Science and Technology

Uganda Is Set To Launch First Mass Oil Production Come 2025

The Minister of State for Economic Monitoring, Rose Lilly Akello, has confirmed that Uganda is headed toward having its first oil production by 2025. The Minister made the assurance on...

Uganda Railways to Open Mukono Train Route in November

The Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has confirmed plans to launch the passenger train service effective next month. The Mukono...

UK Allocates £1 Million to Aid Uganda’s Mpox Outbreak Response

The British High Commission in Kampala has announced that the UK will provide £1M ( UGX 4.7 Bn)...

Uganda’s Economy Grows 37 Times Compared to 1986

As Uganda gears up to celebrate her Independence Day on October 9, 2024, Uganda’s economy has tremendously grown...

Museveni Launches Uganda’s Largest Hydo Electric Power Plant in Karuma to Increase Productivity

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has launched Uganda's largest hydroelectric power plant in Karuma, Kiryandongo district, which is expected...

Uganda’s NWSC MD Calls for Adoption of Innovative Approaches to Tackle Challenges in Water Sector

Dr. Eng Silver Mugisha, the Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has called for a shift towards co-creation and tailored innovations in the water sector, warning against the pitfalls of relying on imported solutions that may not match or meet local needs. Eng Mugisha's remarks came during a keynote address at the UK pavilion at the International Water Association (IWA) conference in Toronto on August 13, 2024, where he was recognized for his outstanding contributions to...

UNEB Directs Heads of Centers to Display List of 2024 Registered Candidates

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has directed all the heads of centers to display the list of candidates registered for the 2024 examinations as provided for in the UNEB Act 2021, Section 4(2). In the statement issued by UNEB on August 12, 2024, the Executive Director, Dr. Dan Odongo, stated that the list of candidates registered should be displayed in a conspicuous place at the school notice board where the candidates registered and to enable the parents to confirm...

Prof. Byakika-Kibwika Appointed as New VC of Mbarara University

Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika has been appointed the new Vice Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), replacing Prof. Obua, who took office in 2014. This was announced by Dr. Warren Naamara, the chairperson of the MUST Governing Council. “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika as the new Vice Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology’’ stated Dr. Warren Naamara. Prof. Pauline emerged victorious from a group of four candidates from the public presentations for the...

Museveni, Korean Investors Moot Strategies to Boost Electric Automotive Productions

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda has met with Korean investors and discussed with them the possibility of boosting electric automotive production. The investors led by Kim Jinwook, Cho Shanghyu, and Kwon Hurkkoo, the directors of HINENI Ltd., a company registered in Uganda with its headquarters in Nakawuka, Entebbe Road, met the President at State House, Entebbe, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The Korean investors who also visited Kiira Motors Corporation and offered to provide expertise and training to Ugandans in...