mbale, the heart of Bugisu, began with a four-hour drive from Kampala, thanks to the newly upgraded Tirinyi Road, completed in 2024. As I veered into this serene city, 230 kilometers east of Uganda’s capital, I was greeted by the majestic Wanale Hill a near-mountain adorned with a silvery cascade, standing as Mbale’s quiet...

Rehabilitation works on the Tororo–Gulu railway line are progressing steadily, with significant track laying activities currently underway in Kumi District. The project, aimed at restoring the vital northern transport corridor, has also seen earthworks completed up to Lira District, including the preparation of the railway formation. As part of the ongoing efforts to ensure the line’s resilience and longevity, the...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today officially concluded his nationwide Parish Development Model (PDM) assessment tours with a call to Ugandans to fight poverty by embracing wealth creation at household level.  President Museveni who was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni and the First Daughter, Mrs. Natasha Karugire Museveni, made the...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met with journalists from Kampala City in a dialogue focused on the Parish Development Model (PDM), other ongoing national development programs, and the welfare of media professionals.  The meeting held at State Lodge, Nakasero, provided an opportunity for journalists to raise concerns, seek clarifications, and offer feedback on the government’s flagship poverty alleviation initiatives. During...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to increase government funding for ghetto-based wealth creation initiatives, by raising allocations from UGX 100 million to UGX 1 billion per structure in each division of Kampala annually, citing high population density and unmet needs within Uganda’s urban poor communities. President Museveni made the remarks on Friday, July 18, 2025, during the resumption of...

By David Mwanje The Ugandan Shilling (UGX) has solidified its status as one of Africa’s strongest currencies, gaining 1.3% against the US dollar in June 2025 and holding firm into July. Driven by booming exports, steady remittances, and disciplined monetary policy, the shilling showcases Uganda’s economic resilience amid global volatility. Yet, external risks loom, threatening this upward trend. As of July...