Tag: Julius Mucunguzi

Gov’t Rolls Out New Reforms to Boost Meat Exports and Public Health in Uganda

The Government of Uganda has launched a major nationwide campaign to overhaul its meat production systems in a bid to safeguard public health, enhance food safety, and meet international trade standards. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture,...

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Ugandan Priest as Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux

Religion

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Simon Peter Engurait, a 53-year-old Ugandan-born priest, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana. This appointment marks the first time a Ugandan and African immigrant has been...

Politics

UPPA Dialogue Urges Reforms to Protect Press Freedom in...

The Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA) marked World Press Freedom Day 2025 with a high-level dialogue at Parliament on...

National News

EC Commences General Update of National Voters Register Ahead...

The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially kicked off the general update of the National Voters Register, a crucial step...

Politics

EC to Start PWD Mapping for Inclusive Elections in...

Disabled voters have historically faced several impediments, but the EC is attempting to remove these barriers in an effort to hold more inclusive elections. According to the amended 1995 Electoral Commission Act, the electoral process must be inclusive and conducted under conditions of freedom and fairness.

National News

End Voter Bribery, Corruption during Elections- Byabakama

The Independent Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, has rallied politicians to address voter bribery, corruption, and vote...