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U.S. Embassy in Uganda
Source: U.S. Embassy in Uganda |

United States (U.S.) Mission Uganda Announces a 19.8% Increase in Ugandan Students Studying in the United States, Reaching an All-Time High of 1,303 Students

Uganda is now among the emerging top senders of international students to the United States from Sub-Saharan

s we celebrate 75 years of the Open Doors® 2024 Report on International Educational Exchange, we are pleased to announce that this year marks a record high of Ugandans studying in the United States, with a 19.8% increase from 1,088 in the academic year of 2022/2023 to 1,303 students during the…

U.S. Embassy in Uganda
Source: U.S. Embassy in Uganda |

United States (U.S.) Government Agencies Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Partner with Opportunity Bank to Launch the U.S. Lending Program to Refugees and Host Communities in Africa

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is supporting the partnership by providing advisory services to prospective borrowers and Opportunity Bank

U.S. Government Agencies DFC and USAID Partner with Opportunity Bank to Launch the First-Ever U.S. Lending Program to Refugees and Host Communities in Africa. Kampala, Uganda — The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the U.S. government’s development finance agency, has signed an agreement with Opportunity Bank Uganda Ltd that…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: ‘Increase public education on the Constitution’

Tayebwa made this call whole commissioning the virtual museum of constitutionalism

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has made a call to government and civil society to increase public education on the Constitution. Tayebwa made this call whole commissioning the virtual museum of constitutionalism. The museum was launched during the Constitution Symposium at the Sheraton Hotel, Kampala on Friday, 15 August 2024.…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Tayebwa assures tourism sector of increased funding

In the next financial year, the government will treat tourism as a priority, recognising its immense potential to boost Uganda’s economy

Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has pledged enhanced government commitment to Uganda’s tourism sector vowing increased funding and prioritisation to transform it into a key economic driver.  Speaking as the chief guest at the Ekkula Sustainable Tourism Awards 2024 held at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on Friday, 15 November 2024,…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Speaker Among, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Members of Parliament discuss regional trade, security

The head of the DRC delegation, Hon. Lambert Mende expressed confidence in the strong bilateral relations between the two countries

Speaker Anita Among has met a delegation of Members of Parliament from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with regional security and commerce top on the agenda. Speaker Among said security is critical in enabling integration and growing the trade portfolio between the two countries which is currently undermined by…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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East African Community (EAC) youth leaders urged to emulate independence heroes

The call was made by the Youth Member of Parliament for Northern Region, Hon. Boniface Okot at the opening of the Seventh East African Youth Parliament

Youth in the East African Community member states have been urged to emulate leaders led the liberation struggles that ushered in independence. The call was made by the Youth Member of Parliament for Northern Region, Hon. Boniface Okot at the opening of the Seventh East African Youth Parliament in Arusha,…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Uganda
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Counselor Wang Jianxun was invited to attend the opening ceremony of Wuhan-Entebbe vocational education and training program

The vocational education training held for six consecutive sessions so far is one of the education cooperation projects of Wuhan-Entebbe friendship cities

On November 6th, Counselor Wang Jianxun of the Chinese Embassy in Uganda was invited to attend the opening ceremony of Wuhan-Entebbe vocational education and training program held in Namanveindustrial park, Kampala. Mayor Rulinda of Entebbe was present and delivered a speech. Teachers and representatives from Wuhan City Polytechnic, CHC Analysis UG Ltd.and China Communications Construction Company Ltd., as well…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Uganda
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Ambassador Zhang Lizhong Conducted a Safety Inspection on Busia Mining Project Invested by Chinese Company & Attended the Donation Ceremony of Scholastic Materials to Mawero Primary School

Ambassador Zhang elaborated on the new concepts and new measures announced by President Xi Jinping at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, stressing that China is actively working with Uganda

On November 1, Ambassador Zhang Lizhong, accompanied by Counselor Wang Jianxun, conducted a safety inspection on the Busia Gold Mining Project invested by Wagagai Mining (U) Limited. Ambassador Zhang was also invited to attend the donation ceremony of scholastic materials by Wagagai Mining (U) Limited to Mawero Primary School&China-Uganda painting exchange event. Hon. Wasike Stephen Mugeni, Chairperson of Busia District, others local officials, and hundreds…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Uganda
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Uganda |

Counsellor Wang Jianxun Meets with Minister of Water and Environment of Uganda

The two sides had in-depth exchanges on cooperation in the field of bamboo industry and environment protection

On November 5th, the Counsellor for Economic and Commercial affairs, Mr Wang Jianxun, met with Hon.Sam Cheptoris, the Minister of Water and Environment. During the discussions, the two sides had in-depth exchanges on cooperation in the field of bamboo industry and environment protection. Wang introduced the important outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation 2024. Wang emphasiezed that under the strategic guidance of Chinese President…

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Responds to the Mpox Outbreak in Uganda

The IRC, with support from DG - ECHO, has over the last two months been implementing interventions in response to this outbreak

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is responding to the Mpox outbreak in Uganda where cases have now risen to 359 in up to 35 districts with one confirmed death. The IRC response is part of a broader effort to enhance epidemic preparedness while improving the health and nutrition status of refugees and…