Tag: TECHNOLOGY

Why Uganda Martyrs Day Is Important

Every year on June 3, millions of Christians in Uganda and across the world gather to commemorate Uganda Martyrs Day, one of the most important religious events on the African continent. The annual celebration attracts pilgrims...

Government Plans New Border Posts with Kenya and Rwanda to Boost Regional Trade

National News

The government is planning to establish new border entry points along Uganda's frontiers with Kenya and Rwanda as part of efforts to improve cross-border trade, facilitate movement and strengthen regional integration. The announcement was made by the...

Agriculture

Museveni Proposes Scrapping PAYE Tax for Scientists to Accelerate...

Museveni compared the proposed exemption to existing tax relief for police and army personnel, stressing that scientists deserve similar recognition for their role in national development.

National News

Museveni Tells African Nations to Adapt Science, Technology for...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a stark warning to African nations to adapt to the age of science,...

Education

Cheating of UACE Exams Exposed on Day One

The Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations for 2024 started on November 11, 2024, and will end on December 7, 2024. According to Dan Odongo, the UNEB Executive Secretary, 1,320,400 candidates have registered for the exams, a 7.8% increase from 2023.

National News

Government Commits UGX 257 BN on STI Infrastructure

The government has committed Ugx 257 billion to the development of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) infrastructure through the budget for FY2024/25.

National News

ICT Ministry Urges Gov’t, Public Offices to Avail Information...

The Ministry of Information, Technology, and National Guidance, along with the Africa Freedom of Information Center and Twaweza East Africa, have urged government agencies and public offices to avail information to the public to create transparency and trust between the government and Ugandans.

National News

PSST Encourages Ambassadors to Drive Uganda’s 10-Fold Growth Strategy

he Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST) Ramathan Ggoobi has urged Ambassadors to creatively carry out their duties in line with the 10-fold growth strategy by promoting and marketing Uganda to potential tourists, Uganda’s exports, and attracting more investors.

Security

CDF Kainerugaba Initiates Construction of Multibillion State-of-the-Art Defence Headquarters

The construction of the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters represents a significant step towards the professionalization of the UPDF, guided by the president’s vision.

Business