Energy Minister Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa commissioned the 6.6 MW Nyagak III Hydropower Station during ceremonies held in Zombo District. The facility connects to Uganda's national electricity grid after completing a decade-long development process that began in 2015. Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited assumes management responsibilities for the run-of-river power plant. The $20 million infrastructure project operates through a public-private partnership model with the government holding 30 percent ownership stakes. Private consortium members Hydromax Ltd, Dott Services, and Tata Consulting Engineers control the remaining 70 percent equity.
The hydropower station generates approximately 36 GWh annually through two horizontal...
President Yoweri Museveni approved plans for a domestic prepaid water meter production facility during meetings with international investors. Helcraw Electrical from Zimbabwe partnered with Chinese firm Liaison Technologies to propose the manufacturing venture. Director Brendon Jere demonstrated how similar systems transformed water access across Zimbabwe through improved revenue collection and conservation practices. The technology enables consumers to purchase water credits before usage rather than receiving monthly bills. Museveni praised the initiative as beneficial for industrial development and employment creation.
The president instructed Minister Haruna Kasolo to expedite licensing procedures and secure appropriate land...
Uganda National Bureau of Standards launched an electronic system for processing imported goods on July 23, 2025. The web-based platform connects with Uganda Revenue Authority's ASYCUDA World system to streamline customs operations. Executive Director James Kasigwa announced that all importers must utilize this digital portal for mandatory inspections. The system supports regulations requiring clearance certificates before goods leave customs areas. Import operations will receive enhanced transparency through automated certificate generation.
The portal provides importers with digital dashboards for tracking laboratory samples and monitoring progress. Valid conformity certificates and roadworthiness documents receive immediate...
African leaders convened in Nairobi to merge fragmented peace initiatives addressing the Democratic Republic of Congo crisis. Presidents William Ruto of Kenya and Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe jointly led discussions that united the East African Community, Southern African Development Community, and African Union. Former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Uhuru Kenyatta, Catherine Samba-Panza, Sahle-Work Zewde, and Mokgweetsi Masisi participated as facilitators. The summit established a single mediation structure under African Union leadership based in Addis Ababa. Leaders combined the separate Nairobi and Luanda diplomatic tracks into one comprehensive approach.
The African Union received responsibility for coordinating resources and...
The Uganda Communications Commission announced the ninth National Conference on Communications for October 2025. ISBAT University and Gulu University will co-host this event for the first time. The partnership represents a historic collaboration between educational institutions and government agencies. Executive Director Hon. Nyombi Thembo emphasized the conference's role in promoting digital innovation across Uganda. The gathering aims to stimulate research and sustainable technology development throughout the region.
This year's conference adopts the theme of harnessing digital solutions for national development goals. Schools from nearly every Ugandan district received invitations to participate. Dr. Pradeep Kumar from ISBAT...
Kibuli Mosque hosted the annual celebration honoring Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II's enthronement. More than 10,000 people gathered for the cultural ceremony in Kampala District. The festivities lasted eight hours from morning until evening. Security forces monitored the event to ensure public safety. Dignitaries and community members participated in the traditional observance.
Authorities apprehended 57 people who attempted to disrupt the celebration. Kabalagala Police Station processed the suspects on common nuisance charges. SSP Patrick Onyango commended participants for their peaceful conduct. Police are committed to safeguarding future cultural gatherings. The majority of attendees demonstrated respectful behavior throughout the...
Major General Felix Busizoori commended security forces across the West Nile and Acholi regions for their professional handling of nomadic herder relocations. The 4 Infantry Division commander addressed officials during an Operation Harmony assessment at Gulu headquarters. Security teams documented the voluntary departure of 19,826 cattle through Karuma Bridge during the past month. Another 5,390 animals returned to South Sudan under the presidential directive.
Busizoori warned illegal herders from Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and South Sudan against unauthorized border crossings. The general rejected claims that forces killed livestock at detention facilities. He attributed animal deaths to herder negligence rather than...
Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital achieved another significant milestone with the delivery of a second infant through In Vitro Fertilization procedures. The female newborn weighed 3.6 kilograms and was born to parents Salim Malinga and Sayeed Rukusana. Ministry of Health officials celebrated this achievement as evidence of Uganda's expanding capabilities in advanced fertility treatments. The successful birth demonstrates the facility's growing expertise in assisted reproductive technologies.
Uganda established public IVF services at the national referral hospital in August 2024. Medical teams have recorded 11 successful pregnancies since the program began operations. The World Health Organization estimates that infertility...
President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 15% tariff on Ugandan imports as part of measures affecting 69 nations. The policy targets countries with tariff rates between 10% and 41%, taking effect within seven days. Uganda exported goods worth over $140 million to America during 2023, primarily coffee, vanilla, fish, and agricultural products. India faces an 18% rate, while the United Kingdom receives 10% and Taiwan encounters 22% charges.
The Trump administration claims these measures will rebalance global trade relationships. Uganda lost duty-free access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act in January 2024 when the Biden administration suspended benefits over human rights concerns. The United States purchased...
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