Gov’t Commissions $70M Uganda Heart Institute Hospital Project
Uganda is poised to reshape its healthcare landscape with the launch of the construction of a $70 million hospital under the guidance of the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). Designed to…
President Yoweri Museveni Signs National Sports Bill Following Global Anti-Doping Alert
In a decisive move to align Uganda with international sports standards, President Yoweri Museveni has enacted the National Sports Amendment Bill, 2024. This legislative action comes in response to the…
Janet Warns Private School Owners Against Poaching Government Teachers
The Minister of Education and Sports, Ms. Janet Kataaha Museveni, has issued a stern warning to private school proprietors in Uganda, urging them to stop recruiting government-employed teachers, citing the…
President Museveni Launches Construction of Akii- Bua Olympic Stadium
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, with the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports. Janet Museveni, officially launched the construction of the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium, a long-awaited tribute to one…
Government to Introduce Automated Driver Testing System
The government is set to overhaul Uganda’s driver licensing system by introducing an automated process that will span from application to testing. This move is aimed at eliminating unqualified drivers…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni signs an Executive Order aimed at protecting citizenship rights in Uganda.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signed an Executive Order to safeguard the citizenship rights of Ugandans, particularly addressing concerns over the issuance of passports and identification documents. The directive, issued…
Gov’t urged to introduce electronic Identification cards
Legislators have urged the Ministry of Internal Affairs to introduce electronic identification cards (e-IDs) without expiry dates stating that it will reduce costs and eliminate the inconveniences associated with mass…
MPs want telecom CEOs probed over illegal sim cards
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has assigned the House Committee on ICT and National Guidance to carry out an in-depth investigation into the continued illegal practice of telecom companies reassigning…
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI MEETS DELEGATION FROM WHITE HOUSE
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday 17th January, 2025 met a delegation from the White House at State Lodge, Nakasero.The delegation, accompanied by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Anita…
Gov’t urged to crack down illegal online money lenders
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has one month to respond to the citizens’ outcry over the online money lenders said to be harassing people including top government…