Government Gives Laptops to 176 District Communication Officers
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has given laptops to 176 District Communication Officers to improve the flow of government information at the grassroots. The handover took place in Kampala and was led by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Aminah Zawedde. The support targets communication officers in districts, municipalities and cities. Government says the […]
Museveni Urges Unity, Humility Among Divided Busoga NRM Leaders
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in the Busoga sub-region to embrace humility, unity and discipline, warning that internal divisions are slowing service delivery and delaying socio-economic transformation. Speaking to thousands of NRM leaders from across Busoga at Iganga Girls’ Secondary School on Saturday, January 10, 2026, President Museveni […]
UCC Equips Upcountry Libraries to Promote E-Government Services
In a bid to adopt and adjust to the ever emerging technology, UCC, a government agency charged with the sustainable growth and development of modern communications sector in Uganda has equipped upcountry libraries to facilitate e-government services. With the way modern technologies have transformed businesses and social services delivery, government has moved to adopt some […]
Demand Quick Trial, Not Sympathy for Besigye – Says Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has called for a swift trial of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Museveni addressed concerns raised by Ugandans over Besigye’s remand, stressing that those questioning his detention should instead ask why he was arrested. “The answer to that is a quick trial so that facts come […]
Gen Kainerugaba Arrives in Kinshasa, Holds Talks with DRC Counterpart
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) capital, Kinshasa, this afternoon before holding a meeting with his counterpart, Lt Gen Jules Banza Mwilambwe, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC). During the engagement, […]
UPDF Deploys in Kampala, Vows to Ensure Election Security
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commenced patrols within the capital city, a move officially described as a routine security measure to guarantee public safety ahead of the upcoming general elections. The deployment was confirmed in a statement issued by the Acting UPDF spokesperson Col Chris Magezi. The statement sought to reassure the public, […]
Museveni to Guild Presidents: Use Your Networks to Mobilize for Peace and Progress, Not Violence
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged university student leaders to champion wealth creation, ideological clarity and peaceful leadership, saying young leaders must understand society’s problems and offer solutions rather than embrace dependency. The President met leaders of the Inter-University Guild Leaders Network at State Lodge, Nakasero, where he challenged them to ground their leadership in […]
Kagame Sends Youngest Son to Military Academy in Sandhurst
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has sent one of his youngest sons Brian Kagame to a military academy in Sandhurst. The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) is one of the most prestigious military academies in the UK where all officers in the British Army are trained. Apparently, Ian Kagame has been enrolled to Royal Military Academy […]
Museveni in Lira: Protect the Peace to Drive Household Wealth, Cattle Restocking
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday told supporters in Lira City that peace remains the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) greatest contribution to Uganda and the foundation upon which all development rests. Addressing a large crowd at his second campaign rally of the day, President Museveni who is also the NRM party flagbearer warned against any […]
Govt to Resume Issuance of Licenses to Labor Export Companies after Strengthening Sector Regulation
The Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development announced it will resume licensing of new labor export companies starting February 1. This comes after the suspension of licensing new companies in April 2019 to address challenges in the labor externalization program. In the past three years, the government has introduced a number of initiatives to […]