Uganda army chief Lt Gen Muhanga asked officers to focus on leading well during a ceremony at Mbuya. He stressed values like trust when Maj Gen Otto took over the Defence Intelligence job from Maj Gen Birungi. Muhanga told everyone that leadership requires good decisions, emotional smarts, and moral courage. He said supplies and intelligence fail without proper leadership.
Maj Gen Otto called his new job an honor that shows trust earned through years of service. He mentioned leading UPDF missions in Central Africa and Somalia as earlier trust tests. He promised to continue his predecessor's work and protect national security ahead of the coming elections. Otto served as the Mountain Division leader before this role.
The outgoing...
Uganda Communications Commission launched its first Postal Courier Baraza today. The event expanded from a simple workshop into a major summit where government groups, licensed companies, and customers came together. They met to create better delivery services focused on what users need.
Rebecca Mukite from UCC said the Baraza helps people share ideas and hear what customers think. She told courier companies they must keep packages safe and follow Ugandan rules through proper licensing. She noted that online shopping creates both problems and new chances for business growth.
UCC leader Nyombi Thembo warned against unlicensed delivery services during his speech. He called licensed operators trusted guardians, but said unlawful couriers...
The ICT Ministry's top official asked girls to study science subjects to create new solutions to everyday problems. Dr. Aminah Zawedde spoke as women make up less than 30 percent of science professionals worldwide. For every two boys studying these subjects at universities, only one girl does the same. Many countries see women using the Internet less often than men. This gap means fewer chances for education, jobs, or business for young women.
Zawedde stressed government plans to help girls reach their full potential in science. She wants girls to use technology for personal growth that helps their communities. She talked at the Girls in ICT Day organized by the Uganda Communications Commission in Kampala on Thursday. The event...
Uganda wants Malaysian businesses to set up shop there because of peace, steady politics, and rapid economic growth. Finance Minister Matia Kasaija pointed to the stable currency and open economy as reasons foreign companies should invest. Private businesses make up about 80 percent of GDP, with rising demand for manufacturing goods and services. The country offers cheap power for large factories along with security that helps exports compete globally. Foreign investment climbed from $1.2 billion in 2020 to $3 billion last year.
Kasaija spoke at the Pearl of Africa Trade Expo in Malaysia, organized through the Uganda High Commission. The event aims to connect with the ASEAN market of ten countries across Southeast Asia. The minister...
Airtel Uganda joined forces with MOGO Uganda and Transsion Holdings to help people buy smartphones through easy payment plans. This team effort aims to break down money barriers that keep many Ugandans from joining the digital world. Customers can visit MOGO retailers or select Airtel stores with their National ID, pick a phone from the Tecno, Infinix, or Itel brands, pay a small first amount, and take home their device right away. Each buyer receives 3GB of free Airtel data monthly for three months to start using their new phone immediately.
Airtel Uganda Managing Director Som Soumendra called smartphones essential tools for success in modern life. He said this partnership makes digital power real and possible for more Ugandans than...
Uganda will soon see a new autobiography from business leader Dr. Amos Nzeyi. The book tells how he rose from poverty to head Crown Beverages Limited, which makes Pepsi drinks in Uganda. His story starts as an orphan at three months old, raised only by his father. Young Nzeyi sold eggs to pay for school when money ran short. The book shows how early struggles shaped his business skills.
The memoir explains lessons learned outside school walls through hard work and hope. Author Nabimanya Ronald published the book that follows both personal success and national changes in Uganda. Readers will find stories about Nzeyi sharing first grade with future leaders like Prime Ministers Amama Mbabazi and Ruhakana Rugunda. Comments from business...
Uganda opened its first armored vehicle showroom through a deal between the United Arab Emirates Streit Group and National Enterprise Corporation. The military set up this showroom at Abayita Ababiri along Entebbe Road. Defence Minister Oleru Abason said it will help people share knowledge and work together. She called it proof that the government supports business partnerships that create new ideas and help the economy grow.
Streit Group Chairman Guerman Goutorov stressed Uganda needs protection as it develops. He invited everyone to visit and learn about these vehicles. NEC Managing Director Lt. Gen. James Mugira thanked Streit Group for supporting this project. The two groups signed their agreement in July 2019. This deal led to a...
Church leaders asked young people to avoid drugs, political hatred, and corruption during Easter sermons across Uganda. Bishop Paul Ssemwogerere warned at Lubaga Cathedral that drug abuse threatens to break apart families and the nation. He called it a looming national disaster that needs immediate action from government officials, lawmakers, and church members. He urged everyone to speak up about dangerous substances harming youth and ruining their future. The bishop also stressed the need for better rehabilitation centers to help those struggling with addiction problems.
Archbishop Kaziimba Mugalu told worshippers at All Saints Cathedral, Nakasero, that Ugandans must work together against corruption, calling it both a moral and...
When a pope dies, the Vatican follows specific rules for selecting his replacement. The College of Cardinals takes charge during this empty seat period called Sede Vacante. They handle regular church business but cannot make major decisions that only popes can make. Most Vatican department heads step down, except for a few key positions, like the Cardinal Camerlengo, who manages finances during this time.
Cardinals from around the world gather in Rome for two types of meetings. All cardinals attend general meetings, even those too old to vote. A smaller group of four cardinals handles daily matters during particular meetings. The cardinals prepare the Sistine Chapel for voting and decide when voting starts. They also destroy the...
