Tag Archives: Uganda

Uganda Tourism Board Sponsors Spice’s First-Ever Kampala Show in Tourism Push

Uganda Tourism Board Sponsors Spices First Ever Kampala Show in Tourism

The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has announced its sponsorship of the first-ever performance by Jamaican dancehall queen Spice in Uganda. The concert, organised by Africa One Ltd, will take place on Saturday, 9th May 2026 at Lugogo Cricket Oval Kampala and is the headline event of a week-long programme of tourism experiences designed to show the world what Uganda has …

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Uganda Deepens Agricultural Diplomacy as FAO Strengthens Partnership on Food Security and Climate Resilience

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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 …

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Uganda Deepens Economic and Diplomatic Footprint at China’s Canton Fair in Guangzhou

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Guangzhou/ China — Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding international trade, attracting investment, and strengthening economic diplomacy through a prominent participation at the 139th edition of the Canton Fair, one of the world’s largest and most influential trade exhibitions. Held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province from 1 to 5 May 2026, the fair brought together thousands of global buyers, manufacturers, …

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Uganda Signs Host Country Agreement with CABI to Strengthen Agricultural Exports and Scientific Cooperation

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Kampala, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has formally signed a Host Country Agreement with the Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen agricultural productivity, expand export competitiveness, and deepen scientific collaboration in the agriculture sector. The agreement, signed by Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar on behalf of the Government of Uganda, …

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How Uganda is Turning Sport into a Global Engine for Tourism, Trade and Diplomacy

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Kampala, Uganda — For years, Uganda’s global athletics story has largely been told through the triumphs of elite runners on distant tracks and city marathons. From the high-altitude communities around Mount Elgon to international podiums, Ugandan athletes have carried the country’s flag with distinction. Yet a quiet transformation is underway one that is shifting the narrative from exporting talent to …

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Uganda Dismantles Transnational Drug and Identity Fraud Network in Kampala

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Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s security agencies have disrupted what authorities describe as a sophisticated transnational criminal network, following an intelligence-led operation that uncovered links between drug trafficking, identity fraud, and impersonation of state authority. The operation, coordinated under the oversight of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, resulted in multiple arrests, seizure of weapons, and recovery of forged official documents.   …

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Minister: Dei to power Uganda jobs, drugs independence

Minister Dei to power Uganda jobs drugs independence

At the Dei BioPharma campus in Matugga, rows of laboratories and production units are being built with one goal, to shift Uganda from importing medicines to manufacturing them. It’s a bold gamble in a global industry dominated by a handful of powerful countries, and one that carries implications far beyond health. For government officials who toured the facility ahead of …

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A trial that tested the bounds of justice: Reflections on Okello v Uganda

A trial that tested the bounds of justice Reflections on

Christopher Okello Onyum in court On May 4, 2026, I put down my 55-page decision in Okello v Uganda, Criminal Case No. 0132 of 2026. This is one of those cases that perhaps will re-echo this country’s commitment to fostering the rule of law, a trial that commenced shortly after April 2, 2026 and was concluded on April 30, 2026. …

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