November 19, 2024

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has announced plans to relocate thousands of residents from seven villages in Kidera Sub-county, Buyende District, to pave the way for Uganda’s first nuclear power plant. Spanning 30 square kilometres, the facility is projected to generate 8,400 megawatts of electricity, marking a significant milestone in Uganda’s energy […]

Dr Henry Kyobe, a distinguished medical officer in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has been promoted to the rank of full Colonel by the Commander-in-Chief. The promotion highlights his exceptional service and contributions, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was widely celebrated, with Col Deo Akiiki, the UPDF deputy spokesperson, expressing his congratulations

Ugandans traveling to East African Community (EAC) member states with expired National IDs are facing challenges at border points, despite assurances from the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) that such IDs remain valid for local use. Travelers are now being advised to use alternative documents, such as passports, certificates of identity, or temporary movement

President  Museveni on Monday commenced his wealth creation mobilisation tour in Serere District with a visit to Joseph Ijala, a successful model farmer who earns approximately shs00 million net a year from his two-acre farm. The visit is part of Museveni’s broader efforts to promote agricultural development and poverty alleviation in the Teso sub-region. During

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit has summoned four Ibanda Municipality officials and the former Town Clerk of Ibanda Municipality, Fernard Mukuru Katunda, over allegations of corruption and embezzlement of public funds. The officials under scrutiny include Chris Birungi, the Principal Treasurer; Robert Tumwesigye, the Environment Officer; Christopher Kato, the Senior Procurement Officer (SPO); and William

In a landmark moment for Uganda’s healthcare and education sectors, the Busoga Consortium has secured a groundbreaking medical partnership between Shenyang Medical University in China and Jinja School of Nursing in Jinja City, Uganda. This cooperation agreement was signed by Director General of the Busoga Consortium, Mr. Mula Anthony, on behalf of the Government of

President Museveni has called on ministries and local governments to enhance nutrition sensitisation campaigns, citing that non-communicable diseases contribute to 7% of annual deaths in Uganda. He made the remarks during a meeting with Dr Sania Nishtar, the CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to discuss challenges and strategies for improving child immunisation in the