Among urges govt to popularize the Succession Act
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has asked the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Peace Mutuuzo to popularise the Succession (Amendment) Act 2022, saying it has the…
Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre Merges with Uganda Wildlife Authority
The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) has officially merged with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), marking a major step in streamlining operations within the country’s wildlife sector. This strategic…
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Okoth Ogola dead at 85.
Boniface Eron Okoth Ogola, former Inspector General of Police, has passed away at the age of 85, marking the end of a remarkable life dedicated to public service, cultural pride,…
Hoima City Stadium Construction Accelerates Ahead of 2027 AFCON
The Construction of Uganda’s second national stadium in Hoima City is surging ahead of schedule, with Turkish firm SUMMA leading the $129 million project that promises to transform the region’s…
Uganda Breaks Ground on €13.1M ORIO Hydro Project
Uganda has launched the construction of the ORIO mini hydropower project, an initiative expected to expand electricity access to rural communities in Western Uganda. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Energy…
OVER 4000 PUBLIC SERVANTS REMOVED FROM THE GOVERNMENT PAYROLL
The Ministry of Public Service has deactivated 4,149 employees across various ministries, entities and local governments from the government payroll. The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Public Service Catherine Bitarakwate, in…
Ministry of Water and Environment Hands Over Nine Sanitation Facilities to Koboko Municipality
Koboko Municipality is set to benefit from a major public health improvement following the handover of nine newly built sanitation facilities by the Ministry of Water and Environment. Officially transferred…
UEDCL Granted Power Distribution License to Replace Umeme
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL) has officially secured the power distribution license to take over from Umeme Ltd, with the transition set for April 1, 2025. The move follows…
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…