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- 20/08/2025in Opinion
Incidents Of Chaos In NRM Primaries Are Symptomatic Of A Democracy In Growth
Whenever we see and hear the word “democracy”, we tend to imagine a serene and ideal system of leadership. Realistically, democracy, like some romantic and grandiose human inventions is everything... - 30/05/2025in Opinion, Publications
Strengthening Gaming Compliance: National Lotteries and Regulatory Gaming Board Engages Police in Rwizi Region
In a bid to strengthen stakeholder collaboration and bolster regulatory enforcement in Uganda’s gaming sector, the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) held a high-level engagement with Uganda Police... - 14/05/2025in Opinion
Uganda has Softened her Investment Landscape
The President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni once said: “If Africans want prosperity, they must know that it comes from producing goods or services and selling... - 24/01/2025in Opinion
Uganda’s Liberation Day: Reflecting on 39 Years of Progress and Transformation
On January 26, 2025, Uganda marks 39 years since the National Resistance Army (NRA), under the leadership of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, successfully toppled the military regime of Tito Okello,... - 05/12/2024in ICT
Uganda’s Steady Progress in ICT is a Key Driver to Socio-Economic Transformation
Uganda’s recent strides in ICT infrastructure development are revolutionary, digitisation and ICT which were once considered a luxury are now the backbone of the ever-evolving global village. The government’s strategic... - 28/03/2024in Business
President Museveni has officially launched Salaam Bank in Uganda
In a historic moment for Uganda’s financial sector, President Yoweri Museveni officially launched Salaam Bank, the first licensed Islamic financial institution in the country. The launch ceremony, attended by key... -
e-GP is Simplifying Procurement to Reduce the Cost of Doing Business with Government.
The issuance of the new PPDA regulations 2023, and guidelines 2024, by the government of Uganda to guide public procurement and assets disposal is a significant step towards enhancing business... - 07/12/2023in ICT, Newsletter, Open Government, Opinion
The Power of Media as a Catalyst in Uganda’s War Against Corruption
The battle against corruption requires multifaceted strategies, and the media is a potent ally in this fight. On November 29, 2023, in an event graced by the Minister for ICT... - 22/11/2023in Opinion
EACOP Holds Our Destiny: Facts and Figures – Part 1
‘Our ancestors have a piercing philosophy…. bw’olya eggi wesubya omuwula…, if you enjoy an omelette today, you forfeit a drumstick tomorrow. The omelette comes from killing an egg that would... - 15/11/2023in Opinion
Unlocking Opportunities: The Profound Benefits of Uganda Hosting and Chairing NAM and G77 Plus China Conferences
Amidst the ever-evolving dynamics of international relations, the role of hosting and chairing major conferences emerges as a transformative experience for nations, providing a distinctive platform to showcase diplomatic prowess,... - 11/11/2023in Open Government, Opinion
The Heart of the President: No one should be left behind
The President consistently reveals in his speeches, or anywhere he has a platform, that his wealth creation gospel started long before he held any office. He just knew that it... - 07/11/2023in Opinion
Massimiliano Mazzanti: The Unique Italian Ambassador Who Cultivated a Profound Connection with Uganda
In the realm of diplomacy, the role of an ambassador often conjures an image of a mere conduit for official communication between nations, focused on nurturing mutual understanding and strengthening... -
PPDA CLIENTS CHARTER Procurement that Delivers
... - 31/10/2023in Business, CitizenUpdate
The NSSF announces a 10% annual interest rate during its 11th Annual Members Meeting
The Fund has been convening the Annual Members Meeting (AMM) over the years in accordance with its dedication to openness and responsibility to NSSF members, stakeholders, and the general public.... - 31/10/2023in Business, CitizenUpdate
Uganda-UAE Business Forum Promotes Investment and Trade Opportunities
The Government of Uganda through Uganda Investment Authority, recently hosted the second edition of the Uganda-UAE Business Forum, a four-day event aimed at attracting Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) and strengthening... - 29/10/2023in Open Government, Opinion, Publications
UGANDA AT 61, FROM THE BRINK OF A FAILED STATE TO A GLOBAL PLAYER: A JOURNEY OF ENDURANCE AND TRIUMPH.
