Author: Patricia Osman
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President Museveni Issues One-Month Ultimatum for Cattle Compensation Audit in Northern Uganda
Gulu, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a one-month ultimatum for the full audit and verification of all recipients and pending claimants under the government’s cattle compensation program in Northern Uganda. The directive aims to establish a uniform rehabilitation rate for all outstanding claimants as the government seeks to streamline the long-running compensation…
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UTB, Partners Host Rob Walker to Spotlight Sports Tourism Ahead of Mt. Rwenzori Marathon
KAMPALA, Uganda– The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in partnership with the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), and the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA), today hosted renowned sports commentator Rob Walker at the UTB offices to highlight the opportunities and impact of sports tourism. The engagement, which focused on the…
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NMS Commended for Transparency Through Technological Innovation
Heads of religious institutions, under their umbrella body the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) have commended the National Medical Stores (NMS) for its technological innovations in the distribution of medicines. This recognition came during their visit to the NMS headquarters and warehouse in Kajjansi. NMS uses the Delivery Monitoring Tool (DMT) an online platform that…
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British High Commissioner Hosts High-Level Meeting to Strengthen UK–Uganda Collaboration in Tourism and Conservation
TOURISM: The British High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Lisa Chesney, MBE, hosted a high-level meeting at her residence, bringing together key leadership from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), and the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA). In attendance were UWA Executive Director Dr. James Musinguzi (PhD), UTB Chief Executive…
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Uganda to Host First-Ever Rhino Naming Ceremony as USD 11 Million ‘Name a Rhino’ Conservation Campaign Reaches Milestone
Kampala, Uganda – The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), and the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities have announced that Uganda will host its first-ever Rhino Naming Ceremony on 22nd September 2025 at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola District. The announcement was made during a high-level breakfast meeting in Kampala, attended…
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Ministry of Works Decries Funding ShortFall
KAMPALA, Uganda– Ministry of Works and Transport is requesting additional funding to effectively fulfill its mandate of planning, developing, and maintaining efficient transportation services. According to the line minister, General Edward Katumba Wamala, the ministry is currently experiencing delays in several key road and bridge projects across the country a challenge he attributes to a…
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Rising Data Demand Drives Airtel’s East Africa Performance
Airtel’s East Africa operations recorded strong growth in the latest quarter, driven by surging data consumption, an expanding customer base, and continued investment in network infrastructure. Reported revenue from mobile services rose to 498 million dollars up from 423 million dollars in the first quarter of 2024, supported by a 47.4% increase in data usage…
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UTB Board and Management Visit UHTTI to Strengthen Strategic Tourism Partnerships
Senior officials from the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), including the Board of Directors and Management staff, have paid a courtesy visit to the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) in Jinja. The visit was part of UTB’s ongoing commitment to strengthening partnerships with key institutions in Uganda’s tourism and hospitality sector. The primary goal…
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Matt B Donates Grammy Awards to Uganda Museum
Kampala, Uganda — Multi-Grammy Award-winning American Afrobeat artist Matthew David Benson, popularly known as Matt B, has donated all four of his Grammy Awards to the Uganda Museum—making Uganda the first African country to house Grammy trophies of this kind. The awards will be part of a dedicated exhibition at the Uganda Museum, featuring Matt B’s…
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President Museveni Commissions Shs 56 Billion Road Project in Wakiso, Urges Residents to Harness New Opportunities
WAKISO, UGANDA –President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned the construction of the Bukasa–Ssentema–Kakiri road, a 12-kilometer stretch in Wakiso District, at a cost of 56 billion Ugandan shillings. The project, aimed at enhancing business operations and improving service delivery in the area, is part of the government’s ongoing effort to bolster infrastructure and drive socio-economic…