Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Defence spending Shs400m monthly to fly troops to Somalia

Byengoma called for money to be made available so that grounded aircraft can be worked on

The Ministry of Defence is spending a total of Shs400 million monthly to fly troops to Somalia and other destinations following the grounding of planes owned by Uganda Air Cargo. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Rosette Byengoma, told the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs that Uganda Air Cargo…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Local political leaders to get salary enhancement

The Ministry of Local Government has been allocated a budget estimate of Shs202.15 billion, an increase of Shs36.7 billion from the current financial year of Shs166.8 billion

Local government leaders will receive a 100 per cent pay increment starting the next financial year, the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Rapheal Magyezi has said. Magyezi, who underscored the need to enhance the remuneration of local political leaders, was appearing before the House Committee on Public Service and Local…

Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Turkish Ambassador Announces Turkiye-Africa Summit Set For 2026

Ambassador Ak proposed Uganda as a potential host for the forthcoming ministerial meetings slated for the last quarter of the year, citing Uganda’s demonstrated capacity to host such gatherings effectively

Today, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, held a meeting with His Excellency Mehmet Fatih Ak, the Ambassador of Türkiye to Uganda. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Kampala, served as a pivotal platform for fostering diplomatic relations…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Funding gaps crippling provision of Information, Communication, Technology (ICT) services - Minister

The communication budget for the Ministry has not been considered for a long time, leaving officers and commissioners with no resources for their work

Funding gaps in the Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and National Guidance are crippling the ministry’s capacity to ICT provide the required services to Ugandans. The Minister for ICT, Hon. Chris Byromunsi, said that ICT and National guidance was born out of a merger yet the Ministry of Finance has…

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Courtesy Call of Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to Thailand on Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs

Both sides discussed ways to advance cooperation between Thailand and Uganda, particularly in expanding economic cooperation, including trade and investment

On 18 March 2024, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, received a courtesy call from H.E. Mrs. Betty Oyella Bigombe, Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to Thailand with residence in Kuala Lumpur, during her visit to Thailand between 12 -…

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Questions and Answers on the Charges Against Joseph Kony and the Commencement of His Confirmation of Charges at the International Criminal Court

Situation in Uganda, Case of The Prosecutor v. Joseph Kony

WHO IS JOSEPH KONY? Joseph Kony was born in September 1961 in Uganda. He is of Acholi ethnicity and a national of Uganda. He is the alleged founder and leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (“LRA”), a Ugandan rebel group that originated in 1987 in northern Uganda among ethnic Acholi…

Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

President Museveni Meets Duke of Edinburgh

The President accepted the role of patron for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Uganda, recognizing the importance of nurturing the next generation of leaders and change-makers

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met and held discussions with His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward at State House Entebbe. Prince Edward is a member of the British royal family. He is the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip. During their meeting, President…

Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Meets with the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry will ensure its success and reechoed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening relations with Venezuela

The Venezuelan Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Mrs. Fatima Fernandes Juarez, this morning met with the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala. H.E Juarez said that the purpose of her visit was to follow up the decision to establish…

Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda Holds Diplomatic Discussions with Norwegian Ambassador

Ambassador Hermansen highlighted Uganda’s role as the current chair of the Non- Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Group of 77 (G77), noting Uganda’s contributions in this capacity

The Honorable Jeje Odong Abubakhar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has, this morning engaged in a productive meeting with Her Excellency Anne Kristin Hermansen, Ambassador of Norway to Uganda, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, Minister Odongo warmly welcomed Ambassador Hermansen and conveyed his intention to travel to…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda Wildlife Authority admits lack of due diligence in contracting firm

The committee interrogated the role of the Contracts Committee, raising concerns about the absence of rigorous background checks

Members of Parliament sitting on the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) have interrogated Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) officials regarding a loss of Shs180 million incurred in a contract related to the gorilla permit system. The inquiry was prompted by revelations from the December 2023 Auditor General’s…