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Kampala, Uganda — As Uganda intensifies efforts to position itself among Africa’s leading tourism and investment destinations, the arrival of a delegation of United Kingdom-based travel agents ahead of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026 reflects the country’s growing emphasis on tourism diplomacy, international market engagement, and strategic destination branding.   Received under the coordination of the Uganda …

× ]]]]>]]> Makerere University has signed a partnership agreement with the University of Notre Dame to strengthen research, training and academic exchange programmes. Makerere University has entered a new partnership with the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, United States, opening the door for academic and research collaboration between the two institutions. The agreement was formalised through the signing of …

Kampala, Uganda — In a diplomatic engagement underscoring the centrality of agriculture to Uganda’s development agenda, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar today received Letters of Credence from Ezana Getahun Kassa, the newly appointed representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, during a formal ceremony marked by cordial exchange and renewed commitment to sustainable development cooperation.The presentation …

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Efforts to position East Africa as a unified and competitive tourism destination gained renewed momentum this week as Uganda and Tanzania convened a high-level Tourism Roadshow in Dar es Salaam. Held on 28 April at the Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro, the forum brought together public and private sector actors under the theme …

The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has taken a significant step toward strengthening its institutional governance after the National Management Committee adopted a revised Human Resource Manual and Retirement Policy. The milestone follows a detailed presentation by Katureebe Yaziidi, who spoke on behalf of a six-member subcommittee tasked with reviewing and validating the comprehensive 130-page draft document. Katureebe addressed members …

By Kayiira Jackson  Badminton is steadily gaining ground across Uganda following the rollout of Phase Two of the Shuttle Time Workshop by Badminton Uganda, with Ngora District becoming the latest beneficiary of the grassroots initiative. The two-day training, held at Ngora High School in the Teso sub-region, brought together 15 teachers from various schools across the district, equipping them with …

Mukono District Local Government, with support from the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP), has intensified local revenue education and mobilisation efforts across Kyampisi, Nama, and Nakisunga sub-counties. The sensitization engagements, conducted from February 3 to 10, 2026, brought together business owners, traders, local leaders, security personnel, and political representatives. The initiative aimed to deepen understanding of tax …

Kampala — In the face of mounting restrictions on civic freedoms in Uganda, a new Know Your Laws campaign is helping citizens better understand their legal rights and the real-world effects of controversial legislation, organisers and civil society advocates say. The initiative was launched against a backdrop of shrinking civic space in the country, where activists, rights defenders and ordinary …

by AdminOctober 8, 2025October 8, 20250 Share0 By Kabuye RonaldOn Wednesday, officials from Stanbic Bank visited the headquarters of the National Entrepreneurs and Traders Association (NETA) at Yiga Chambers in Kampala, marking a significant step in the bank’s ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurship and trade in Uganda. This strategic visit underscores Stanbic Bank’s continued …