Green military trucks bearing white H4DF license plates travel across Uganda's roads daily. The Uganda People's Defence Forces uses this single code for nearly all military vehicles regardless of their actual division. Military officials originally designed H4DF to represent Headquarters 4th Division Forces based in Gulu. Army restructuring led commanders to adopt the code for logistical simplicity across all units.
The letters break down as H for Headquarters, 4 for 4th Division and DF for Defence Forces. Citizens often spot these vehicles far from Gulu, raising questions about military transparency. Other military codes exist but appear rarely on public roads. UPDF appears on some ceremonial vehicles and senior officer transport...
Two Uganda-based health organizations held a meeting Thursday to discuss their work fighting eye diseases across the country. Ubora Foundation Africa partnered with Eye Health Africa to share results from recent projects aimed at preventing blindness. The groups brought together medical workers and partners who focus on vision care programs.
The organizations completed a major training project that lasted from February 2024 through June 2025. Global Health Partnerships provided funding for the effort at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital. Medical staff learned how to spot and treat a condition called retinopathy of prematurity that affects babies born early. The disease ranks among the top causes of childhood blindness. Specialists from...
Uganda will stop companies from shipping raw corn that fails new safety tests. The Uganda National Bureau of Standards plans to require all exported corn to carry special quality marks and health permits. Officials want to fight dangerous mold contamination that makes people sick.
The standards agency teaches small businesses how to handle grain safely at its training center outside Kampala. Patricia Bageine Ejalu works as deputy director for standards at the bureau. She says farmers and grain dealers must learn proper storage methods to prevent harmful mold growth. Poor handling during harvest and storage creates most contamination problems.
The new rules were supposed to start earlier but officials delayed the program to train more...
The Industry Enhancement Centre worked with I&M Bank Uganda to teach small business owners about money management. Business leaders from many different fields attended the training sessions. The program helped them learn better ways to handle their company finances. Training sessions focused on practical skills that small businesses need most. The partnership aimed to help local companies succeed and expand.
Stella Akol leads small business banking at I&M Bank and ran the second day of training. She told business owners they must learn basic money skills to grow their companies. Akol explained that separating personal money from business funds helps companies stay organized. She also taught participants how to manage cash flow and find...
President Museveni spoke to 52 senior military officers at a college in Jinja City about youth protests spreading across Africa. He told the officers that African countries lack proper plans for creating wealth from their natural resources. The president said this problem causes young people to rebel against their governments. Officers from Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Kenya, South Sudan and Malawi attended the one-year training course. A Kenyan officer asked what leaders miss about Generation Z that leads to uprisings.
Museveni said Africa has plenty of resources but fails to use them well. He pointed to Uganda as an example of progress from independence to today. Only 4 percent of Ugandans participated in the money economy at...
Salam Charity launched its Smart Community Program across Rwampara District to help families build better lives through local development projects. The organization brought this successful model from Sri Lanka to Western Uganda communities. Hajj Karim Kaliisa led the charity as managing director during the launch. The program targets social needs, economic growth, education improvements and health services for rural residents. Officials spent three days meeting with village leaders to plan sustainable income projects.
The charity selected four main activities that families can start quickly without large investments. Residents will raise chickens and rabbits to sell at local markets. Women and youth groups will learn soap making and...
Kenyan police recovered stolen cattle after suspected Turkana youths raided across the Uganda border. The incident happened on June 25 when raiders crossed into Uganda and drove away livestock. Ugandan officials quickly contacted Kenya about the theft. Joint security forces moved fast to stop the criminals. Police intercepted the suspects on June 27 after a gunfight forced them to flee.
The cattle represent important assets for pastoralist communities in the region. Authorities secured the animals and will verify ownership before returning them. Officials praised the quick cooperation between Kenya and Uganda. The successful operation shows improved regional security partnerships. Police warned communities against future cross-border...
The World of Coffee 2025 trade show started today at its Geneva location. East African coffee producers captured immediate attention from visitors drawn to their aromatic displays. Uganda positioned itself at the front of the competition after arriving early to establish its presence. Coffee enthusiasts and international buyers crowded around the Ugandan exhibit sampling different varieties. The country brought both high-altitude Arabica beans and strong Robusta blends for tasting.
Ugandan representatives emphasized their goal of expanding into new global markets rather than just displaying products. Live coffee cupping demonstrations and promotional activities attracted steady streams of interested visitors throughout the opening day...
Rugby Africa announced the complete schedule for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup tournament. The competition takes place from July 8 through July 19 at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Uganda. This tournament serves as Africa's official pathway to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The winning team earns an automatic berth at the global championship. Eight nations will compete for the continental title and World Cup qualification.
Quarter final action begins Tuesday, July 8 with four matches scheduled throughout the day. Defending champions Zimbabwe face Morocco at 10 a.m. to open the tournament. Algeria battles Côte d'Ivoire at noon after finishing as runners-up last year. Namibia meets Senegal in the third contest of the opening day. Kenya and host nation...
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