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Uganda: President Museveni Concludes Four-Day Working Visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE); Meets with the Ruler of Sharjah

The Ruler of Sharjah, while presenting a sketch map of Kidepo Airport, thanked President Museveni for his visit and commended his efforts in transforming Uganda's economy

President Yoweri Museveni has today, Thursday 16th January 2025, concluded his four-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates by visiting His Highness Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member of the UAE and Ruler of Sharjah. The president was welcomed at the Royal Palace in Sharjah…

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Heads of State Depart Uganda after Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Summit

The summit has been running from 9th January to 11th January 2025 at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, Kampala

The President of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud together with the President of Kenya, H.E William Ruto and the President of Burundi, H.E Èvariste Ndayishimiye have returned to their respective countries after attending the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). The summit has been running…

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Burundi President Arrives in Uganda for African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit on Agriculture

The summit, taking place at Speke Resort Munyonyo, kicked off on 9th January, 2025 and it will end on 11th January, 2025

The President of Burundi, H.E Èvariste Ndayishimiye has today arrived in Uganda to attend the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). The summit, taking place at Speke Resort Munyonyo, kicked off on 9th January, 2025 and it will end on 11th January, 2025. At Entebbe…

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Ethiopian President Arrives in Uganda for the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit on Agriculture

The summit, taking place at Speke Resort Munyonyo, kicked off on 9th January, 2025 and it will end on 11th January, 2025

The President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E Taye Atske Selassie has today arrived in Uganda to attend the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). The summit, taking place at Speke Resort Munyonyo, kicked off on 9th January, 2025 and it will end…

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Uganda: “Swahili Can Become a Very Powerful International Language,” says President Museveni

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the people of East Africa and Africa at large to use their similarity and promote Swahili as a powerful tool for economic integration and unifying the continent

According to the President, having many tribes and clans that are similar is a blessing and the factor can be used to make Swahili a powerful language. The President made the remarks on Thursday, 24th October, 2024, while speaking at the inaugural graduation ceremony for the 1st intake of the…

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President Museveni Tasks East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Members to Ensure Realisation of East African Market Integration and Federation

The Special sitting is running from 21st October to 12th November, 2024 at State House Entebbe and Parliament of Uganda

He said if the historical mission of market integration is not handled well, East Africa is likely to end up like Latin America which is underdeveloped, yet it is very rich, when it comes to natural resources. “Latin America is a very rich part of the world, but you see…

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Uganda: Special Forces Command (SFC) Deputy Commander Tips Army Officers on Military Planning and Adaptability

The SFC Deputy Commander also congratulated the officers for successfully finishing their course on VVIP protection

“Adaptability is, how do you react in case one bullet from the enemy goes, how do you adapt to the situation? It’s very important for our VVIP operatives to adjust and adapt to such situations,” he said. Brig. Gen. Nyakikuru made the remarks on 18th October 2024 at the Very…

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Uganda: President Museveni And Makerere University Professors Discuss African History

Prof. Samwiri Lwanga Lunyiigo requested the President to get time and write his book about the history of Uganda and Africa in general, saying it’s high time Africans wrote their own history

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday 16th October 2024 met and held discussions with Makerere University Professors from the history department at State House, Entebbe. The discussions revolved around African history and heritage. “I was watching some commentaries on the just concluded 62nd Independence Day Anniversary and one Prof. Ndebesa Mwambutsya’s…

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Uganda: President Museveni Settles Kyaka Land Dispute

President Museveni emphasised that it was a mistake for the people to encroach on the government land and cautioned them not to repeat such actions in the future

The disputed land covers Kyaka I; Kazinga Town Council, Rwentuha and Migamba Sub-Counties. Addressing residents at Rwentuha Primary School in Rwentuha Sub-County, Kyaka South, the President assured the locals that they will remain on the land and promised to relocate the planned Industrial Park and the investor who plans to…

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Uganda: “Youth Unemployment is a Genuine Concern”- Col. Nakalema Tells Academicians

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has rallied academicians to find lasting solutions to the recurring burden of youth unemployment in Uganda

According to Col. Nakalema, the rampant unemployment rate in Uganda exacerbated by corruption levels and the failure for the youth to access policy makers, needs concerted efforts of all stakeholders to find both short-term and long-term solutions to tame the likely outcomes. “When these young people tell us that we…