Every 9th October is Independence Day, we celebrate the defeat of the British rule that lasted from 1894-1962.Unlike some African countries that had to go to war, Uganda negotiated her... - 22/09/2023in Open Government, Opinion
PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVE FOR SKILLING YOUTH THRIVES AT LUZIRA PRISON, EMPOWERING 800 STUDENTS WITH LIFE SKILLS
Luzira, Uganda – September 20, 2023 – In a heartwarming display of transformation, Luzira Prison has become the epicenter of a remarkable initiative aimed at equipping young people with essential... - 20/09/2023in Opinion, Publications
HUNDREDS SKILLED AT NAKULABYE SKILLING CENTER
In a remarkable event held at St. Fatina Catholic Church in Nakulabye, the Presidential Initiative for Skilling the Girl/Boy child Center celebrated the achievements of 500 students who have undergone... - 19/09/2023in Opinion
A STRONG “SUPU” POLICY WILL CREATE LOCAL INVESTORS FASTER THAN BUBU.
According to Business Insider Magazine, Africa is becoming a hotspot for Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) due to her rich natural resources, youthful population, and untapped markets. This is good news... -
MBALE INDUSTRIAL PARK AND UGANDA’S PATH TO INDUSTRIALIZATION
In a significant stride towards industrial development, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni marked a momentous occasion as he inaugurated 16 new factories within the premises of the Uganda Investment Authority’s Mbale... -
The Vital Role of UIA’s Investment License: BAR Aviation’s Success Story.
In a remarkable display of commitment to economic progress, Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has once again highlighted the paramount significance of its Investment License. Last week, an event of great... -
Uganda Investment Authority’s One Stop Centre: Simplifying the Path to Investment Success
Uganda, with its diverse resources and untapped potential, has emerged as an attractive destination for foreign and domestic investments. To foster a conducive investment climate and streamline the process of... - 13/06/2023in Business
Why you should invest in Uganda
Process of Investing in Uganda. Investment Opportunities in Uganda at a Glance; Agriculture value addition: Instant Soluble coffee Plant – USD 60m; Fruit Processing Factory – USD 97m; Mining Sector:... - 28/04/2023in National
NIRA and NCPD Partner to Improve Registration Services for Persons with Disabilities in Uganda
The partnership between the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) and the National Council of People with Disabilities (NCPD) is a significant step towards promoting inclusiveness and improving the provision... - 27/04/2023in Business
GOVERNMENT INNITIATIVES EMPOWERING MANY IN BUSOGA
The Government Citizen Interaction Centre is charged with responsibilities of engaging citizens through interactions and these interactions are always supposed to be meaningful since they are aimed at helping the... - 25/04/2023in Opinion
Government Targets Universal Electricity Access by 2030
The Government has set ambitious targets for expanding access to electricity and increasing the share of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix. Over the next five years, Uganda is... - 14/04/2023in ICT, Justice, Law and Order
Uganda and India Collaborate to Establish Africa’s First National Forensic Sciences University
Uganda has in collaboration with the Indian government inaugurated the National Forensic Sciences University, the first of its kind on the continent. The Third Deputy Prime Minister Hon Lukia Isanga... -
TRADE REPRESENTATIVES IS A GOOD MOVE TO PROMOTE UGANDA’S EXPORTS
TRADE REPRESENTATIVES IS A GOOD MOVE TO PROMOTE UGANDA’S EXPORTS The Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports & Industry Development (PACEID) was established to address the strategic and operational bottlenecks that... - 05/04/2023in Opinion
Digitalisation Will Rejuvenate the Uganda Police Force
Can we have a Police Force where all citizens feel safe, protected and free to engage? Where the joke of a 5,000 note of Uganda shillings as a driving permit... -
President Museveni Commissions Machinery and Building facilities at Bukalasa Agriculture College
During the commissioning and inauguration of buildings at Bukalasa Agriculture College, President Yoweri Museveni urged the people of Luwero to engage in wealth creation activities such as commercial agriculture in... - 28/10/2022in Opinion
Opinion: Naysayers about our oil projects will choke on their vomit
Lately, there has been a lot of exchange and dispute about the different oil projects the country is undertaking from different individuals both on the local and international scene, coined in protest of a rather would be a feasible project that will ramp up a lot of livelihoods if its progress is registered, the oil and gas sector has been substan... - 22/09/2022in National, Open Government
#UG@60
Theme: October 9th: A declaration of African interdependence and our shared destiny... -
Here is how we intend to transform the economy
On April 28, I delivered the inaugural Tumusiime-Mutebile Memorial Lecture at Makerere University. During the lecture, I commented about the unfinished business the former Bank of Uganda Governor left behind and would want us to address to propel Uganda to the level he and all of us want it to get to. ... - 23/03/2022in National
SPAs, RDCs, RCCs RESHUFFLE
In the exercise of the Constitutional mandate of the President, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Senior Presidential Advisors, RDC Secretariat Commissioners, Resident District Commissioners, Resident City Commissioners, Deputy Resident... - 06/12/2021in ICT, Innovations, Mak@100
#MAK@100: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
The Department of Artificial Intelligence, commonly referred to as AI, has been focusing on three areas; agriculture, health and natural language processing. The Department is headed by Dr. Joyce Nakatumba... - 03/12/2021in ICT, Innovations, Mak@100
WIMEA ICT PROJECT
The project is led by Dr. Julianne Susane Sansa Otim as Principal Investigator. WIMEA-ICT is a combined research and capacity building project funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation... -
Uganda’s Startup Ecosystem has Potential for Growth
By Arthur Musinguzi. Ugandans are positively aggressive and have a determined nature for entrepreneurship. With the right investment and partnership opportunities I strongly believe Ugandans will be able to grow... -
KIIRA Motors Shifts Gears
If KIIRA Motors is just assembling cars, so is Toyota or Ford Motors. Ever since Makerere University College of Engineering, Art and Design students under professor Tickodri built Uganda’s first... - 08/08/2019in National
LANDS MINISTRY GIVING OUT FREE CUSTOMARY LAND TITLES TO UGANDANS.
