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 […]
In his maiden address as Omukama, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I welcomed the people of Tooro and paid tribute to his predecessor, the late King Oyo. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday presided over the coronation of His Royal Highness Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I as the 15th Omukama of Tooro, ushering in a new chapter for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“The family and myself thank God for having given us Maama, kept her safe in the years of orphanhood and prospering her in the subsequent years up to today,” Museveni said. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed that First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Kataaha Museveni survived what he described as a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
