Examination Boards Dissolved in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Restructure \ 1733894890
National Gov’t to extend high-speed internet to all sub-counties Baryomunsi made this revelation as he presented a statement on the two projects under the ministry aimed at increasing internet connectivity through construction of optical fiber cables and accelerating electronic systems in government entities. Story by Howwe \ 1732733299
National Deputy Kampala Lord Mayor’s Brother Shot Dead in Robbery Deputy Kampala Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura’s brother, Tugume Albert Cook, was fatally shot during an aggravated robbery at his mobile money shop in Ntinda on Thursday evening. Story by Howwe \ 1732260685
National Accountability committees flag queries in meet with Auditor General The Public Accounts Committees (PAC) have flagged concerns over discrepancies and omissions in financial reporting by the Auditor General of various entities. Story by Howwe \ 1732216906
National Increase public education on the Constitution - Thomas Tayebwa The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has made a call to government and civil society to increase public education on the Constitution. Story by Howwe \ 1731913006
National Tayebwa urges accountants to champion integrity The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has called on Uganda’s accounting professionals to lead the charge against corruption by upholding integrity and transparency in their financial practices. Story by Howwe \ 1731525522
National Uganda’s Second International Airport nears completion This airport is a vital infrastructure project set to greatly boost Uganda’s emerging petroleum industry, as well as tourism and agriculture. Story by Howwe \ 1731349205
National No more UNRA, Road agencies return to Ministry of Works The Uganda National Roads Authority and the Uganda Road Fund have been dissolved and their functions returned to the Ministry of Works and Transport. Story by Howwe \ 1730965704
National Finance Ministry absorbs three agencies Three government agencies, the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA), the Privatisation Unit and the Non-Performing Assets Recovery Trust have been sent back to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. Story by Howwe \ 1730965436
National Coffee Bill passed seeing UCDA back in mother ministry Parliament of Uganda has passed the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024 integrating the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) into the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). Story by Howwe \ 1730965250
National We Want to Protect Our Lakes - President Museveni Tells Fishing Communities President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has informed the fishing communities that the government aims at protecting Uganda’s lakes for sustainable fish production. Story by Howwe \ 1730916429
National President Museveni Meets US Special Envoy for Sudan The envoy was accompanied by the US Ambassador to Uganda, H.E William W. Popp. Story by Howwe \ 1730745214
National Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and IOC’s William Blick Discuss Youth Sports and Development Initiatives in Uganda Mr. Blick, who has been an IOC member since 2018, is only the second Ugandan, following Maj. Gen. Francis Nyangweso, to hold this position within the IOC. Story by Howwe \ 1730316819