In a powerful address at the Africa Youth Forum held during the Summit of the Future in New York, Uganda’s Prime Minister, Rt Hon Nabbanja Robinah, emphasized the critical importance of peace and security, calling on world leaders, particularly the United Nations, to prioritize youth affairs for sustainable development. Prime …

The Ugandan military announced on Friday that it is initiating an investigation into a helicopter crash that occurred in Somalia, where all four peacekeepers aboard survived the incident. Felix Kulayigye, spokesperson for the Ugandan military, informed The Telegraph via telephone that the inquiry aims to determine the circumstances surrounding the …

Scientists from the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) and the Medical Research Council (MRC) have initiated a two-year study to develop a vaccine targeting Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), a zoonotic disease that affects both humans and animals. The global threat posed by CCHF puts nearly three billion people at risk, …

Maj Gen Henry Masiko, Chairperson of the Field Inspection Project at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA), has urged civil servants, especially engineers, architects, and planners, to prioritize high-quality work in government projects. “If you want to earn the public’s trust, deliver work that the government can rely …

In a move to enhance connectivity across Africa, Uganda Airlines has launched a new flight route to Abuja, Nigeria, increasing its total destinations to over 20. This follows the successful introduction of services to Lagos, the commercial hub of Nigeria, just a year prior. The inaugural flight to Abuja took …

Today, Victoria University Kampala held its 8th graduation ceremony at the luxurious Speke Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo, where over 1,470 students received Master’s degrees, Bachelor’s degrees, diplomas, and certificates across various fields of study. The ceremony featured Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, as the Chief Guest, …

This week, the African Union (AU) announced a significant boost to peace efforts across the continent, allocating $7 million to regions heavily impacted by conflict and instability. This funding aims to support critical initiatives in Sudan and South Sudan, including backing the transition process in Juba and facilitating Khartoum’s peace …

Donozio Kahonda, MP for Ruhinda South and Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Defence, has called on the government to expedite the rollout of digital number plates to help reduce crime in Uganda. In a September 20, 2024, interview at Parliament, Kahonda highlighted the potential of these plates, which were …

Zoho, a global leader in cloud-based business tools, has teamed up with Bridge International Academies, a prominent education provider in Africa, to improve education access for underserved communities in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda. The partnership, announced at the Zoholics Lagos event, will support over 1,500 Bridge schools that serve low-income …

Ugandan DStv subscribers are expressing mounting frustration after MultiChoice Uganda announced another price increase, just six months after the last hike in April 2024. Many customers are canceling their subscriptions, citing financial strain and dissatisfaction with the service. The new price adjustments, set to take effect in October, will see …