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Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Uganda | Jan 22, 2025

Ambassador Zhang Lizhong attended the Opening ceremony of Uganda-China Tourism and Cultural Symposium

During the symposium, the tourism and culture exhibition and performance, tourism industry guests dialogue and B to B negotiation were also held

On January 21, Ambassador Zhang Lizhong attended the Uganda-China Tourism and Cultural Symposium co-hosted by Uganda Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, and the Chinese Embassy in Uganda. Tom Butime, Uganda's Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Amb. H.E Oliver Wonekha, Uganda Ambassador to China, Dai Bin, president of China…

Source: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) | Jan 22, 2025

National Adaptation Plans: Building Resilience in a Changing Climate

64 countries have submitted their NAPs to UN Climate Change, including most recently Azerbaijan, Spain, the United States and Zimbabwe; additionally, Uganda has submitted two sectoral NAPs

National plans to adapt to the escalating impacts of climate change are a necessity for every country. Whether developed or developing, countries worldwide are increasingly recognizing the threat posed by rising temperatures and extreme weather events and prioritizing climate resilience to safeguard lives, livelihoods and economies. Beyond immediate protection, these…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Jan 22, 2025

Yaka metre upgrade reaches 2.2 million users

The upgrade was necessitated by the global Token Identifier (TID) rollover mandated by the Standard Transfer Specification (STS) Association

The State Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Sidronious Okaasai Opolot has revealed that at least 2.2 million energy consumers across Uganda have successfully upgraded their prepaid Yaka metres. This he said, represents 95.5 per cent of all installed meters for Umeme and Uganda Electricity Distributing Company Limited…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Jan 22, 2025

Auditor General's reports to be handled differently – Tayebwa

Tayebwa also said that the Auditor General was urged to carry out value for money audits and special audits, in a bid to produce a comprehensive report to be considered by Parliament

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has said the Business Committee of Parliament will discuss a strategy to effectively handle reports of the Auditor General. According to the Deputy Speaker, government can only implement recommendations of the Auditor General if they have been adopted by Parliament. “If you wait for four…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Jan 22, 2025

Uganda: Gov’t urged to introduce electronic Identification cards

The ministry had extended the validity of expired national IDs to address immediate challenges, particularly for citizens using them as travel documents within the East African Community (EAC)

Legislators have urged the Ministry of Internal Affairs to introduce electronic identification cards (e-IDs) without expiry dates stating that it will reduce costs and eliminate the inconveniences associated with mass physical card renewals. The Members of Parliament made the call during a plenary session chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa…

Source: State House Uganda | Jan 22, 2025

President Museveni meets Delegation from Emirates Airlines

President Museveni warmly welcomed the delegation to Uganda, highlighting the uniqueness of the country's beautiful climate that he attributed to the country sitting on Equator

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday 21st January 2025 met a high-level delegation from the Emirates Airlines who paid a courtesy call on him at State House, Entebbe. The delegation which was led by the Emirates Country Manager for Uganda Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Taher and accompanied by the Emirates Station…

Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Jan 19, 2025

Uganda: President Museveni Meets Delegation from White House

During the meeting, President Museveni and his guests discussed trade, infrastructure development as well as other areas of mutual interest between Uganda and the United States of America

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday 17th January, 2025 met a delegation from the White House at State Lodge, Nakasero. The delegation, accompanied by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Anita Among, comprised Dr. Rollan Roberts, the former US Presidential Candidate, Mr. David Woodruff, representing the Senate of West Virginia,…

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Source: International Criminal Court (ICC) | Jan 17, 2025

Questions and answers on the confirmation of charges hearing against Joseph Kony at the International Criminal Court

Joseph Kony is suspected of 36 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, allegedly committed between at least 1 July 2002 until 31 December 2005 in northern Uganda

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: State House Uganda | Jan 16, 2025

Uganda: President Museveni Concludes Four-Day Working Visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE); Meets with the Ruler of Sharjah

The Ruler of Sharjah, while presenting a sketch map of Kidepo Airport, thanked President Museveni for his visit and commended his efforts in transforming Uganda's economy

President Yoweri Museveni has today, Thursday 16th January 2025, concluded his four-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates by visiting His Highness Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member of the UAE and Ruler of Sharjah. The president was welcomed at the Royal Palace in Sharjah…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Jan 15, 2025

Uganda: ‘Increase funds for prosecution of Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases’

CSBAG prayed that Parliament allocates adequate funding to the organs involved in the prosecution of GBV cases and asked that at least Shs2.6 billion is earmarked for sensitisation and public education

The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has descried the low rate of prosecution of cases related to Gender Based Violence which has left many victims devastated. According to Emmanuel Kashaija, a CBSAG member, the situation of GBV has largely remained unchanged saying only a small fraction of victims receive…