CNOOC Program: High-Yield Rice Harvest Boosts Food Security in Kikuube
CNOOC Uganda Limited has harvested its first high-yielding WDR-73 rice variety under its Innovative Livelihood Restoration Program for Crop Production. The harvest, which commenced today in Kikuube District, represents a significant milestone in enhancing food security and restoring the livelihoods of Project Affected Persons and host communities in the Kingfisher Development
“He Has Signed Off Duty” – DIGP Ocaya Mourns AIGP Katalatambi
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), James Ocaya, has paid tribute to the late Director of Human Rights and Legal Services, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Charles Katalatambi, describing him as a man who lived by professionalism, integrity, and selfless service. Ocaya made the remarks during a church
Police Launch Manhunt for Land Broker Muhammad Kamoga
Police have launched a manhunt for land broker Hajji Muhammad Kamoga of Kamoga Property Consultants following his continued failure to appear before court. The manhunt follows Entebbe Grade One Magistrate Edgar Tibayeita Tusiime’s extension of an arrest warrant against the embattled land broker, after he once again failed to appear
IGG Naluzze: I am ready tackle corruption, revamp the institution
The newly appointed Inspector General of Government (IGG), Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, has urged public servants to brace themselves for what lies ahead. On Tuesday, President Yoweri Museveni appointed Justice Naluzze as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), replacing Beti Olive Namisango Kamya. Kamya has served as the Inspector
Midwives ramp up action against postpartum bleeding
In the relentless, high-pressure maternity ward of Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda’s busiest public birthing centre, a quiet revolution is underway. Amid the beeping of machinery and cries of newborns, there is the well-orchestrated choreography of doctors, nurses and midwives saving mothers’ lives during postpartum haemorrhage. Postpartum haemorrhage, or severe
Col. Mande Returns Home, Says He Was Tortured Before Fleeing into Exile
Colonel Samson Mande, a former bush war fighter, has returned to Uganda after 25 years in exile. He was welcomed back by President Yoweri Museveni during the Independence Day celebrations at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Col. Mande, a key figure in the 1986 liberation struggle and one of the founding members
Uganda Baati Tops Building, Construction and Housing Sector at UMA Trade Fair
Uganda Baati took center stage at this year’s 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, taking home accolades in recognition of its commitment to industrial excellence and sector leadership. Matia Kasaija, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development presented the top honor of Best Sector Exhibitor in Building, Construction & Housing Technology to
DRC Seeks Investors to Unlock 90% of it Untapped Minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeking investment partners to unlock 90% of its mineral resources which remain untapped. Speaking at African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town, Louis Watum Kabamba, DRC Minister of Mines, urged industry leaders to partner with the country in driving sustainable mining sector growth.
MTN Breaks Ground on Jinja City Fountain Refurbishment
MTN Uganda has today celebrated two key urban development milestones in Jinja City: the official launch of a fully branded roundabout and the groundbreaking for the refurbishment of the City Fountain located at the Mayor’s Gardens. These initiatives fulfill commitments previously made to the city by MTN Uganda. The projects
Africa’s Agrifood Systems will be Transformed by the Leadership, Resilience and Vision of Young People
By Alli Faiza Across Africa, young women and men are tilling soil with one hand and carrying other responsibilities on the other hand. In local markets, some are turning baskets of produce into budding agribusinesses that feed families and spark local economies. These young farmers rooted in their fields and
