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State Minister for Lands, Hon. Sam Mayanja, has directed the cancellation of the Kabaka of Buganda’s title over Kaazi National Camping Site, arguing that it was fraudulently acquired and must be restored to its rightful owners, the estate of the late Kabaka Daudi Chwa II and the Uganda Scouts Association. The no nonsense minister’s directive follows an extensive investigation that, according to him, uncovered manipulation of land records, illegal transfers, and deliberate misrepresentation of ownership history. He asserts that the land was originally private mailo owned by Daudi Chwa II, but individuals within Buganda Land Board (BLB) altered its status…

On March 6, 2025,Uganda was bestowed with an exceptional honor for its leadership in hosting refugees, with the Ugandan Ambassador to Washington D.C., H.E. Mrs. Robie Kakonge, receiving the coveted Refugee Host Country Leadership Award at the Wilson Center in the United States. The award, which recognizes countries that have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in refugee protection and self-reliance, reflects Uganda’s unparalleled efforts in providing a safe haven for those fleeing conflict and instability. While receiving the award, Ambassador Kakonge lauded the visionary leadership of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, whose policies have ensured Uganda’s continued support for refugees despite the country’s…

under the theme “Shaping Our Sustainable Future Through Engineering.” Uganda’s Prime Minister has Robinah Nabanja has called on the Engineering fraternity to maintain high standards of professionalism and credibility, particularly as Uganda moves forward with its ambitious development agenda. She underscored the significant contributions of engineers, praising their work in developing infrastructure that powers Uganda’s economy. The event brought together Engineers from Uganda and neighboring countries like Tanzania, Burundi, and Kenya, highlighting the pivotal role Engineers play in the development of the nation. Prof. Eng. Henry Alinaitwe, Chairman of the Engineers Registration Board, who took the opportunity to appreciate the…

Uganda’s Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, urged lawmakers to swiftly pass the Valuation Bill 2024, currently under review by the Parliamentary Physical Infrastructure Committee. The object of the Bill is to provide for the Office of the Chief Government Valuer to undertake statutory valuations to establish the Institute of Certified Valuers of Uganda and the Council as its governing body; to provide for membership of the Institute to regulate practicing valuation; to provide for a Professional Nabakooba defended the bill, stating it would professionalize the valuation industry and curb unethical practices. Delays in passing the bill…

Uganda has scooped an opportunity to host Africa Water and Sanitation Association Academy to be hosted at National Water and Sewerage Corporation head quarters in Kampala. Uganda Government and the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) signed a historic host agreement for the African Water and Sanitation Academy (AWASA) last week in Kampala. The agreement was signed by Foreign Affairs Minister Gen Abubakar Jeje Odongo and AfWASA President Eng. Dr. Silver Mugisha at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala last week. Minister Odongo expressed pride in hosting the AWASA academy through the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC),…

In an effort to expand water services in rural areas, National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has partnered with Luweero Industries Limited to improve water supply efficiency. NWSC Managing Director Eng Dr Silver Mugisha highlighted the strategic importance of optimizing government-funded equipment to improve service delivery. “This collaboration is critical for us. We are currently in the process of replacing pumps to increase capacity at Ggaba and other installations, but importing a new pump takes up to six months,” Mugisha said. “By working with Luwero Industries, we can recondition, recalibrate, and extend the lifespan of our existing equipment, ensuring…

China Technology giant Huawei has called for 5G evolution to serve AI driven demands. Li Peng, Huawei’s Corporate Senior Vice President and President of ICT Sales & Service says rapid adoption of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) service and AI applications will stimulate double-digit growth in both data usage and mobile subscribers in Barcelona Spain. “By embracing and evolving 5G, we can unlock the infinite potential of mobile networks.” He outlined how operators can tap AI to better extract value from their networks, adding the technology is changing human-to-machine interaction and driving different requirements for latency. “We’re rapidly entering a fully intelligent…

In abid to speed up ICT innovations, The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in partnership with key stakeholders, has launched Uganda’s ICT Intellectual Property (IP) Guidelines. Developed under the UJ-Connect initiative with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Ministry of Justice, Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), KTA Advocates, and other key partners, the guidelines provide a structured framework for managing, owning, and monetising intellectual property in Uganda. “The ICT IP Guidelines are designed to ignite innovation, promote adherence to best practices, regulate and safeguard intellectual property rights, and facilitate commercialisation to boost economic growth,” Commissioner…

By Felix Oketcho Uganda’s Business Out Sourcing Sector is projected to hit $600billion as Uganda launches first Business Out Sourcing Guidelines. Currently, Uganda’s local BPO market is valued at $3 million, a small share of the $100 million total BPO sector value in the country. Ministry of ICT and National Guidance unveiled a new Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) policy aimed at creating jobs and tapping into the rapidly expanding global BPO market by 2030. According to Ministry of ICT Commissioner Moses Watasa the policy seeks to position Uganda as a leading BPO hub, enabling the country to compete on…

By Felix Oketcho Despite financial Constraints, Japan International Cooperation(JICA) have commited to financing water and sanitation programmes for Sub Saharan Africa. JICA Senior Advisor for Water Supply Yokota Yoshiaki told an Executive Forum of water utility experts at the 3rd Water Executive Forum held at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala on Saturday. “Despite financial challenges JICA will continue with its Water and sanitation capacity training programmes to ensure that there Sustainable Development Goals are achieved. We commit to support executive forum programmes in our project areas,” he announced. ” Water Executive Forum started in 2019. And, I am one…