Tag: TECHNOLOGY

DP Faction Petitions EC and IG Over Alleged Financial Mismanagement and Forged Constitution

The faction further alleged that ordinary members were subjected to inflated nomination fees while incumbent leaders paid nothing, and that a party printer purchased for more than UGX 250 million ahead of the 2016 elections has disappeared without explanation or accountability from auditors.

Uganda Turns to Tourism Diplomacy as Ethiopian, Canadian Missions Open New Visitor Markets

Tourism

Earlier this year, Uganda hosted tourism and travel stakeholders from Canada and Ethiopia as part of a strategic effort to strengthen the country's visibility in international markets and attract more visitors through experience-based destination marketing. The familiarization...

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