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 life skills. The Presidential Initiative for Skilling the Girl/Boy Child, hosted within the prison’s confines, has seen the successful training of 800 students in various
- Published in Open Government, Opinion
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 rigorous vocational training. The Nakulabye Skilling Center, located at the heart of the community, has become a beacon of hope and empowerment for young individuals
- Published in Opinion, Publications
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 for the continent and even better for Uganda because, according to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), titled, “World
- Published in Opinion
THE INSPIRING JOURNEY OF SKILLING CENTERS TRANSFORMING LIVES
Last week, we embarked on a journey of inspiration as we visited several skilling centers under the Presidential Initiative for Skilling the Girl/Boy Child in Kampala. This initiative, which began in 2017 with a focus on girls and expanded to include boys in 2019, is making a tangible impact on the lives of Uganda’s youth.
- Published in Open Government, Publications
Visiting Semuliki National Game Park
Semuliki National Game Park (Sempaya Hot Springs) is one of the 20 national game parks in Uganda found in Budibugyo District and can be reached using two routes: Route 1 from Kampala-Fort portal via Masaka, Mbarara, and Kasese, which is 465 km and takes 7-8 hours, and Route 2 from Kampala-Fort portal via Mubende, which
- Published in Tourism
Successful Mosquito Nets Distribution Reduces Malaria Cases in Rwampara District, Uganda
Rwampara District, Uganda – In a promising turn of events, the Government of Uganda’s proactive efforts to combat malaria through distributing long-lasting mosquito nets have yielded significant results in Rwampara District. According to local health officials and community members, the impact of this initiative is indisputable. Over the past several months, the Government has been
- Published in Health, Ministry of Health
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 industrial park. This moment also witnessed the launch of comprehensive infrastructure development works for the Mbale Industrial Park, a venture poised to reshape Uganda’s industrial
- Published in Finance
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 importance unfolded as the Investment Minister, Hon. Evelyn Anite, and UIA’s Board Chairman, Morrison Rwakakamba, handed over a coveted Investment License to BAR Aviation Uganda.
- Published in Finance
UGANDA AIRLINES TO LAUNCH DIRECT FLIGHTS TO INDIA.
On 18th August 2023, Uganda Airlines together with Grant Thorton announced the launch of a direct flight to Mumbai-India starting September 2023 to the Indian Community at that was hosted at Uganda Airlines for a breakfast treat in readiness of the milestone. Jennifer Bamuturaki CEO Uganda Airlines while in the breakfast meeting noted that After
- Published in Ministry Of Works & Transport
DR JANE GOODALL TO GRACE NGAMBA ISLAND CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY SILVER JUBILEE
Internationally renowned primatologist, ethologist, conservationist and activist founder of the Jane Goodall Institute will arrive in Uganda on 20th August 2023 to take part in celebrations marking 25 years of Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. While in Uganda, Dr Jane Goodall will hold talks with the patron of Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, First Lady Hon. Janet
- Published in Tourism