Science and Technology

Uganda has launched the digital agenda 2024/2031 at Lugogo Hockey grounds in Kampala with the aim to enhance technological development in the country. The project falls under the Digital Uganda Vision framework and is structured in accordance with Uganda's Digital Transformation Programme outlined in the Third National Development Plan (NDPIII) and Digital Transformation roadmap. During the event, which was officiated by the First Lady and Minister of Education, Janet Kataha Museveni, on August 22, 2024, she noted that a global revolution...

The Ministry of Water and Environment has officially commissioned the Tubur Solar Powered Water Scheme Tubur Solar Powered Water Scheme in Soroti District. During the commissioning ceremony on Thursday, August 15, 2024, the permanent secretary, Alfred Okot Okidi, represented by Eng Joseph Oriono Eyatu, expressed gratitude to key stakeholders, including the African Development Bank for funding the project. The facility, which includes a pump station, eco-san toilet, guard house, water office, solar panels, and a demo farm, has the capacity to...

Residents from Kiryandongo, impacted by the Karuma Hydro Power Project, have petitioned President Museveni seeking improved compensation for their land and property. The petition, spearheaded by local leaders William Ojick and Susan Ochway, highlights the plight of over 119 households that have not received compensation for more than 11 years since the project's inception. Ojick emphasized the urgent need for a reassessment of property values to ensure fair compensation for those affected. “We want to request His Excellency to direct the people...

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...

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. 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...