Ministers of Foreign and East African Community (EAC) Affairs have convened in Zanzibar to discuss on crucial issues impeding the integration process within the partner states. The three-day retreat, scheduled from the 6th to the 8th of July 2024, is aimed at fostering cooperation among the Partner States to address existing challenges and promote greater…
Gibson Wabuyu, also known as Gravity Omuttujju, is preparing to release a new song titled “Doze.” Photos and short videos from the upcoming release have been circulating on social media, causing concern for the Uganda Media Association. In response, the association has held a press conference to address the public regarding the potential misconceptions created…
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has launched Direct Routing Operations (DRO) within the Entebbe Flight Information Region, marking a significant step forward for Uganda’s aviation sector. This strategic move aims to support Uganda’s economy and environmental protection efforts by reducing airlines’ operational costs and minimizing carbon emissions from fuel and burns. Utilizing advanced Meteorological databases,…
His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has created the State House Revenue Intelligence and Strategy Operations Unit to oversee the operations of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). Earlier this year, several URA employees were detained on charges of corruption. Among the accused were Caroline Naggoli and Benedict, who were alleged to have solicited a bribe of…
The National Environment Management Authority has implemented its warning to individuals encroaching on wetlands. Karim Ray and Eric Avunalo were detained at Luzira Prisons on July 4, 2024, subsequent to admitting guilt for breaching the conditions outlined in the Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) regulations, in the presence of the Chief Magistrate of Standards…
Government has guaranteed the impossibility of replicating the registration plates, thanks to the thorough security protocols they undergo. Winston Katushabe, the Commissioner of Transport Regulation and Safety, during a press briefing on June 4, 2024 detailed the three complex system processes – the booking system, verification system, and stop control system. These processes enable the…
Instead of being charged 720,000 Ugandan shillings per connection, the Ministry of Energy has provided an opportunity for domestic users free electricity connections. However, users are strongly advised to assume full responsibility and engage professional electricians during the connection.”We are committed to ensuring universal access to clean energy by 2030, leaving no one behind,” stated…
Financial institutions such as Microfinance Organizations and Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs), among others, have been cautioned and instructed to cease the practice of requesting Identity documents like Passports, National Identity cards, and Warrant cards as collateral security. The Minister for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has made…
The Ministry of Health has responded to the pleas of unemployed healthcare workers by recruiting 1144 individuals out of the 7000 who submitted applications online. During a press conference at the Uganda Media Center on June 25, Dr. Pius Okong, Chairman of the Health Service Commission, advised unemployed healthcare workers to be cautious of misleading…
In anticipation of the Inter-religious Family Festival 2024, the Inter-religious Council of Uganda, in partnership with the Global Peace Foundation and the Ugandan government, is set to celebrate the revitalization of family values and traditions for a harmonious society. During a press briefing at the Uganda Media Center on June 25, 2024.Dr. Joseph Sserwada, the…
