Wednesday, February 3, 2021 BY DOREEN NASASIRA - Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said the second A330-neo aircraft for Uganda Airlines will enhance the country’s competitiveness and foster economic transformation through the promotion of international trade, generating employment opportunities, and facilitation of movement. He said the continued growth of the National Airline will not only boost [...]
BY DOREEN NASASIRA - President Museveni has said Uganda has made a lot of progress in the fight against HIV and AIDS which has led to a reduction in the country’s HIV prevalence rate from 18% in the 1980s to 6% currently. He said Uganda continues to prioritize HIV responses and additional resources have been allocated towards [...]
By Isaiah Kitimbo - Zombo Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Andrew Kajoyingi has asked local leaders to embrace the baraza saying such meetings foster accountability and transparency in service delivery and management of public finances. “Barazas help you to account for public finances. Attend and explain to citizens how much funds you received and how you spent it. [...]
Berna Ndema - During the Policy Coordination Committee (PCC) meeting chaired by the Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda, the second Uganda Nutrition Action Plan (UNAP II) was endorsed. The plan that will cover 2020 to 2025 was passed during the meeting held on 22nd September 2020 at the Office of the Prime Minister. [...]
BY DOREEN NASASIRA - The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda on behalf of the Government of Uganda has handed over 10 ambulances to the Uganda Red Cross Society which will be deployed on selected highways in the country to respond to emergencies. PM Rugunda, Minister Mary Karooro, PS Dr. Atwine and URCS SG Mr. Kwesiga [...]
BY DOREEN NASASIRA - President Museveni has commended the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda for working with the government in the fight against the vice of corruption. He said the NRM Government strongly believes that religious leaders and institutions have a constitutional duty to contribute to and promote various Government programs, including the war against corruption. [...]
BY DOREEN NASASIRA - The Government of Uganda and the United Nations have signed a joint statement for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation framework(UNSDCF) for Uganda. The signing ceremony took place at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kampala on Wednesday. The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation framework for Uganda seeks [...]
BY DOREEN NASASIRA - Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has launched the National HIV and AIDS strategic plan 2020/21- 2024/25 and the International Conference for AIDS and Sexuality in Africa (ICASA). The National HIV and AIDS strategic plan is a multi-sectoral stakeholder strategy anchored on the National Development Plan III and other International and Regional Obligations [...]
BY DOREEN NASASIRA - The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has received a donation of over UGX 24 million from the Permanent Secretaries of Uganda as part of their contribution towards the fight against Covid-19 Pandemic. The Donation was handed over to the Prime Minister on Friday at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kampala, [...]
The Presidential Investors’ Round Table (PIRT) is a high-level forum chaired by H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda. The forum brings together a select group of both foreign and local investors to advise the Government on incentives, policies and the areas that will result in improved competitiveness of the country in attracting local and [...]
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