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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…

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Brigadier (Brig) General (Gen) Isoke Urges The Youths To Take Responsibility In Fighting Corruption

The dialogue, organised under the Office of Makerere University Guild President, focused on youths and students’ perspectives on the cost of corruption in social and economic transformation

Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke, the head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, has urged Ugandan youths to take responsibility in fighting the pressing issue of corruption. According to Brig. Gen. Isoke, the youths should reflect on their own contributions towards the fight against the vice. “As much as you blame…

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President Museveni Tips Bangladesh Army Officers On Good Governance And Prosperity

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said political leaders should be able to accurately diagnose the problems of the people they lead so that they are able to offer solutions to them

According to the President, a political leader is like a medical doctor who should carry out an accurate diagnosis because if the diagnosis is not right,  the patient (society) will die. “This is what happens in many countries; many countries are killed by bogus doctors who think that someone has…

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President Museveni Advocates For Rationalisation In Public Service To Enhance Efficiency

President Museveni’s dedication to rationalisation and the scientific approach signals a transformative effort toward a more efficient and responsive public service

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday 3rd September 2024 addressed a key meeting at State House Entebbe, advocating for the strengthening of the Public Service Standing Orders. With an emphasis on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery, the President underscored the necessity of rationalisation as a fundamental…

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Uganda - "Government Doesn’t Have Enough Money To Fund Medical Interns,” Says President Museveni

President Museveni called on the medical professionals to support his efforts of increasing the budget so that the government is able to create more posts at the health Centres III and IV to ensure that they absorb as many doctors as possible

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed that the government doesn't have enough money to fund medical interns. The President proposed that to make the work easier, the person who has been sponsoring the medical student during the medical school should be the one to also sponsor him/her during internship. “Who…