Download PDF The Lands ministry, working with UN-Habitat and the Global Land Tool Network (GLTN), launched a campaign of surveying and demarcating land for willing landowners at no cost. The... - 05/06/2019in National
Press statement for Heroes Day celebrations 2019
Uganda will on June 9th 2019 celebrate the 30thHeroes’Day anniversary, an annual event to pay tribute to people who exemplified and defended the highest values of patriotism and sacrifice for the wellbeing of the country and its citizens.... - 22/05/2019in Opinion
OPINION: Doing business in Uganda is much easier now
The concept of doing business was founded on the principle that economic activity benefits from clear and coherent rules set out to facilitate the resolution of disputes and provide contractual... -
Uganda Airlines will leverage Uganda’s Strategic Location
On October 30th 1945, armed with £50,000, Charles Lockhart was unveiled as first chairman of East Africa Air Transport Authority (EATA). Among other responsibilities, EATA was charged with the creation of... - 22/05/2019in Opinion
OPINION: Supreme Court Ruling – A Lay Man’s Appreciation
Government authority and legitimacy rest on a network of beliefs about human nature, society and the purpose of government. History shows Speculation on these matters eventually led to a new... - 22/05/2019in ICT
UCC is carrying out its mandate — Gov’t tells media
The government has advised media owners affected by the directive to suspend their staff to seek legal redress arguing that Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is simply carrying out its mandate.... -
Phase four Connectivity to improve reliability & competitiveness of broadband services
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has launched phase four of the National Backbone Infrastructure Connectivity project for West Nile. The ceremony took place today at St. Charles Lwanga Senior Secondary School...
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Incidents Of Chaos In NRM Primaries Are Symptomatic Of A Democracy In Growth
Whenever we see and hear the word “democracy”, we tend to imagine a serene and ideal system of ...
Strengthening Gaming Compliance: National Lotteries and Regulatory Gaming Board Engages Police in Rwizi Region
In a bid to strengthen stakeholder collaboration and bolster regulatory enforcement in Uganda’s...
Uganda has Softened her Investment Landscape
The President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni once said: “If Africans wa...
Uganda’s Liberation Day: Reflecting on 39 Years of Progress and Transformation
On January 26, 2025, Uganda marks 39 years since the National Resistance Army (NRA), under the ...
e-GP is Simplifying Procurement to Reduce the Cost of Doing Business with Government.
The issuance of the new PPDA regulations 2023, and guidelines 2024, by the government of Uganda...
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Uganda’s Steady Progress in ICT is a Key Driver to Socio-Economic Transformation
Uganda’s recent strides in ICT infrastructure development are revolutionary, digitisation and I...
The Power of Media as a Catalyst in Uganda’s War Against Corruption
The battle against corruption requires multifaceted strategies, and the media is a potent ally ...
Uganda and India Collaborate to Establish Africa’s First National Forensic Sciences University
Uganda has in collaboration with the Indian government inaugurated the National Forensic Scienc...
#MAK@100: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
The Department of Artificial Intelligence, commonly referred to as AI, has been focusing on thr...
WIMEA ICT PROJECT
The project is led by Dr. Julianne Susane Sansa Otim as Principal Investigator. WIMEA-ICT is a ...