Ambassador Ssentongo reaffirmed Ugandan government’s commitment to strengthening cross-border tourism cooperation, noting that tourism is central to the country’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy, which aims to grow the economy from US$50 billion to US$500 billion by 2040. He called for practical, time-bound solutions to trade barriers affecting tourism and regional business competitiveness.

Sweden’s Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Anna-Maria Olsson, celebrated the decade-long partnership between Uganda and Sweden in developing critical electricity transmission infrastructure.

The Prime Minister explained that the decision followed difficulties in securing large tracts of land within the sub-region for resettling affected communities.

“Our message is clear: If you drink alcohol, do not drive,” Kananura said, warning that police would not allow anyone to endanger lives through drink-driving.

The decision prompted the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) to condemn the action, calling it an unlawful suspension. The association demanded the immediate withdrawal of the decision and called for an end to what it termed as political theatrics in health facilities.

According to the ministry, the funds will finance key sectors, including health, education, transport, energy, local government services and preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The inaugural race will take place once a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera is complete. The track will be developed to meet Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Grade 1 standards, required for hosting Formula One races.

IWA leadership has expressed confidence in Uganda’s ability to organise the congress successfully, while NWSC has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the country is ready to welcome international participants.

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.

“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.

The government has been implementing the restructuring of teacher education through the establishment of UNITE and the transition from the previous college-based system. The reforms have included the phasing out of the traditional National Teachers Colleges and Primary Teachers Colleges as institutions for teacher training, with teacher education being reorganised under the new framework.

The President said older persons should be supported according to their circumstances, with particular attention given to those who have no families or homes.