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President Museveni celebrated his 81st birthday on Sunday at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, where he officiated at the inaugural Boda Union Festival and Expo. The landmark event brought together thousands of boda boda riders and leaders from across the country, as the President used the occasion to affirm the government’s support for the boda boda industry — a critical component of Uganda’s transport and informal employment sectors. In his address, President Museveni, accompanied by First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni, thanked boda boda riders for celebrating with him and emphasized the government’s commitment to shielding them…

Uganda’s leading Beer Brand Nile Special has sunk cash into sponsoring Jamaican dancehall artist Spice Concert in Uganda. The event slated for December 6, 2025, in a major music and cultural experience spearheaded by Africa One Tours and Travel Ltd under its lifestyle brand, Safari Beats. The announcement was made during a high-profile media launch at Serena Hotel, Kampala, where organisers unveiled the broader Safari Beats vision—an innovative fusion of entertainment and tourism aimed at repositioning Uganda as a cultural and travel destination. Spice, often referred to as the Queen of Dancehall, will headline the event alongside Uganda’s top female…

President Yoweri Museveni will assume the Chairmanship of the African Peer Review (APR) Forum of Heads of State and Government in February 2026, a position that will place Uganda at the forefront of shaping governance and development priorities across Africa. President Museveni will succeed President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria and serve a two-year term from February 2026 to February 2028. The announcement was made at a briefing held at State House Entebbe, attended by a delegation from the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Continental Secretariat, led by Ambassador Marie-Antoinette Rose Quatre, Chief Executive Officer of the Secretariat. Uganda’s APRM Focal…

Masindi District will host this year’s International Youth Day (IYD) celebrations on 19th September 2025,Youth and Children Affairs Minister Hon. Balaam Barugahara has confirmed. Addressing the media in Kampala, Barugahara said the event is crucial moment for Uganda to reflect on the challenges, achievements, and transformative potential of its youth. “Uganda’s youthful population is not a burden—it is our greatest resource.With the right policies and investments, young Ugandans can be the engine that drives economic growth, social transformation, and sustainable development.” Balaam said. According to him,this year’s International Youth Day will be marked globally under the theme “Youth Advancing Multilateral…

Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, Registrar General of URSB, has emphasized the government’s responsibility in safeguarding creativity “Creativity flourishes where it is protected. Like a plant that must be watered to grow, creativity must be nurtured and safeguarded to thrive.” She added. Speaking at the Africa Copy Right Day,Kainobwisho said Uganda recognizes the creative sector as a cornerstone for social and economic transformation, and is committed to strengthening copyright and related rights to ensure a sustainable future for local and regional creators. Ms. Kainobwisho emphasized the importance of understanding copyright, highlighting its dual nature of both moral and economic rights. She…

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening investment and driving inclusive growth in Kenya and the wider East African region, following a high-level visit led by the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba. During the working visit on Tuesday, Alawuba and his delegation were received at State House Nairobi by President William Ruto, who commended UBA for its continued support to Kenya’s development agenda. The two parties held discussions centred on expanding partnerships in key sectors including infrastructure development, financing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and supporting Kenya’s long-term economic transformation agenda. “Kenya…

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Mighty National Resistance Movement (NRM) has submitted more than two million signatures to the Electoral Commission (EC) endorsing President Yoweri Museveni’s nomination as the party’s presidential flagbearer for the 2026 general elections. The submission was led by the Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, alongside Nrm party big wigs which was escorted by a jubilant procession of leaders, die hard supporters, and Alien Skin Fangone Gagsters to the EC headquarters in Kampala. “We have handed in more than two million signatures, and this is confirmation of the votes President Museveni is going to have. Already, we have deposited our votes…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa is destined to celebrate his 81st birth day on Sunday 14th September at Kololo Independence Ground,the Minister for Youth Dr. Balaam Barugare has revealed. According to him the big celebration has been organized in partnership with Boda Union and Taxi Drivers to celebrate President Yoweri Museveni contribution to the national building. President Youwer Museveni born 15 September 1944) to parents Mzee Amos Kaguta (1916–2013), a cattle keeper, and Esteri Kokundeka Nganzi (1918–2001), in Ntungamo. He is an ethnic Hima of the kingdom of Mpororo (now part of Ankole). According to Julius Nyerer, Museveni’s father, Amos Kaguta, was…

The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has swone in new members of the 20th Surveyors Registration Board and 14th Architects Registration Board. Lands Permanent Secretary Dorcus Okalany congratulated the new Board Members upon the successful appointment to serve on the 20th Surveyors Registration Board and 14th Architects Registration Board. “Members of the Boards, I want to inform you that, you have been called by God to serve the people of Uganda with the mandate of steering the Surveying and Architects fraternity. The Surveying fraternity covers several professionals in the Country i.e. Land Surveyors, Valuation Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors, Hydrological…