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China has pledged USD 1 million (about Shs 3.8 billion) to Uganda’s refugee response, marking Beijing’s first direct humanitarian contribution aimed at supporting new arrivals in one of the world’s largest refugee-hosting countries. The funding will be channelled through the Office of the Prime Minister and implemented by Finn Church Aid under the China-funded Humanitarian Assistance Grant Project (CHAP). It …

Viewers: 50,004 By Spy Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law the National Drug and Health Products Authority Act, 2025, marking a major shift in Uganda’s fight against counterfeit medicines and unsafe health products. The new legislation replaces an outdated 1993 framework and establishes a powerful central regulator, the National Drug and Health Products Authority, with sweeping powers …

Buganda Kingdom Recognizes Ssegujja Ivan With Symbolic “Sir” Title at Kabaka’s Run – The Voice Uganda HomeMainBuganda Kingdom Recognizes Ssegujja Ivan With Symbolic “Sir” Title at Kabaka’s Run , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/04/29/buganda-kingdom-recognizes-ssegujja-ivan-with-symbolic-sir-title-at-kabakas-run/

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda is sharpening its focus on economic diplomacy, regional integration, and industrial expansion as momentum builds toward First Oil, with policymakers and industry leaders converging around a shared objective: ensuring that petroleum development catalyzes broad-based economic transformation. Deliberations at a high-level oil and gas symposium, held on the margins of the 11th Oil and Gas Convention, reflected …

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is heavily recruiting for 187 positions across various departments to support its expanding electricity distribution network. Key roles include engineering, customer experience, SAP analysis, procurement, and HR. All applications must be submitted online by Friday, May 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM.  About The Author Post navigation , https://dailythinkersug.com/job-openingsat-the-uganda-electricity-distribution-company-ltd/

× H.E Dr Sudhir Ruparelia wins the 2025-2026 Responsible Investment Global Award as a Uganda Property Development Champion In a landmark achievement for Uganda’s real estate sector, H.E Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, the Honorary Consul of Nepal to Uganda, has been honored with the prestigious Responsible Investment Global Award from Public Opinions. This accolade recognizes his exceptional contributions to the property …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda is intensifying its economic diplomacy efforts as its diplomatic missions abroad move to strengthen partnerships with private sector actors in support of the country’s fast-evolving oil and gas industry. This strategic push formed the centerpiece of a high-level engagement held on the sidelines of the 11th Oil and Gas Convention, bringing together envoys, policymakers, and industry …

× The government has paraded a total of 231 foreign nationals at the Ministry of Internal Affairs along Port Bell road in Kampala following two coordinated enforcement operations targeting illegal migration and suspected cybercrime networks. According to Simon Peter Mundeyi, spokesperson for the ministry, the arrests mark a significant step in Uganda’s intensified crackdown on undocumented foreigners and transnational criminal …

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has announced plans to recruit 142,500 polling officials following the release of UGX 56.9 billion by the Ministry of Finance. The development marks a significant step toward organizing the long-delayed LC 1, LC 2, and Women Council elections across the country. The funding is expected to facilitate the entire electoral process. It will cover recruitment, training, and …

Lenacapavir vaccine On April 17, 2026, the Government of Uganda officially launched Lenacapavir, a revolutionary long-acting injectable drug for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), to prevent HIV infection. With a 99 per cent effectiveness in trials, this injection is being rolled out to high-risk groups to enhance the fight against new HIV infections. The introduction of Lenacapavir has prompted discussions regarding …