MV PALM LAUNCHED TO ASSIST TRANSPORT NEEDS IN BUVUMA AND BUIKWE
On 27th may 2023, Gen. Kutumba Wamala the Minister for works and transport commissioned MV Palm which will assist with transport needs in Buvuma and Buikwe Districts. The newly commissioned MV Palm is the latest to be added to a fleet of 12 ferries operated by Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) across various water bodies
- Published in Ministry Of Works & Transport
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 of National ID and civil registration services for persons living with disabilities in Uganda. According to the 2014 UBOS census, at least 12.4% of Uganda’s
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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 local person understand or know what government is doing. In the recent fact finding and assessment exercise by a team from The Government Citizen Interaction
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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 poised to make significant progress towards these goals. One of the key areas of focus for Uganda’s energy sector is expanding access to electricity. According
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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 Nakadama officiated at the ceremony on behalf of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, while Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyan Jaishankar represented the Indian Prime Minister
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STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY A GAME CHANGER
STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY A GAME CHANGER Railway transport is the second most important mode of transport after road and is critical for long-distance freight along the main transport corridors. Based on our history, Railway transport was at one time one of the major transport means for whoever wanted to travel between Uganda and Kenya and
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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 impede Uganda from fully harnessing its industrial and export potential. PACEID also plays a coordination role between Ugandan exporters, producers, government institutions, international markets, and
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 no longer makes sense? The answer is Digitalisation. I have come across a number of cases publicly reported to Police through social media platforms. This
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Uganda Introduces Polycarbonate E-Passports: Enhanced Security and Durability for Travellers
In my opinion, the decision by the Republic of Uganda to upgrade its paper-based EAC e-passport to a polycarbonate version is a welcome move. The upgrade not only enhances security features but also conforms to the standard requirements recommended by EAC and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), thereby minimizing the chances of damage to the
- Published in Justice, Law and Order, Ministry of Internal Affairs
The Presidency Magazine – February 2023
In the month of February, President Museveni had diplomatic engagements, receiving credentials from the newly posted Ambassadors and Heads of Missions. The President received credentials from the Envoys of South Sudan, France, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Equatorial Guinea, and the Saharawi Republic.
- Published in Newsletter, Publications, The Presidency