Uganda halts new refugee status for Ethiopians, Somalis
By Caroline.N The Government of Uganda has announced that it will no longer grant refugee status to individuals arriving from countries that are not at war, specifically naming Ethiopia and…
National Employers Conference 2025 Rallies Stakeholders to Boost Job Creation and Skills Development
By Diana.N.Kintu The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development on Thursday convened the National Employers Conference (NEC2025) at the Mestil Hotel in Kampala, drawing together employers, policymakers, innovators, labour…
Uganda Embraces Geo-Spatial Technology to Tackle Deforestation, Boost Agriculture and Improve Revenue
By Diana.N.Kintu Uganda has joined the rest of the world in commemorating Geo-spatial Information Systems (GIS) Day, a global event that celebrates the power of location-based technology in addressing national…
Museveni Commends Rukiga Residents for Leading Wetland Conservation
By Caroline.N President Yoweri Museveni has praised the people of Rukiga District for their exemplary efforts in conserving wetlands, describing their initiatives as a model for the entire country. Speaking…
Defence Minister Oboth-Oboth Welcomes New ICRC Regional Head, Pledges Continued Cooperation
By Caroline.N Defence Minister, General Jeje Odongo Oboth-Oboth has officially welcomed the new regional head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Uganda, reaffirming the government’s commitment…
Uganda Showcases Tourism and Coffee Excellence at Warsaw International Travel Fair
By Diana. N. Kintu Uganda has strengthened its presence in the European tourism market after a highly successful showcase at the Warsaw International Tourism and Travel Fair, held from November…
Prostate Cancer Emerges as Uganda’s Leading Killer of Men, Experts Call for Urgent Action
By Diana. N. kintu Uganda’s health experts are raising alarm over the growing burden of prostate cancer among men in the country, urging families, communities, and policymakers to take immediate…
Kigezi Industrial Hub Set to Boost Skills Training and Create 16,000 Jobs
By Caroline. N. The Government of Uganda is set to roll out an ambitious Industrial Hub in the Kigezi sub-region, a project that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni says will support…
Vandalism of Power Lines Triggers Major Blackout and Claims One Life in Mukono District
By Diana N.Kintu Large parts of Mukono District were plunged into darkness yesterday following the collapse of high-voltage electricity transmission towers in what authorities have described as a deliberate act…
Uganda Celebrates World Children’s Day with Focus on Rights, Innovation and Youth Empowerment
By Diana N.Kintu Uganda joined the rest of the world today in marking World Children’s Day with colourful national celebrations dedicated to advancing children’s rights, amplifying young voices, and celebrating…