Gov’t to Hold 7th High-Level Economic Growth Forum
The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (MOFPED), in collaboration with the International Growth Centre (IGC), is set to hold the 7th high level economic growth forum on August 24–25, 2023, at the Kampala Serena Hotel.
The forum's chief guest will be President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who will be joined by other notable speakers such as Stefan Dercon, an Oxford University professor of economic policy; Matia Kasaija, Minister of Finance; and Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance.
The speakers...
FUFA Introduces New Regulations for Player Registration, Training, Compensation, and Shirt Numbers
The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) executives have approved new regulations concerning the development of players, focusing on player registration, shirt numbers, and training compensation, among others.
In new regulations by FUFA executives on Thursday, August 17, 2023, only a player of 18 years and older may be contracted, and any contract signed on behalf of the player by the club, player, and representative before 18 years of age will be invalid. FUFA will recognise only contracts signed on...
Uganda Launches First National Digital Transformation Roadmap
The Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has today, August 17, 2023, launched a 5 year road map of digital transformation to strengthen Ugandan service delivery at all levels.
The UNDP resident representative, Elsie Attufuah, explained that digital transformation is accelerating in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and people need to embrace the digital future since it is arriving faster than expected.
"Digital transformation can help accelerate progress towards every single...
27-Year-Old Woman Arrested in Luwero for Child Torture
Police in Luwero Central Police Station (CPS) are investigating a case of child torture that occurred on August 15, 2023, in Kiyenja Zone, Luwero Town Council, Luwero District.
According to ASP Sam Twiineamazima, the PRO Savannah police in Luwero, in a press release dated August 17, 2023, the suspect, identified as Aisha Nampima, 27, and a resident of the Kiyenja zone, Luwero district, was seen by residents burning, kicking, and beating her 4-year-old daughter Shaninzi Nambooze, accused of stealing meat.
"The...
Deputy SFC Commander Warns Promoted PPG Officers Against Corruption
The Deputy Commander of Special Forces Command (SFC), Brig. Charity Bainababo, warned the promoted officers against being involved in corruption or else it would eat them up.
She made this call on August 16, 2023, during a pipping ceremony for the 28 recently promoted Police Presidential Guard (PPG) officers at the SFC Headquarters in Entebbe, where she was the guest of honour.
In her speech, Brig. Charity Bainababo emphasised the value of moral leadership, consideration for civilians, and the elimination of...
African Dairy Conference and Exhibition Set to Elevate Ugandan Dairy Industry Globally
The Eastern and Southern African Dairy Association (ESADA) is hosting the African Dairy Conference and Exhibition (AFDA) scheduled for September 11–15, 2023, at Hotel Africana, Kampala, which will be attended by more than 400 delegates and over 100 exhibitors from over 40 countries.
Dr. Bright Rwamirama Kanyontore, the Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, stated in a presser made on August 15, 2023, that the African Dairy Conference and Exhibition is the largest African dairy event organised...
