The Senior Presidential Advisor in-charge of Political Mobilization, Mr. Moses Byaruhanga has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring inclusivity and development for the Muslim community. He made the remarks yesterday while presiding over the First National Workshop of the National Assembly of Imams and Duats of Uganda, held in conjunction with the Kampala District Council for Imams Development Forum in Bukandula, Gomba District. The event, themed: “Enhance Peace Campaign, Security, and Development”, brought together religious and community leaders to discuss key development initiatives. Mr. Byaruhanga expressed gratitude to the organizers and emphasized the government’s support for Muslim communities. “I want…
Author: Rising Nation
Uganda has made significant strides in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, particularly in leadership, business, and education. Its true Uganda has groomed High-profile women in corporate sectors, politics, business and academia who have emerged as beacons of progress and role models for many aspiring young women. However, while these success stories are inspiring, they represent only a fraction of the broader reality for women in Uganda. The economic empowerment of urban women often masks the deep-seated challenges that many underserved and underprivileged women continue to face, particularly in rural areas and the informal economy. The Illusion of Success: Is Uganda’s Economic…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today launched Piston Medical Ltd, a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Namanve Industrial Park. The plant will produce intravenous fluids and essential drugs, thus reducing Uganda’s reliance on imports and strengthening the country’s pharmaceutical sector. “I am very happy to see Ugandans venturing into industrialization. This is the socio-economic transformation we keep talking about,” President Museveni said. “That’s why I always emphasize that you should engage in production not just for consumption but also for income.” He also highlighted Uganda’s key economic sectors, including commercial agriculture, manufacturing/ artisanal work, services, and ICT, noting that industrialization is…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has attributed the success of the army to their commitment to a just cause aimed at transforming Uganda. According to the President, UPDF’s Pan-Africanist focus on prosperity for all and achieving strategic security for Uganda and Africa has been key to its strength. “UPDF has succeeded because we were fighting for a just cause (kulwanira amazima). And a just cause is in our mission of prosperity for all, strategic security, and using the brotherhood of our people. And if you go on the spiritual…
The Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commended the commanders and participants who took part in the parades during the Liberation Day commemoration in Mubende and the Tarehe Sita celebrations in Kyotera. The same group which executed both parades, received praise for their exceptional performance, which has drawn widespread admiration from Ugandans on social media. Gen. Kainerugaba lauded their discipline, precision, and professionalism, describing the parades as a testament to the high standards of the UPDF. Speaking at a luncheon held to…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today hosted His Beatitude Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, Theodore II at State House, Entebbe. Pope Theodore II is the leader of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa, one of the oldest Christian patriarchates. He is the spiritual head of the Greek Orthodox Church in Africa and is based in Alexandria, Egypt. President Museveni and the Pope’s discussions centered on fostering religious harmony, unity, and the role of faith in promoting peace and development across the African continent. Pope Theodore II praised the President for his commitment to upholding freedom…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni presided over the swearing-in ceremony of nine (9) recently appointed judges at State House, Entebbe. In his address during the ceremony, the President emphasized the importance of the role these judges will play in upholding the law and ensuring justice for all Ugandans. He made a compelling appeal for a justice system that aligns with Uganda’s cultural and historical context, stressing the need for a legal framework that reflects African traditions rather than relying solely on Western models. The ceremony saw the official swearing-in of Hon. Justice Muzamiru Mutangula Kibeedi, the Justice of the Supreme Court.…
Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu. I have seen the concern by some Ugandans regarding the remanding of Dr. Besigye for the very serious offences he is alleged to have been planning. If you want a stable country, the more correct question should be: “Naye Dr. Besigye bamukwatila ki? Why was Dr.Besigye arrested?” The answer to that is a quick trial so that facts come out. Otherwise, you are promoting insecurity which is very dangerous for the country. Nobody in the world can easily give us lectures on reconciliation and forgiveness because that is part of our doctrine right from the…
Kampala – Uganda is set to take a bold step in reshaping its electricity distribution landscape as the government advances plans to assume full control of the sector. With the concession agreement of Umeme Limited, the country’s primary power distributor, nearing its conclusion on March 31, 2025, the government has put in place a well-structured strategy to ensure a smooth transition. Strategic Investment for National Development To facilitate this transition, the government is securing financial support amounting to US$190 million (approximately UGX 698 billion) from Stanbic Bank. This funding will support the final settlement of Umeme’s unrecovered capital investments, fulfilling…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned against sectarianism, emphasizing that any leader or individual engaging in divisive practices should be arrested. He made the remarks today while addressing the media in the Kigezi sub-region about the performance of the Parish Development Model (PDM). Citing his personal experiences from his school days, President Museveni shared how his education was supported by a Muganda man who bought cattle from his family, highlighting the interdependence between communities. “Politics is about helping people, not sectarianism. What matters is the market for each other’s businesses, not tribes,” he said, stressing that no tribe in Uganda…
