Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho, commonly known as Gen. Salim Saleh, has written to Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba requesting a briefing on the detention and prosecution of opposition leaders Dr. Kizza Besigye and Erias Lukwago.Saleh, who serves
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday welcomed plans by investors from Qatar to partner with Uganda in key sectors, including food processing, energy, logistics and manufacturing, saying such collaborations are critical for transforming Africa’s resources
The government has intensified efforts to stop the destruction of forests for coffee cultivation, warning that the practice threatens environmental conservation and Uganda’s lucrative coffee export market.The renewed campaign follows increasing cases of
Religious leaders, local authorities and residents of Ntungamo District gathered at the District Hall for a special prayer breakfast to mark the 78th birthday of First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Kataaha Museveni.The early morning even
Janet Museveni, ESC chairperson Prof Rev Luboga and secretary Dr Asuman Lukwago. Courtesy PhotoThe Ministry of Education and Sports, through The Education Service Commission (ESC), has summoned up to 30 teachers teachers and non-teaching staff fro
Bank of Uganda data shows the local currency briefly strengthened further to about Shs3,646 per dollar earlier this week before surrendering some gains as demand for foreign currency resurfaced.KAMPALA: Uganda’s shilling has staged
Mr Tanna said the Ministry of Trade is finalising several policy reforms to strengthen the MSME ecosystem, including the revision of the MSMEs Policy (2015), the Startup Development Policy, which is expected to be submitted to Cabinet soon, and the Business Deve
Uganda has set a target of increasing annual coffee production to 20 million 60-kilogram bags, while simultaneously promoting value addition, specialty coffee production and brand positioning in premium global markets.Brussels, Belgium: Ug
Uganda is investing heavily in transport, oil, aviation, and energy infrastructure to support long-term industrial growth.Mega projects like EACOP, SGR, and oil fields are central to future export earnings and regional trade dominance.Urba
public speeches, President Museveni likes using statistics to persuade and sway even sceptics about the economic dividends of accelerated investments in infrastructure. Whether it is railways, roads or hydro-dams, Mr Museveni specifies an expected drop in haulage costs, the internal rate of retu
