African Lawmakers Push Three Zeros Agenda At 153rd Ipu Assembly
Nile Post
The African Union's Three Zeros agenda has taken centre stage on the margins of the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, with African lawmakers urged… Read more »
Mountain Gorilla Population Rises to 1,063 Amid Calls to End Illegal Tracking
Nile Post
The population of mountain gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 1,063, up from about 300 in 1990, conservation officials have announced. Read more »
African Defence Chiefs Meet in Kampala to Strengthen Cooperation On Non-Combat Operations
Shabelle
The conference brought together military chiefs and senior officers from several African countries, as well as representatives of the African Union and regional organisations. Read more »
Museveni Urges African Defence Chiefs to Link Security With Development
UG Diplomat
President Yoweri Museveni has called on African defence leaders to recognise the close link between national security, economic strength and political cohesion. Read more »
Warfare - General Okiding Calls for Enhanced Intelligence-Led Operations
Independent (Kampala)
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has called for stronger intelligence-led, coordinated and proactive approaches… Read more »
Tayebwa Urges MPs to Prioritise Climate Action, Disaster Prevention
Nile Post
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged Members of Parliament to use their legislative, budgeting, oversight and representation roles to help Uganda prevent… Read more »
Govt Renews Push to End Child Labour As 6.2 Million Children Remain Affected
Nile Post
The government has renewed its call for urgent action to eliminate child labour, slavery and trafficking in Uganda, with officials urging stronger coordination and practical… Read more »
Museveni to Preside Over Scaled-Down Independence Day At State House
Nile Post
Uganda will mark 64 years of independence on Friday with a scaled-down, largely virtual ceremony at State House, Entebbe, where President Yoweri Museveni is expected to preside. Read more »
Health Ministry Mobilises Faith Leaders to Help Reduce Maternal Deaths
Nile Post
The Ministry of Health has called on religious and cultural leaders to use their influence in communities to encourage pregnant women to attend antenatal care and deliver at… Read more »
Museveni Meets Nigerian Investor Over Cement Plant, Minerals Investments
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met with Nigerian investor Dr. Abbas A. Waziri, Group Chairman of Resident Group PLC, at State House Entebbe for discussions on investment… Read more »
Govt Attributes Fuel Prices to Global Costs, Taxes, Shilling Depreciation
Independent (Kampala)
Government has attributed the rise in fuel pump prices to a combination of international petroleum prices, taxation, exchange-rate movements or depreciation of the Uganda Shilling,… Read more »
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania Push for Community-Led Climate Adaptation
Nile Post
Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are pushing for a new approach to climate adaptation that places communities at the centre of decision-making, financing and implementation as the region… Read more »
Kitagwenda Mobile Court Hears 17 Cases As Leaders Demand Permanent Court
Nile Post
At least 17 cases, including 10 involving domestic violence, have been heard during a three-day mobile court session in Kitagwenda District, with local leaders calling for a… Read more »
Uganda Targets Stronger Kenya Tourism Links As Visitor Numbers Rise
Capital FM
Uganda is seeking to deepen tourism ties with Kenya as both countries look to increase cross-border travel and attract more international visitors to the region. Read more »
Shs22.7bn Linked to Corruption Cases As Museveni's 'Expose the Corrupt' Campaign Gains Momentum
Nile Post
President Museveni's directive to intensify the fight against corruption and strengthen accountability in government programmes is gaining momentum, with at least Shs22.7 billion… Read more »
