Museveni Charts Uganda’s Economic Growth, Targets $74 Billion Economy by 2027

The President emphasised the need to ensure that economic growth translates into improved household incomes, citing government programmes such as Operation Wealth Creation and the Parish Development Model (PDM).

President Museveni Calls for Stronger African Economies, Regional Integration to Boost Defence

“Can you have a strong army and a strong and safe country without a strong economy? Can you have a strong defence force and a strong and safe country without cohesive politics? Finally, can you have a strong defence force and a strong and safe country without, in some cases, addressing the issue of geo-strategic location such as being landlocked?” President Museveni asked.

MIAAF Moves to Reform Fisheries, Agriculture and FMD Control

The government will also adopt targeted enforcement, focusing on specific non-compliant landing sites instead of imposing broad fishing bans. Better management of the sector is expected to increase national revenue and foreign exchange earnings.

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Manchester City Found Guilty of Premier League Financial Breaches

According to the Premier League, some sponsorship payments were partly funded by ADUG but were recorded as commercial revenue generated by Manchester City. The commission also found that other arrangements were used to reduce the club’s reported expenses.

HOIMA: Kabalega International Airport Receives First Passenger Aircraft

Kabalega International Airport also called Hoima International Airport is Uganda’s second international airport after Entebbe. Its construction began in 2018 as part of infrastructure for the oil industry in the Albertine Graben, the planned Uganda Oil Refinery, and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). It is also intended to support tourism and agriculture in western Uganda.

President Museveni Pledges Action to Ensure Uganda’s Readiness for AFCON 2027

Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania will jointly host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations under the Pamoja arrangement, bringing the continental tournament to East Africa.

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Segura said co-presidents Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo had violently suppressed peaceful protests since 2018, unjustly detained, tortured and killed opponents, persecuted Catholic clergy, and silenced independent media and civil society. 
"Uganda has over 15 million learners and only about 300,000 teachers. The pupil-to-teacher ratio is already 1:58 to 1:60 in many UPE schools, against the recommended 1:45. Closing dozens of colleges and keeping only a few centres will drastically cut annual output. This gap will never be closed if this arrangement is fast-tracked by government," Lubega said.

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"Our people respect conservation, but they also need to eat and earn. If we can protect the most critical breeding zones while opening up part of the 200 square kilometres for regulated community fishing, we protect both the fish and the people," Maseruka said.

UDB Issues Ugx 150Bn Grant to Boost Development

Uganda Development Bank (UDB) in partnership with local contractors has issued a grant of Ugx 150Bn to boost infrastructural development with an aim of...

Government Pledges To Support PSFU With USD 50m In Financial Year 2024/2025

The government of Uganda has pledged to support the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) with USD 50 million in the next financial year 2023/2024. While...
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Museveni Charts Uganda’s Economic Growth, Targets $74 Billion Economy by 2027

The President emphasised the need to ensure that economic growth translates into improved household incomes, citing government programmes such as Operation Wealth Creation and the Parish Development Model (PDM).
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“Can you have a strong army and a strong and safe country without a strong economy? Can you have a strong defence force and a strong and safe country without cohesive politics? Finally, can you have a strong defence force and a strong and safe country without, in some cases, addressing the issue of geo-strategic location such as being landlocked?” President Museveni asked.

MIAAF Moves to Reform Fisheries, Agriculture and FMD Control

The government will also adopt targeted enforcement, focusing on specific non-compliant landing sites instead of imposing broad fishing bans. Better management of the sector is expected to increase national revenue and foreign exchange earnings.

Sports

Manchester City Found Guilty of Premier League Financial Breaches

According to the Premier League, some sponsorship payments were partly funded by ADUG but were recorded as commercial revenue generated by Manchester City. The commission also found that other arrangements were used to reduce the club’s reported expenses.

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Museveni Charts Uganda’s Economic Growth, Targets $74 Billion Economy...

The President emphasised the need to ensure that economic growth translates into improved household incomes, citing government programmes such as Operation Wealth Creation and the Parish Development Model (PDM).

President Museveni Calls for Stronger African Economies, Regional Integration...

“Can you have a strong army and a strong and safe country without a strong economy? Can you have a strong defence force and a strong and safe country without cohesive politics? Finally, can you have a strong defence force and a strong and safe country without, in some cases, addressing the issue of geo-strategic location such as being landlocked?” President Museveni asked.

MIAAF Moves to Reform Fisheries, Agriculture and FMD Control

The government will also adopt targeted enforcement, focusing on specific non-compliant landing sites instead of imposing broad fishing bans. Better management of the sector is expected to increase national revenue and foreign exchange earnings.

Byanyima Says Besigye’s Detention Shows a Hollowed-Out Constitution

According to Byanyima, Besigye was once again in detention and had become gravely weakened after months of imprisonment and illness. His case, she said, was not simply about the persecution of one leader, but also served as a warning designed to raise the cost of opposing the government.

Museveni Urges Africa to Prioritise Continental Integration in Meeting...

“We should associate with a united Africa in the context of the Continental Free Trade Area and other trade partners of our choice, rather than clustering Africa depending on former colonial association,” Museveni said.

MAAIF Convenes District Leaders Over Drought, Irrigation and Agricultural...

“H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni told us, this is ‘Kisanja Hakuna Kulala’, so wake up and wake those slumbering on the job near you. Let us challenge one another where we see complacency. Let us not allow ourselves to settle into comfort or preserve friendships at the expense of performance and progress,” Tumwebaze noted.

UGX 22.7Bn Corruption-linked Funds Under Investigation as Museveni’s Campaign...

Isoke highlighted that the campaign is currently operating in Bunyoro, covering Kiryandongo, Masindi, Buliisa, Hoima and Hoima City, with the broader aim of recovering public resources, strengthening accountability and improving service delivery.

OAS Members Demand Nicaragua Free Prisoners and Reverse Constitutional...

Segura said co-presidents Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo had violently suppressed peaceful protests since 2018, unjustly detained, tortured and killed opponents, persecuted Catholic clergy, and silenced independent media and civil society.