By Henry Okurut The Ugandan government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), has launched a comprehensive initiative to guarantee the production and consumption of hygienic and safe meat across the country. This move underscores the government’s commitment to safeguarding public health by modernizing abattoirs and slaughterhouses and establishing stringent policies for proper meat handling. In a statement released to newsrooms, MAAIF highlighted its collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, District Local Governments, the Ministry of Health, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS),…
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By Henry Okurut Uganda’s refugee operations face a new setback as plans are underway to reduce staff responsible for managing refugee affairs due to significant funding shortfalls. This development comes amid mounting financial constraints that have placed Uganda in a difficult position, prompting the need for critical and urgent decisions. In a joint statement released on May 30, 2025, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Government of Uganda announced the outcomes of a high-level meeting held on May 23, 2025. The meeting addressed the implications of a strained global funding environment on refugee operations worldwide, including…
Captain Mike Mukula, the National Vice Chairperson of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) for Eastern Uganda, has issued a stern warning to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, advising him to refrain from involving himself in Teso region’s sensitive matters, particularly the long-standing issue of cattle compensation. Mukula’s admonition follows a recent event where Bobi Wine, during his visit to Teso, presented seven calves to selected elders as a symbolic gesture of solidarity with the victims awaiting compensation for cattle lost during past insurgencies. This act was part of a Memorandum of Understanding…
In a significant turn of events within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party’s internal elections in Namutumba District, State Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Hon. Persis Namuganza, secured the position of Secretary for Finance. Representing Bukono County, Namuganza triumphed over her opponent, Gusango Samuel, with a decisive 513 votes to 222. Expressing her gratitude, Namuganza thanked the people of Namutumba and the NRM fraternity for their continued trust. She interpreted her victory as a stand against sabotage, having faced blackmail and derogatory remarks during her campaign. “The people of Namutumba know that Persis Namuganza, the princess, is genuine,…
NRM National Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda, Captain Mike Mukula, has described President Yoweri Museveni as a God-sent leader for Uganda and the wider region. Highlighting the President’s tolerant and diplomatic handling of critics, Mukula reflected on Museveni’s historic 1986 inaugural address, saying the President has faithfully upheld the vision he laid out at the time. “At the steps of Parliament in 1986, he made a clear and visionary statement, declaring that it was not just a change of guard, but a fundamental change. And indeed, he has lived up to that,” Mukula stated. According to Mukula, despite criticism, Museveni…
A new revolution in Paper manufacturing is taking shape in Uganda with production of recycled craft paper for boxes. At the forefront of this is Modern Laminates a factory based in Njeru in Buikwe District near the Industrial City of Jinja. The facility has ventured into producing virgin craft paper out of wood an activityis made possible with readily available of raw materials. The Director Modern Laminates Dhruv Thummar says the Company has its own tissue culture lab where bamboo seedlings are being made which will also be supplied to outgrowers in the area and beyond. “We are going to…
By Henry Okurut The Intergovernmental Authority on Development is taking the lead in restoring calm, harmony and peace in South Sudan. A meeting of Heads of State has been scheduled for Wednesday with the situation that appears to be fragile in the World’s youngest Nation topping the agenda. This follows tensions reported to be running seriously high after an opposition-linked militia overran an army base loyal to President Salva Kiir in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state. It is reported that on 4th March, 2025, a Nuer militia with ties to Riek Machar, a former rebel leader who is now first…
The Government Chief Whip, Denis Hamson Obua has declared his candidature for NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC) Vice Chairperson for Northern Uganda. In his declaration made public on Sunday, February 9th, 2025, Obua described himself as a tested, tried and trusted Leader. “Fellow Ugandans, especially the leaders and members of NRM. I greet and salute you all. I am seeking your support and mandate to serve as the NRM vice chairperson northern Uganda,” said Obua. Obua is currently the Government Chief Whip who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Ajuri County in the Lango District of Alebtong in…
It was with shock and sadness that the news surrounding the death of George Okurapa was received by Ugandans on Sunday morning. The 1985-1986 former Guild President of Makerere University under the UPC government of Milton Obote passed on in Canada where he has been living for many years. He is believed to have developed breathing complications during a meeting leading to cardiac arrest that caused his death. This explanation however, is still is subject to confirmation by the medical reports. The National Vice Chairperson for the ruling National Resistance Movement for Eastern Uganda Captain Mike Mukula has described the…
It is not a secret anymore that Teso sub region has been confirmed to possess oil wells. In a recent discovery confirmed by the Ugandan Government, the petroleum is found in the Moroto Kadam basin of North Eastern Uganda. According to the Minister of State for Energy in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral development, Okasai Opolot, Kadam covers Bukedea, Kumi and also Katakwi areas. “Now I’m announcing this to alert and in case there’s anybody who has issues on the discovery, demanding for your rights, this is the time for you to actually make clear what your demands are…