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President Museveni Tasks Journalists to Promote Regional Integration, Defend Parish Development Model (PDM) Initiative

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today called on journalists to take a lead role in promoting East African integration and defending government programs such as the Parish Development Model (PDM)

According to the President, the journalists should use their platforms to promote national development. While meeting journalists of Greater Mubende at State Lodge- Mubende, the President emphasized that the media has a critical role to play in shaping public discourse and building a unified, economically viable region. The meeting was…

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President Museveni Officiates at Makerere University Research and Innovations Week

His Excellency, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was the Guest of Honour at the Makerere University Research and Innovations Week today, where he engaged with exhibitors and delivered a compelling speech at the Freedom Square grounds

In his address, President Museveni reminded Ugandans that the lagging progress in science and technology was one of the main reasons Africa suffered colonial exploitation. He asserted, “From the very beginning, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) recognised that this was one of the major bottlenecks for the progress of Uganda…

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President Museveni, United Nations (UN) Special Envoy On Great Lakes Region Discuss Regional Matters

President Museveni agreed to host the ROM summit slated for May 2025, adding that the exact date would be communicated in the due course

The United Nations Special Envoy of the Secretary General for the Great Lakes Region H.E Huang Xia yesterday paid a courtesy call to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House Entebbe. During the meeting, the President and the UN Envoy discussed a number of regional issues which included among others…

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President Museveni Hosts Iftar Dinner at State House, Praises Muslim Community for Ramadan Observance and Emphasizes Unity and Economic Empowerment

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday hosted the Muslim community for an Iftar dinner at State House Entebbe

During the dinner, the President congratulated the Muslims for successfully fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. “We are left with only a few days for Ramadan to end. We pray that God keeps us safe until the end,” he said. President Museveni also urged believers that as they worship…

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President Museveni, Other East African Community (EAC) And Southern African Development Community (SADC) Leaders Meet Over Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Security Situation

The Joint Summit of the Heads of State and Government of EAC and SADC was co-chaired by H.E William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Chairperson of the EAC and H.E Emmerson Mnangagwa, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe

Yesterday, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, other leaders of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) held a virtual meeting in a warm and cordial atmosphere to deliberate on the security situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Joint Summit of the Heads…

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“We Can’t Have Strategic Security In Africa Without Integration”- President Museveni Tells Algerian Military Officers

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged countries in the Maghreb region to integrate in order to ensure strategic security, economic growth and political stability

According to the President, overcoming historical rivalries and fostering regional unity is key to ensuring long-term peace and resilience not only in North Africa but the whole of Africa. Countries in the Maghreb region include Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia. “So that’s why we’re always looking at the Maghreb…

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Senior Presidential Advisor Byaruhanga Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Muslim Community Inclusion

The Senior Presidential Advisor in-charge of Political Mobilization, Mr. Moses Byaruhanga has reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring inclusivity and development for the Muslim community

He made the remarks yesterday while presiding over the First National Workshop of the National Assembly of Imams and Duats of Uganda, held in conjunction with the Kampala District Council for Imams Development Forum in Bukandula, Gomba District. The event, themed: “Enhance Peace Campaign, Security, and Development”, brought together religious…

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Special Forces Command (SFC) Commander Stresses Importance Of Continuous Training In Building A Modern Military Force

The Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), Maj. Gen. David Mugisha has underscored the importance of continuous training in developing a modern and capable military force

Speaking at the pass-out ceremony for 98 officers (including 14 females) who completed a six-month Sub-Unit Commanders Course at the Airborne Training School-Amilcar Cabral (ATSAC) in Nakasongola yesterday, Maj Gen. Mugisha re-echoed the words of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who said, “Training is the backbone of a military. Without training,…

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“Prioritize National Resistance Movement (NRM) Message Of Wealth Creation,” President Museveni Urges Kigezi Leaders

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appealed to leaders at all levels in the Kigezi sub-region to prioritize wealth creation and household income which is key to reducing poverty and driving socio-economic growth

“My main message to all of you is prioritizing the National Resistance Movement (NRM) message on wealth creation. Uganda has so many development needs; it is alright to talk about them, but prioritizing is crucial. Like the Bible tells us: seek me first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness;…

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Uganda: President Museveni Calls for Establishment of an Egg Processing Factory

The President reminded the Kigezi people that the only medicine to poverty is intensive agriculture by using their small portions of land but going for products with high returns

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said that the government will establish a processing factory to add value to eggs in order to strengthen the economy, improve nutrition and food security. According to the President, the volume of eggs is increasing yet the market is not enough, and instead of selling…