Dr. Bolingo Appointed Professor at Apostolic Impact Christian University to Lead in Mindset Change and empowerment
Last week, Dr. John Bolingo Ntahira was appointed as a professor at Apostolic Impact Christian University, an institution affiliated with International Kingdom University, USA. Apostolic Impact Christian University, accredited in the Republic of Sierra Leone, has a global presence, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, along with diploma programs in
Speaker Tayebwa Moves to Promote Trade Between the EU, Caribbean and Pacific States
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has pledged to promote trade between the European Union (EU) and the Caribbean and Pacific States. Tayebwa made this commitment shortly after being elected President of the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly. He expressed gratitude to the delegates
Uganda deploys the National Emergency Medical Team to support Ebola response
Ministry of Health (MOH), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners deployed the national Emergency Medical Team (nEMT) to the ongoing Sudan Virus Disease (SVD) response. On 30 January 2025, MOH declared an outbreak of SVD in the country after a 35-year-old Ugandan male who worked as
IMF calls for review of Uganda’s anti-money laundering and financing of terrorism frameworks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for a review of the legal ambiguities and deficiencies within Uganda’s Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework. The IMF said barely a year after the delisting of Uganda off the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Grey List. In February
IGAD Supports Uganda in Advancing Participatory Land Use Planning in Karamoja
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with Uganda’s Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, and with financial support from the Embassy of Sweden in Addis Ababa, has successfully facilitated a participatory physical land use planning process in Kacheri Sub-County and Kacheri Town Council, Kotido District, Karamoja Region.
UN Deputy Representative Commends UPDF Troops in Somalia for Strengthening Confidence and National Reputation
UN Deputy Representative Commends UPDF Troops in Somalia for Strengthening Confidence and National Reputation The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, Raisedon Zenenga, has praised the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU X) in Somalia for their professionalism
Col. Deo Akiiki appointed military assistant to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba
Col. Deo Akiiki has been appointed as the Military Assistant to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. His appointment takes immediate effect. Muhoozi is the chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda, a pressure group lobbying for his presidency. Previously serving as the Deputy Director of Defence
Parliamentary Press Body Calls for Investigation into Brutal Attack on Top TV Journalist
The Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA) has condemned the brutal attack on Top TV journalist Miracle Ibra. The journalist was assaulted while covering the conclusion of candidate nominations ahead of the Kawempe North by-election. Miracle Ibra was reporting on the nomination of National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi
AfDB, Pandemic Fund sign agreement to leverage resources for pandemic preparedness
The African Development Bank Group [AfDB] has signed an agreement to become an implementing entity of the Pandemic Fund. This enables the Bank to coordinate financing of the Fund’s approved projects in Africa, as well as to participate in a call for proposals for financing investments scheduled to launch next
Stanbic Bank donates Solar-Powered Bags to school going Children in Okere City
Okere City in Otuke District, North Eastern Uganda, is home to several hundred young girls and boys who face a major challenge that hinders their educational aspirations. Ageno Rwot Flavia, a 13-year-old primary six pupil at Okere Community School, has ambitions to become a pilot, but studying is difficult when
