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Beyond the policy and institutional frameworks observed at the national level, the Ugandan delegation derived additional practical lessons from the Gauteng Department of Education, the Sunshine Association, and other special care and rehabilitation institutions including Tshwane District Community Health Centre. Insights show South Africa’s disability inclusion model integrates education, social protection, and rehabilitation in a coordinated and rights-based manner. The benchmarking visit revealed that the South African government not only supports social protection service delivery but also funds and empowers organizations of persons with disabilities and social protection advocacy groups to hold duty bearers accountable. These organizations are legally supported…
By Kopin Modi Head of Sales When people think about sales leadership, they often picture someone chasing targets, measuring margins, and closing deals. They think about numbers on a spreadsheet, and in manufacturing, it’s easy to simply refer to sales leadership with regard to how many tonnes move in a quarter or what percentage market share is captured. Those things matter, yes, but they are outcomes, not the foundation. The foundation of real, sustainable growth is relationships. And in our business, that means dealers. Too many sales leaders fall into the trap of treating dealers like statistics. They walk into…
Uganda is set to host the Midterm Review Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Ministers of Foreign Affairs from 13th to 16th October 2025 at Speke Resort Munyonyo Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vincent Bagiire has revealed Running under the theme“Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence,” the event will bring together ministers, senior diplomats, and representatives from NAM Member States, Observer Countries, and international organisations for high-level discussions on global peace, development, and cooperation. This follows Uganda’s successful hosting of the 19th NAM Summit of Heads of State and Government in January 2024, According to the Ministry of Foreign…
By Prince Obed Twijukye Uganda’s co-hosting of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) was a milestone moment, reflecting the country’s growing ambition to position itself as a strategic player in sports diplomacy. Being one of three East African nations selected to stage the tournament alongside Tanzania and Kenya was not only about football, it was a defining moment for national prestige, regional tourism, job creation, and an economic boost. It reaffirmed Uganda’s ability to host global events with confidence, even as we prepare for greater opportunities ahead. Morocco claimed a record third CHAN title by defeating Madagascar 3–2 in the…
Uganda and Somalia have agreed to implement joint permanent commission to foster trade by siging Memorandum of Understanding in Kampala at the closure of the Second Session of the Uganda- Somalia Investment and Business Forum held from 7th -8th October 2025 at Mestil Hotel, Kampala, The MOU was signed between H.E Hon. Farahsheikh Abdulkadir, Minister of Education of the Federal Republic of Somalia led the Somali and Hon. John Mulimba, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in Charge of Regional Cooperation of Uganda The Ministers reiterated their commitment to ensure that the JPC is convened biennially and directed the senior…
Uganda will celebrate 63 years of Independence on 9th October 2025 at Kololo Independence Grounds starting at 9:00am. This year’s theme is “63 years of Independence :Areason to double our effort in sustaining aunited and progressive nation” The guest of honour will be H.E Yoweri Museveni who will be accompanied by very many powerful persons including a high delegation from Russia, Libya and United Arab Emirates. This year’s celebrations will be more colourful as members of the armed forces are concluding rehearsals as they prepare to entertain Ugandans on this auspicious occasion. The parade will be manned by members of…
Are you engaged in power theft? The minister for Energy Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu has announced an extension of the national power-theft amnesty, popularly known as the Wetereze Campaign, to October 31, 2025 for you to clear up. Nankabirwa described the initiative as both a safety and revenue-saving measure for government emphasizing that illegal connections and tampered meters deprive the electricity sector of critical revenue. “This campaign provides electricity users with direct supply, bypassed, or tampered meters the opportunity to voluntarily regularise their connections without penalties,” she said. The minister urged residents to take advantage of the amnesty before it closes…
Uganda will host the 15th Edition of the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games from 05 to 15 December 2025, an event designed to strengthen regional integration, cooperation, and unity among partner states. Addressing the media on Monday, 06 October 2025, Chairperson of the Parliament Sports Club, Hon. Asuman Basalirwa, said that the games are not merely a sporting competition but a vital platform for fostering mutual understanding and collaboration among legislators and parliamentary staff across the region. “People complain that EAC is only known to the people at the top and that the common man does not know its…
By Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa In the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35), a servant who fails to pay a debt of $100,000 (according to the Message version of the Bible) begs his master for forgiveness, which mercifully, is granted and his heavy debt is written off. But when this lucky chap steps out and meets a fellow servant who owed him only $10, he grabs him by the throat and demands for his money. The poor fellow pleads to be given more time to pay back, but the man refuses and gets him arrested. When the king heard…
President Yoweri Museveni resumed his nationwide campaigns on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, with a grand entry into the West Nile sub-region, addressing thousands of supporters in Pakwach District. The President urged the people of West Nile to vote for the NRM, which he said has preserved peace and unity in Uganda for decades, laying the foundation for the region’s transformation from a once volatile zone into a stable area. “When the NRM came to power, many of you were in exile in Congo and South Sudan. I hear that many of you were born there, but when the NRM came,…