(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who has held power since 1986, has signaled his intention to seek another term in the country’s upcoming general elections. At 80 years old, Museveni remains one of the longest-serving leaders globally....
(MENAFN) Uganda’s veteran leader, President Yoweri Museveni, has indicated his intention to run again in next year’s general elections. At 80 years old, Museveni stands as one of the globe’s longest-serving heads of state, having held power...
(MENAFN) Uganda’s long-serving head of state, Yoweri Museveni, has indicated he may pursue another presidential term in the national polls scheduled for next year. At 80 years old, Museveni is among the globe’s longest-reigning heads of...
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second...
ODeX and Hapag-Lloyd go live in Uganda, bringing digital invoicing, payments, and eDOs to boost trade efficiency across East Africa’s shipping sector. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ODeX, the trusted digital...
Four young AgriTech innovators have emerged as the winners of the AYuTe NextGen 2025 competition KAMPALA, UGANDA, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Four young agricultural technology (AgriTech) innovators have emerged as the winners of the...
(MENAFN) Russia has officially welcomed Uganda as a BRICS partner country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday during discussions with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo in Moscow. Lavrov expressed eagerness to...
(MENAFN) Uganda successfully contained its recent Ebola outbreak with crucial help from Russian experts, a health official from the country said on Tuesday. Dr. Diana Atwine, permanent secretary at Uganda’s Health Ministry, explained at a...
(MENAFN) During a diplomatic meeting held in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed Russia’s approval of Uganda joining BRICS as a partner state. In discussions with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo, Lavrov stated that “We...
(MENAFN) Uganda successfully contained a recent Ebola outbreak through collaboration with Russian partners, a Ugandan Health Ministry official announced at an international conference in Sochi. Dr. Diana Atwine, Uganda’s permanent secretary at the...
ENTEBBE, Uganda, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Nine Chinese hybrid goats, also known as Jianzhou big-eared goats, have arrived in Uganda as the East African country seeks to boost its goat meat production and livestock industry. The goats -- three males and...
By David Mwanje KAMPALA- The 2025 State of the World Population Report, unveiled at the Uganda Media Centre, redefines the global demographic challenge under the theme “The Real Fertility Crisis: The Pursuit of Reproductive Agency in a Changing...
Beginning January 2026, Uganda will require all petrol sold in the country to be blended with locally produced ethanol, the Ministry of Energy announced on Tuesday. The new policy is aimed at reducing the country’s hefty petroleum import...
The energy ministry announced on Tuesday that Uganda will begin requiring fuel distributors to mix locally produced ethanol with all petrol sold within the country in January next year. This could help reduce the nation's oil import bill. Uganda...
By David Mwanje KAMPALA– The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) has teamed up with the Presidential Industrial Hubs to transform skills training across the nation, ensuring young Ugandans are equipped with market ready...
MD Andrew Kilonzo together with his UBL team, shows off the award Monde Selection award handed to UBL for consistently producing internationally acclaimed, high-quality brands. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL)...
Nairobi, Kenya D.light, a solar energy company founded at Stanford University, has significantly increased its capacity for consumer financing in Africa. On July 1, 2025, the company announced the expansion of its receivables financing facility,...
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, has announced the official rollout of Uganda’s National Biofuels Blending Programme, starting with a 5% ethanol blend in petrol (E5). The announcement was made during a press...
Hadija Jabiri Hadija Jabiri, founder of agribusiness company GBRI, sees untapped potential across Tanzania’s agricultural sector, particularly in processing fruit, vegetables and grains into value-added products. “You can make a lot of money out...
By David Mwanje KAMPALA– Africa’s aviation sector is experiencing a dynamic shift, with African airlines, including Uganda Airlines, posting robust passenger growth in May 2025, outpacing global trends. However, a troubling decline in air cargo...
