Gen. Muhoozi Promotes Three UPDF Officers to Acting Major General
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has promoted three Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers to the rank of Acting Major General. The promotions were confirmed by Major General Felix Kulayigye, the Director of Defence Public Information at the Ministry
Network International and Airtel advance their strategic rollout plan in key markets
Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), in partnership with Airtel Money, the dedicated mobile money platform for Airtel Africa, has begun the rollout of digital payment solutions across key African markets, starting with Uganda. More activations are scheduled for the rest
TotalEnergies’ Mike Sangster to Headline Invest in African Energy Forum
Mike Sangster, Senior Vice President for Africa at TotalEnergies, will deliver a keynote address at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris this May. Sangster will also participate in an exclusive fireside chat, offering critical insights into the company’s vision for Africa’s energy future, its ongoing projects and
Museveni commissions Kampala Flyover project
President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned the first phase of $ 81 million Kampala Flyover project which aims at alleviating traffic congestion through road upgrades, flyover and underpass construction, and intersection improvements. The project, funded by the Government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is designed to enhance
Deputy Governor Prof. Nuwagaba assumes office following Museveni’s Clearance
The newly appointed Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, has assumed office following President Yoweri Museveni’s clearance. Nuwagaba assumed office on Monday following his appointment and subsequent vetting. A source said several groups of people petitioned president Yoweri Museveni over his qualifications. They claimed that the
CAF Approves Hamz Stadium to Host Major Continental Tournaments
Hamz Stadium Nakivubo has received approval from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host major continental tournaments, marking a significant milestone for Uganda’s football landscape, Hamis Kiggundu has confirmed. According to Kiggundu, this achievement enhances Uganda’s growing presence in African football and underscores the country’s commitment to developing world-class
Museveni Appoints Justice Singiza as Chairperson of Judicial Service Commission
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed High Court Judge Dr. Douglas Singiza as the new Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), according to a communication sent to the Speaker of Parliament. Justice Singiza replaces Justice Benjamin Isingoma Kabiito, whose tenure ended on January 21. Meanwhile, Justice Rosette Comfort Kania has
EC, Police Meet Over Violence in Kawempe By-Election Campaigns
The Electoral Commission (EC), led by Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, has met with senior leadership of the Uganda Police Force, headed by Director of Operations AIGP Frank Mwesigwa, to address the ongoing clampdown on opposition campaigns in the Kawempe by-election. Over the weekend, political campaigns for the Kawempe North
Over 70 Young People Graduate from Peer Educators Academy
Over 70 young people have graduated from Reach A Hand Uganda’s (RAHU) Peer Educators Academy in Lungujja after successfully completing their year of service. This marks an 82.5% increase in the number of graduates, with 73 young people completing the program compared to 40 last year. The cohort included a
Archbishop Kaziimba visits Besigye at Luzira Prison
The Uganda Inter-Religious Council, led by Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba, has visited former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, at Luzira Prison. This revelation was made by Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife of Dr. Besigye. “At Luzira Prison, I was pleasantly surprised
