Government Tightens Marine Transport Safety on Major Lakes
The Ministry of Works and Transport has actualized its dream of marine safety and security in Uganda’s major water bodies, with the arrival of nine new Search and Rescue Boats.…
Is Northern Uganda Leaving West Nile Behind?
For decades, West Nile has been lumped under Northern Uganda, a classification that, on paper, suggests unity. But in reality, many in the sub-region feel like an afterthought in the…
Uganda Identifies 42 Important Plant Areas for Conservation
Uganda, despite covering only 2% of the world’s land area, is home to an incredibly diverse range of plant species that play a vital role in food security, medicine, water…
WHY THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS IS HOSTING A FAMILIARIZATION TRIP FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH MEDIA INFLUENCERS
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Uganda’s Embassy in France, is hosting a familiarization trip for top media influencers from France and…
How Makerere University’s AI and Data Science Centre Will Benefit Africa’s Tech Development
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and Africa is poised to harness its potential for economic growth, healthcare, agriculture, and innovation. However, despite AI’s global advancements, Africa remains underrepresented…
Why Many Umeme Officials Won’t Retain Their Jobs Amidst the UEDCL Takeover
As Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) prepares to take over electricity distribution from Umeme Limited on April 1, 2025, many Umeme officials are set to lose their jobs. The…
Government Realises Bigger February Fiscal Deficit than Target
The Government made a fiscal deficit of 1.017 trillion Shillings in the month of May following a realization of less revenues than planned. A fiscal deficit happens when government operations…
End of UMEME Contract: Causes and Expectations
The end of the Umeme Ltd electricity distribution concession, the refusal by the government to renew it and the decision to have a state company take over have drawn public…
Uganda Airlines Nears Launch of Direct Entebbe-London Flights
Uganda Airlines is preparing to launch direct flights from Entebbe to London. Officials from the British High Commission have met with Ugandan Aviation authorities to assess the progress of the…
Gen. Katumba Launches Safe Steps Phase 3 to Train 6,000 Community Responders
Minister for Works and Transport Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala has launched Safe Steps Phase 3, an initiative to train 6,000 community responders in road safety and first aid. The Safe…