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President Yoweri Museveni has urged leaders in African countries to prioritize Industrialisation and Value addition on row materials which he says is the gateway to the prosperity of African Nations. Currently Africa contributes 10.4% to continental GDP with just 2% of global manufacturing, yet with 1.25billion people and 2.5billion by 2030. The Presidents remarks were presented on his behalf by the Vice President of Uganda Maj Jessica Alupo to over 500 delegates attending the African Industrialization Day that was held in Kampala. “Uganda is now a net exporter of goods that it used to import in the last fifteen years. …

State Minister for Gender & Culture Affairs Hon. Peace Mutuuzo,has called upon government to address the poverty gaps and ensure inclusive growth arguing that this will help achieve the Agenda 2040 and the SDGs” Speaking at the launch of Uganda Bureau of Statistics Gender Statistics Report in Kampala,Mutuuzo called for the realisation of gender equality,saying uganda women still get low pay compared to their male counterparts in the job market despite Uganda having the second youngest population in the world, “We need to train women and find sustainable employment for them thereby ensuring human capital development. This will help us remain firm and ensure…

President Yoweri Museveni has said the transformation of the Musita–Mayuge–Namayingo–Lumino–Busia road is a powerful reminder of how far the country has come; from the days of conflict to the stability being enjoyed today. Addressing supporters during a campaign rally at Namayingo Primary School Grounds in Namayingo District today, the President reflected on the area’s turbulent past. He recalled the tense encounter with Idi Amin’s soldiers near Musita during the liberation struggle. “That road was once a battlefield, I remember being stopped by Amin’s soldiers. When they tried to cause trouble, my colleague acted quickly and the whole group fled,” he said. He added that returning to the same place…

By Felix Brian Oketcho The Minister of State for Gender and Culture, Hon. Peace Regis Mutuuzo, has urged financial institutions to make women’s access to finance a core strategic priority, rather than a side initiative. She emphasized that with women making up 52% of Uganda’s population, supporting women entrepreneurs is a direct pathway to reducing poverty and driving national development. She made the remarks while officiating at the launch of Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code (WE Finance Code), a national initiative aimed at expanding women’s access to affordable finance and accelerating the growth of women-owned businesses. Minister Mutuuzo also urged men to…

Uganda will next week launch Self Reliance index tool that will be used by government and Development partners to measure refugee programmes impact,the Minister of State for Gender and Culture, Hon. Dr. Peace Regis Mutuuzo has revealed. Uganda is home to the largest refugee populations in Africa, and World Food Programme plays a crucial role in supporting these communities. “Our goal has always been to align with the government’s priorities, making sure our efforts support national strategies. Our work is guided by the Government’s policies and the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF). We provide life-saving food and nutrition assistance and…

The National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) has launched a major digital initiative aimed at transforming the way government services are delivered across Uganda. Working in partnership with technology firm AlphaX, NITA-U is developing UGOV, a unified digital ecosystem that will bring all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) onto a single, easy-to-use platform. UGOV is designed to serve as a one-stop digital gateway for all government services. Instead of navigating multiple websites or offices, citizens will be able to access services—from business registration to licence applications—within one integrated system. For government agencies, the platform will streamline communication, reduce duplication, and improve…

As the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) project moves toward its scheduled closure on 31st December 2025, the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi has embarked on a field visit to assess the real impact of its interventions in Kibuku, Kumi, Nwoya, and Katakwi districts. His mission focuses on evaluating achievements, challenges, sustainability prospects, and recommendations that will shape the future of the possibility for LEGS 2 and similar government interventions. The Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project has registered remarkable success across it’s benefitting 17 districts Adjumani, Alebtong, Bunyangabu, Buikwe, Buyende, Gomba, Kabarole, Katakwi, Kibuku, Kumi, Luweero, Nakaseke,…

Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate Geo Spatial Information Day by recognizing the power of Geospatial Information Systems and their transformative role in shaping how the world collects, analyzes, and applies location-based data. During the event Uganda Bureau of Statistics Principal Statistician Hellen Nviiri challenged Statisticians in Uganda to embrace digital systems in data collection in abid to make Geo Spatial Information work professional. “Future statistician must embrace digital systems in GIS. Data is now geo- referenced, special skills are required to utilise this data to tell stories,”Nviiri said. She revealed that UBOS uses GIS data to improve…

President Yoweri Museveni has urged National Resistance Movement (NRM) Village leaders to intensify mobilisation across all sectors of society as the party launches its village-level campaigns ahead of the 2026 elections. Addressing district party leaders at the Mayuge State Lodge, Museveni instructed NRM chairpersons to ensure that campaign teams fully penetrate workplaces and community hubs, not just residential areas. “Villages are known, but workplaces also include factories, hotels, markets, and schools. Ensure these places are reached and have resident mobilisers. If it is a factory, we must have people mobilising from within,” he said. Museveni urged coordinators to use school…

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Lands Dorcus Okalany has sworn in the first Physical Planners Registration Board The Board will over see the reshaping of physical plans,organise and manage the physical development of our the country. The establishment of this Board provides the legal and institutional framework to ensure that physical planning in Uganda is handled by qualified ,ethical and accountable professional physical planners. “The Physical Planners Registration Board has a noble responsibility to regulate,register and uphold standards in the practice of physical planning. It is our prayer that you will safeguard public interest ,enhance professional integrity and promote continuous…