Col. Nakalema Meets Mining Sector Stakeholders to Shape Future of Uganda’s Mineral Wealth

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has called upon stakeholders in Uganda’s mining sector to protect and promote the sector in order to present a significant opportunity for driving the country’s economic …

Uganda turns to solar refrigerators to keep vaccines cool

The government yesterday dispatched 776 pieces of equipment comprising 556 solar direct drive refrigerators and 220 electric refrigerators to districts to ensure safe storage of vaccines in rural health facilities. This initiative, the Health Ministry and …

DRC President H.E Felix Tshisekedi Pays Working Visit to Uganda

At the invitation of His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, His Excellency Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) paid a working visit to the Republic of Uganda on 30th October, 2024. His …

Curbing Late-Stage Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Innovative Mobile Diagnostic Kit Aims to Improve Early Detection in Uganda 

An international team of imaging, engineering and cancer experts is developing a novel mobile breast cancer diagnostic kit to improve early diagnosis in low- and middle-income countries — such as Uganda, where systemic delays lead to an advanced stage …

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‘I can’t stop now’: Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law forces climate activist into exile – video

Climate activist Nyombi Morris became outspoken about LGBTQ+ rights after his sister was outed as a lesbian and expelled from school. Last year, Uganda passed a new law that imposes up to 20 years in prison for 'recruitment, promotion and funding' …

Uganda, Bahrain clash in decisive showdown at Jinja Oval

JINJA. The scenic Jinja Oval braces for a fiery showdown today as Uganda hosts Bahrain in a decisive 50-over duel. Locked at 1-1 in the series, both sides are out to stamp their authority in this first-ever Tour of Uganda by Bahrain, promising a thrilling …

Uganda shilling strengthens against dollar - BoU

Bank of Uganda has said in its monetary policy report of October 2024, which it released on Monday that in the three months to September 2024, the shilling appreciated by 1.9 percent, which indicates that Uganda’s domestic financial market has continued to …

Uganda's coffee industry: Understanding the origins of UCDA

In 1986 when the National Resistance Movement captured the apparatus of government, coffee was by far the most important export product of Uganda.  Coffee had enjoyed this supremacy since the 1950s when it overtook cotton as the most important “cash crop” …

Indians in Uganda urged to promote Hindi language, culture

Indians living in Uganda have been encouraged to connect with their cultural roots by promoting the Hindi language among their children. During a recent debate organised by the Indian High Commission, North Indian Cultural Association, and DPS schools in …