President Museveni Calls for Unity Among East African Leaders to Boost Trade
President Yoweri Museveni has urged leaders of the East African Community (EAC) to overcome trade barriers that harm the region's economy.
He made these remarks during a meeting at State House in Entebbe on November 28, 2024, with several prominent leaders, including Kenya’s Speaker of the Senate, Rt. Hon. Amason Kingi Jeffah, and the Kenyan Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Joash Maangi.
Museveni emphasized that trade bans among EAC member states are damaging and called for greater cooperation and integration in the...
Government Offers Financial Aid to Bulambuli Landslide Victims
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja visited Soni Village in Bulambuli District on November 29, 2024, to express sympathy and support to families affected by a deadly landslide. The landslide happened after heavy rainfall lasting 10 hours, resulting in 20 fatalities and many people still missing. As of Friday evening, more than 100 residents were unaccounted for.
During her visit, Prime Minister Nabbanja announced that the government would provide financial assistance. Each family that lost a loved one will receive UGX 5...
VP Alupo Calls Upon the Ateker People to Utilize Government Programs for Prosperity
Vice President of Uganda, Rtd Maj Jessica Alupo urged the Ateker people to take full advantage of various government programs aimed at fostering economic growth and development.
H.E. Alupo made these remarks in a speech read by the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi Akena, during the closing ceremonies of the Ateker Reunion Festival on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the Soroti Sports Grounds in Soroti City.
The Vice President highlighted key initiatives such as the Parish Development...
President Museveni Pardons 19 NUP Supporters After Pleading Guilty
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on November 22, 2024, pardoned 19 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who were arrested in connection with violence in November 2020 ahead of the 2021 presidential elections.
The group had been facing charges in a court-martial and sentenced on charges of treachery and unlawful possession of ammunition.
“In exercise of the power vested in me under Article 121(1)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 as amended, and on the advice of the...
UNRA to Commence works at Mabira section along the Kampala—Jinja highway
The Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) has announced upcoming maintenance works at the Mabira section along the Kampala Jinja highway following the deterioration of the road surface.
In the statement released by UNRA on November 22, 2024, it stated that remedial works to repair the damaged section will commence on November 23, 2024 and are expected to be completed by December 7, 2024.
“Traffic will be restricted to one lane during repairs and motorists are strongly advised to use the Mukono-kyetume-katosi-kisoga...
Manifesto Week 2024: Uganda’s Tourism Industry Makes Significant Progress
During the Manifesto Week 2024, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities showcased major achievements in Uganda’s tourism industry. Rtd. Col. Tom Butime, the minister in charge, delivered a speech on November 20, 2024, outlining the successes in promoting tourism and conserving wildlife and cultural heritage sites.
The Manifesto Accountability Week, which is running from November 15 to December 5, 2024, took place at the Office of the President's conference hall. Butime highlighted several key areas of development in the...
