President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hinted at possible significant reforms in Uganda’s labour sector. He said the government is preparing to engage more deeply on key issues, including the establishment of a minimum wage, the phasing out of casual labour, and stricter regulation of employment agencies. The President made the remarks today during this year’s International Labour Day (ILD) celebrations at Nakaale Grounds, Nakapiripirit District. The event ran under the theme: “Consolidating on the Gains of the Parish Development Model (PDM) for Increased Productivity and Inclusive Job Creation”. President Museveni informed workers that the Cabinet would revisit these matters in…
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In a remarkable milestone for Uganda’s scientific and technological advancement, a group of 20 young engineers has returned home after completing a prestigious two-year Master’s program in Malaysia. Their journey, supported under the Presidential Initiative on Science Development, symbolizes a bold step toward building a skilled, innovation-driven workforce capable of transforming Uganda into a modern, knowledge-based economy. A cohort of 20 Ugandan young engineers has triumphantly returned home after completing an intensive two-year Master’s program in Malaysia, marking a pivotal step in Uganda’s journey towards technological transformation. The team, supported under the Presidential Initiative on Science Development, touched down at…
At a pivotal juncture in Uganda’s developmental trajectory, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni recently convened with the Education Policy Review Commission, led by Col. (Rtd) Nuwe Amanya Mushega, at State House Entebbe. The meeting, which underscored Uganda’s resolve to overhaul its entrenched and outdated education framework, marks a significant shift from a colonial relic to a vision anchored in competence, productivity, and national relevance. The Commission’s proposals—which include a national education philosophy, a fully integrated competence-based curriculum, and the institutionalisation of vocational training—signal an earnest attempt to redress the structural inefficiencies and historical misalignments that continue to stifle the system’s transformative…
In a bold step towards shaping Uganda’s industrial future, the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is leading the charge to transform traders and importers into manufacturers and value-addition champions. This initiative is not just about changing how business is done – it’s about unlocking the potential of local entrepreneurs, fostering innovation, and paving the way for Uganda to become a key player in global manufacturing. The goal is simple but ambitious: transition Uganda’s traders into the heart of manufacturing. With the right tools, skills, and support, these traders will move from simply exchanging goods to creating and adding value to products…
Under bright blue Roman skies, the world gathered today in a moment of profound mourning and reflection to lay to rest Pope Francis, the beloved “pope among the people.” Concluding a transformative 12-year papacy, he leaves behind a legacy of humility, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to building a more inclusive Catholic Church. The funeral Mass, held in St. Peter’s Square, drew an extraordinary gathering of humanity—over 250,000 mourners filling the vast square, among them world leaders, royalty, refugees, prisoners, and the homeless whom Pope Francis tirelessly championed throughout his life. More than 50 heads of state attended, including U.S.…
The construction sector is undeniably a cornerstone of Uganda’s national development — a vital engine for infrastructure growth, a reservoir of national wealth, and a catalyst for employment creation. Yet persistent challenges such as bureaucratic delays, inefficiencies, and unethical practices continue to inhibit its optimal performance. Recognizing the urgent need for reform, Col. Edith Nakalema, the Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), has called for the accelerated adoption of automation systems within the construction industry. Speaking at the closure of the 3-day Annual National Building Review Board (NBRB) workshop at Lake View Hotel in Mbarara City, Col.…
Entebbe, Uganda – In a strategic move to bolster Uganda’s telecommunications infrastructure and national security framework, top government officials and industry leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding telecom towers and accelerating power connectivity to remote sites. The dialogue, held at State House Entebbe, featured key representatives from American Tower Uganda (ATC Uganda), the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, and the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), underscoring the growing urgency to integrate telecom resilience with national development priorities. Infrastructure at the Core of Connectivity ATC Uganda, a leading wireless communications infrastructure provider and a subsidiary of the global American Tower…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for judicial reforms and ordered a thorough investigation into a controversial land eviction in Kiboga District, which he described as a form of injustice. The President made the appeal today during the swearing in ceremony of the recently appointed Deputy Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija at State House, Entebbe. President Museveni commended the outgoing Deputy Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Richard Buteera for his 44 years of service to the judiciary, and congratulated Dr. Zeija upon his appointment. “I thank the retiring Deputy Chief Justice, Hon. Richard Buteera, who has served the judiciary for over…
The Governments of Uganda and Kenya, in collaboration with the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) through itsNile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Programme (NELSAP), have launched the implementation phase of the Angololo Water Resources Development Project, a $137 million transboundary initiative designed to transform lives across the shared Sio-Malaba-Malakisi (SMM) River Sub-basin. The signing ceremony of the bilateral agreement of a project which is aimed at transforming livelihoodsthrough sustainable water resources management, took place yesterday at Busia Breeze Hotel, BusiaCounty, Kenya. The project, funded by the African Development Bank (AfDb) and the NEPAD-IPPF Special Fund, was first identified in 2010 and is…
The world today bows in reverence and solemn remembrance of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, his journey from the son of Italian immigrants to the first Latin American Pope, the first Jesuit Pope, and the first non-European pontiff in over a thousand years, was nothing short of providential. His papacy was not marked by the grandeur of position but by the grace of proximity. He chose to live not in the Apostolic Palace but among his clergy and visitors…
