Author: felix@elixnews.co.ug
Within the first six months since Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) took over UMEME, the government entity has added 648,404 new connections (customers) to the national grid, the company official has revealed. This revelation made by UEDCL’s Managing Director, Mr. Paul Mwesigwa, indicates that the number of new connections has increased from 1,782,085 to 2,430,489 since April, when the entity took over management from UMEME (a private player). Mwesigwa made this announcement on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at State House Investors’ Protection Unit (SHIPU) during a weekly meeting that convenes leaders of government agencies to discuss government achievements and…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today, Tuesday, September16, 2025, formally received credentials from three new Ambassadors-designate to Uganda, pledging stronger bilateral cooperation with Ireland, France, and Thailand in areas of education, infrastructure, security, trade, and socio-economic transformation. The new envoys include Ms. Margaret Gaynor of Ireland, Mrs. Virginie Leroy of France, and Ms. Morakot Janemathukorn of Thailand. Uganda–Ireland ties In his meeting with Ireland’s Ambassador-designate, Ms. Gaynor, President Museveni emphasized Uganda’s ongoing commitment to women’s empowerment and girl-child education as critical pillars for the country’s development. “That FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) is bad biology, but it is fading away. We…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged his full support to Tooro Kingdom’s ambitious agricultural and youth empowerment programs, describing them as a timely intervention to transform livelihoods at the grassroots level. The President met His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV and his delegation at State House, Entebbe, on Monday, September 15, 2025. The Tooro Royal Family was represented by Queen Mother Best Kemigisa and Princess Ruth Komuntale Akiiki. Others in attendance were the Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister, Rt.Hon. Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire and senior government officials, including the Minister of State for Youth and Children, Hon. Balaam Barugahara.…
By Felix Oketcho The 4th Canada NRM Chapter Symposium 2025, themed “Reigniting a Nation for Greatness,” originally scheduled for September 26-28 in Toronto, has been officially postponed to October 2025. Rt. Hon. Nakadama Rukia Isanga, 3rd Deputy Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Organizing Committee, announced the postponement in a letter referencing ongoing nomination activities within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party. These activities involve the Electoral Commission’s process of including candidates at both local and national levels. Rt. Hon. Nakadama stated. “Owing to the activities going on in the NRM party inclusion nominations of candidates both of local and…
In a strategic move aimed to elevate and Promote its Hospitality brand and services in the market place, Zara Garden Residence Hotel located in Muyenga has cut its prices for tourists and potential weekend lovers to enjoy their weekend during World Tourism Day. Zara Garden Hotel & Apartments a five-star deluxe hotel and apartments in Kampala offers standard, studio, one to three-bedroom suites, and penthouse suites with en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, work desks, and more. Zara Garden also offers a blend of quality lifestyle enhancing amenities such as secure parking, landscaped gardens, childrens playground, fitness Centre built with sustainability and…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Korea have launched a project known as “Development of Africa Rice Seed Cultivation Complex in Uganda” that will boost production of rice in the Tochi Irrigation Scheme.This 5-year project will enable the Government of Uganda, through MAAIF, to rehabilitate 50 hectares on Block 5 of the scheme, which is located in Oyam District. The project will also enable farmers to access 13,000 metric tons of quality rice seed Project interventions in the form of civil works, capacity building, technology transfer and enhanced access to quality seed, are also aimed at achieving an annual yield of…
Mandela National Stadium, has officially shut down latest upgrade aimed to transform Uganda’s largest sporting facility into a modern, world-class sports arena. The multibillion works will expand the stadium’s seating capacity from just over 40,000 to an impressive 60,000 capacity. According to available information the new expand will include a state-of-the-art hotel, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a modern indoor multi-purpose arena, and a fully covered roof. The VIP section will be significantly upgraded to host up to nine heads of state, while the dressing rooms will be relocated to the western wing. New media centres and mixed zones are also…
The Electoral Commission (EC) unveils the official symbols for 27 registered political parties and 20 symbols designated for independent candidates, ahead of the 2026 General Elections. The announcement marks a significant milestone in Uganda’s multiparty political framework, governed by the Political Parties and Organizations Act of 2005. This act followed the return to multiparty democracy after a historic referendum in 2005 and requires that each political party have a unique symbol for easy identification by voters on ballot papers. Among the registered parties, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) will retain its recognizable yellow bus, while the National Unity Platform (NUP)…
Roadside market vendors in Luwero district have been urged to ensure that they work towards stabilizing their household income and creating wealth. “H.E the President always advises us to join the money economy through the four sectors; commercial agriculture, manufacturing, services and ICT. If we heed his message, we will be able to improve and stabilize our household income, thus creating wealth,” the Senior Presidential Advisor In-charge of the Elderly, Princess Pauline Nassolo said. Princess Nassolo made the remarks on Friday 12th September, 2025 as she led a team from State House to deliver President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s business booster…
The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col.Edith Nakalema has underscored the role of transparency and accountability in promoting investments in a country. According to Col. Nakalema, investor confidence hinges on predictable regulation, fair processes and robust oversight. “Transparent governance reduces risk perception, lowers borrowing costs and mobilizes capital whereas accountability mechanisms deter misuse, thus strengthening institutional trust,” she said. Col. Nakalema made the remarks on Friday 12th September 2025 while delivering a closing message of assurance to investors on behalf of Uganda’s leadership during the UK-Africa Business Summit 2025, London. The UK-Africa Business Summit, Trade and…