African Union Forces Meet In Kampala To Strengthen Somalia Stabilisation Mission
Senior officials and delegates from Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) gathered in Kampala yesterday for a high-level preparatory meeting. The session precedes an Extra-Ordinary Summit aimed at evaluating ongoing efforts and setting the strategic direction for long-term peace and stability
Museveni Endorses Creation of Mulanda, Mukuju Districts
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has endorsed the creation of three new districts in a move aimed at resolving the long-standing conflict between the Japadhola and Iteso communities in Tororo. During a meeting held today at State House, Entebbe, the President proposed that Tororo Municipality be elevated to city status and
Museveni Endorses Legal Reform to Support Girls’ Inheritance Rights
President Yoweri Museveni has urged for the expedited reform of outdated and irrational legal practices, particularly in the areas of inheritance and land disputes. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Flavian Zeija as Uganda’s new Deputy Chief Justice at State House Entebbe, Museveni emphasized the need for a justice
AfDB approves $19.85 million grant for crisis response to the most vulnerable in Sudan’s conflict areas
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has recently approved a $19.85 million grant over two years to support a humanitarian and resilience operation in Sudan, with a strong focus on improving livelihoods of vulnerable populations and easing the impact of the ongoing conflict on communities
President Museveni: Pope Francis was a Champion of Peace and Faith
President Yoweri Museveni has expressed his deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, the revered spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, who passed away yesterday at the age of 88 in his residence at the Vatican. According to the Vatican, the Holy Father succumbed to a stroke and heart
Court Orders MTN to Pay Shs 11.1 billion for Breach in SMS Content Deal
The High Court has directed MTN Uganda to pay Shs 11.1 billion to Vas Garage Limited for loss of income sustained over a 29-month contractual period. On July 16, 2013, and December 22, 2014, Vas Garage Limited entered into a contract with MTN Uganda to provide services including content provisioning,
Church of Uganda Mourns the Death of Pope Francis
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has expressed his sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis. Pope Francis, the beloved spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, passed away yesterday at the age of 88 at his residence in Vatican City. According
Coca-Cola Beverages promotes water stewardship with efficiency measures
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has ramped up its efforts to improve water efficiency at its Rwenzori and Namanve plants by introducing innovative measures designed to reduce water usage. Muminu Kirunda, the Manufacturing Development Specialist at CCBU, explains the company’s approach: “Water is essential to life, our beverages and the communities
Papal Succession: Cardinals Zuppi, Burke, Tagle expected to take over from Pope Francis
Pope Francis, the beloved spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 at his residence in Vatican City. According to the Vatican, the Pope died of stroke and heart failure. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Francis made history in 2013 when
Unilever Launches Royco Cube Ku String in Mbale
Building on the momentum of successful launches across Uganda, Unilever Uganda has introduced the Royco Cube Ku String to the Eastern region with a vibrant activation at Bugwere Market in Mbale. This initiative underscores Unilever’s commitment to bringing innovation closer to its consumers and celebrating the vital role they play
