Uganda’s Digital Number Plate System: A Tale of Missed Opportunities!
As someone who has developed vehicle tracking systems in East Africa, watching the unfolding of Uganda’s Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) project implementation by the Ministry of Works and Transport feels like witnessing a technological regression rather than progress.
Uganda Commends AfRECC Foundation’s Pan-African Initiative Against Oesophageal Cancer
The Government of Uganda has reaffirmed its strong support for the African Oesophageal Cancer Consortium (AfrECC) Foundation, recognizing its groundbreaking efforts to combat the growing burden of oesophageal cancer across the African continent.
Village to National Level Elections for Older Persons, Youth and Persons with Disabilities to Begin June 2025
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has released a detailed timeline for the conduct of elections for Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Committees, covering three key demographics: Older Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Youth.
Minister Of State for Foreign Affairs Meets JICA Country Representative
The Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs), Hon. Okello Oryem, held a bilateral meeting with the Country Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Uganda, Mr. Inoue Yoichi, on May 30, 2025. The meeting took place at the Ministry’s headquarters and focused on strengthening the longstanding partnership between Uganda and Japan, particularly through JICA’s development programs.
UDB’s Ojangole named Africa Banker of the Year
The Banker of the Year Award recognises an influential and inspirational leader in the African banking sector whose leadership and vision have driven strong financial performance over the past year, successfully guiding their institution to new heights in the industry.
Threeways Shipping Services Breaks Ground on Strategic Hoima Inland Terminal Facility
Hoima City witnessed a historic moment as Threeways Shipping Services (G) Limited, a subsidiary of the Bro-Group, officially broke ground for their new inland terminal facility at the Bulemwa Site. The ceremony, attended by high-profile stakeholders and government officials, marks a significant investment in Uganda’s growing oil and gas infrastructure.
NIRA Launches Mass National ID Renewal Campaign – Completely Free of Charge
My name is Pamela Ankunda, and I’d like to share some insights about the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) and the significance of what we’re witnessing today.
NIRA holds a special place in my heart as it was where I first discovered my passion for strategic communication. The assignment was both challenging and deeply meaningful—being at the center of an initiative that would fundamentally transform how Ugandans access virtually every essential service in our country.
Uganda Hosts First Diaspora Convention in Tanzania To Bolster National Transformation
The Uganda High Commission Dar-es-Salaam, in collaboration with the Association of the Ugandan Community in Tanzania (AUCT), successfully hosted the 1st Uganda Diaspora Convention on May 23, 2025 under the theme: Harnessing the Diaspora Potential for Socio-economic Transformation: Strengthening Uganda-Tanzania Ties.
Uganda – China Coffee Partnership Blossoms as Inaugural Awareness Tour Concludes
The 1st Uganda-China Coffee Awareness Tour, which began on May 12, 2025, officially concluded today with a landmark event—the inaugural Uganda-China Coffee Trade and Investment Meeting. The tour, hailed as a transformative engagement, has strengthened bilateral cooperation and opened new avenues for trade and investment in Uganda’s coffee sector.
NIRA Launches Convenient Online Pre-Registration Portal for National ID Services
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has streamlined the national ID registration process by introducing a user-friendly online pre-registration portal, making it easier for Ugandans to begin their registration journey from any location with internet access.
Uganda Breweries and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ink Partnership to supply UBL Products to Uganda’s Missions Abroad
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), the leading manufacture of alcoholic beverages in Uganda has today signed a 5-year MoU with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to supply Ugandan Missions abroad with products.
