Museveni Backs 700,000-Barrel Lamu Refinery, Calls for More Regional Refineries

He reiterated Uganda’s commitment to constructing its own refinery to process crude oil for domestic consumption and supply markets in the interior of Africa. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has welcomed plans to establish a 700,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, saying more refineries are needed across East Africa to promote industrialisation, create jobs and ensure […]

Gen Z Celebrates Museveni at 82, Embraces Call for Wealth Creation and Skilling

Israel Kyarisiima, the National Chairperson of Gen Z, called on young Ugandans to take responsibility for shaping their future rather than merely demanding better opportunities. Generation Z (Gen Z) youth on Saturday celebrated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s 82nd birthday at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, embracing messages on patriotism, wealth creation, skilling, value addition and […]

Museveni Names Uganda’s Crude Oil ‘Pearl Sweet’ as First Oil Nears

According to Energy and Mineral Development Ministry Permanent Secretary Eng. Pauline Irene Batebe, the Kingfisher project is about 80 per cent complete, while first-oil readiness stands at 98 per cent, with commissioning tests underway. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially named Uganda’s crude oil “Pearl Sweet Petroleum” as the country moves closer to its long-awaited […]

Museveni Orders Immediate Release of Shs45 Billion for Karamoja Hunger Relief

Speaking after the meeting, Nabbanja said President Museveni had instructed the Ministry of Finance to urgently release the funds to facilitate the procurement and distribution of relief food to affected communities. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Ministry of Finance to immediately release sh45bn to provide emergency food relief to thousands of people affected […]

Museveni Appoints Haruna Kasolo Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Amid Ayebare Vetting Setback

Kasolo was appointed and sworn in as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs just over a month ago. His latest appointment places him at the helm of Uganda’s diplomatic affairs on an interim basis as uncertainty continues over the substantive ministerial position. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed State Minister for Foreign Affairs Haruna Kyeyune […]

Museveni Demands Accountability for Sh231bn Meant for Bush War Veterans

While emphasizing the need for accountability, President Museveni commended veterans for their role in the liberation struggle that brought the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to power in 1986. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed leaders of veterans’ associations to account for sh231bn that was disbursed over the years to support wealth creation initiatives among veterans […]

Semujju’s Criticism of Dr Sudhir Must Be Balanced and Fact-Based

While Hon. Semujju listed several properties owned by Dr Sudhir that are occupied by government agencies, he did not indicate whether any laws had been violated in the process. Witchcraft Claims Deepen Political Rift Among NUP Leaders in Mukono Municipality I commend Hon. Ibrahim Semujju Nganda, the former Member of Parliament for Kira Municipality, for […]

Winnie Byanyima to Museveni: Our Young People Need Jobs, Not Mockery

The Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Winnie Byanyima writes to Yoweri Museveni Tibuhaburwa about his recent remarks concerning jobless young people and those moving to Gulf desert (countries) especially Dubai while leaving ” his Paradise” looking for jobs. An Open Letter to President Museveni; Our Young People Need Jobs, […]

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