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Hariss International Limited, Uganda’s leading foods and beverage company, today hosted the Hon. Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi Akena at its factory and head offices in Mpererwe -Tula.The visit aimed to highlight Hariss International’s contribution to employment creation, gender inclusion, and youth empowerment within Uganda’s manufacturing sector. The Minister toured the company’s state-of-the-art production facilities and engaged with management on key initiatives that align with the Government’s efforts to promote decent work and industrial growth.Speaking during the visit, the Hon. Minister applauded Hariss International for being a key driver of local employment and for its…

Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Seyed Abbas Araghchiahs has emphasized the long-standing ties between Iran and Uganda, noting that external sanctions should not obstruct meaningful collaboration. “Our nations have enjoyed a long history of friendship and collaboration. International sanctions should never become a barrier to our shared aspirations for development and prosperity,” Araghchi stated. Abbas met with his Ugandan counterpart, Jeje Odongo during the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Ministerial Meeting in Kampala, where the two countries pledged to deepen bilateral trade and diplomatic cooperation. The high-level meeting, held on the sidelines of the 2025 NAM Ministerial sessions, focused on enhancing economic…

Post Bank Chief Finance Officer Peter Ssenyange scooped the overall CFO award of the year at the 9th Edition of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards ceremony that celebrated Uganda’s leading finance professionals for their vision, innovation, and leadership. Organized by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in partnership with Deloitte Uganda, the annual platform recognizes exceptional financial leaders shaping the future of business and society. This year’s edition was held under the theme “CFO Vision: Creating Impact and Legacy”, a call for finance leaders to look beyond balance sheets and embrace their role as strategic drivers of sustainable…

Minister of Lands, Judith Nabakooba, has been honored with a prestigious accolade at the Pan-African American Leadership Awards (PAALA), an event organized by the African Women in Leadership Organization (AWLO). The awards ceremony, held on October 13, 2025, in Houston Texas, celebrated distinguished leaders of African descent who have made significant contributions to their communities and industries. The Minister was recognized with a prestigious award from the Pan-African American Leadership Award (PAALA) ceremony, organized by the African Women in Leadership Organization (AWLO), for her outstanding leadership, steadfast commitment to justice, and tireless advocacy for the rights of all Ugandans. She…

President Yoweri Museveni has urged the world to focus on mutually beneficial cooperation and shared prosperity rather than domination and ideological conflict. He said this on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, while chairing the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) held at Speke Resort Munyonyo under the theme: “Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence.” The meeting, which runs from October 13 to 16, 2025, brings together Ministers of Foreign Affairs from NAM’s 121 member states, alongside representatives from the United Nations, African Union, and other multilateral institutions. The conference serves as the Midterm Review Meeting…

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU),Col. Edith Nakalema has today hosted the Ambassador of Japan to Uganda, H.E Sasayama Takuya at the unit’s offices in Kampala. During the courtesy call, the Ambassador was accompanied by his First Secretary, Mr. Hiroyuki Hayashi and a highly valued investor, Mr. Kan Yamamoto, the General Manager of Sumitomo Corporation. Col. Nakalema informed her guests that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is very cognizant of the role that foreign missions like that of Japan play in promoting investment opportunities in Uganda. “It is therefore our honour to have you visit us this…

President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday joined a chorus of African leaders mourning the death of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, praising him as a “freedom fighter” and a dedicated Pan-Africanist. In a statement dated Oct. 15, 2025, Museveni said he received the news of Odinga’s death “with alot of sadness.” He eulogized the former Kenyan prime minister as a leader who, like his father Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, was ideologically aligned with a “patriotic and Pan-Africanist orientation.” “I have shared ideas with both of them,” Museveni wrote. “Their sentiments have been for the unity of Kenya, East Africa and Africa, including…

The Prime Minister of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga,jhas joined international leaders in mourning the death of Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya. Odinga, 80, died on October 15th from cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment at an Ayurvedic hospital in Kochi, Kerala, India. According to reports, his condition worsened during a morning walk on the hospital campus. Despite resuscitation efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after 9 a.m. local time. In a message posted on his official X account, formerly Twitter, Mayiga expressed profound sadness at the passing of the veteran politician. “I express my condolences to members of…

Uganda and Azerbaijan have signed memorandum of understanding to waive all visa requirement to for easy movement The agreement was signed on Wednesday on sidelines of the 19th Ministerial Review Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) at Speke Resort Munyonyo. Gen. David Muhoozi, Minister of State for Internal Affairs, signed on behalf of the Republic of Uganda, while Samir Sharifov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, represented the Republic of Azerbaijan. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Okello Oryem. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the visa waiver initiative is intended to facilitate…

As part of NRM mobilization engagement to a shared journey of service delivery, government has launched “Protecting the Gains for Quality Service Delivery Programme”. Officiating at the launch in Rubanda District,Maj. Martha Asiimwe Head, RDC Secretariat/ Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) Office of the President said this engagement is part of a nationwide effort led by the RDC Secretariat and the Anti-Corruption Unit to ensure that every Ugandan whether in a parish, town council, or sub-county has access to correct information about what government is doing, how public resources are being used, and how citizens, can benefit from and participate in these development…