DINU supporting infrastructure development, livelihoods in Northern Uganda
Supporting infrastructure development is one of the key interventions of the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU), a government program supported by the European Union and implemented by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
GOVERNMENT OF UGANDA TO VACCINATE ALL CITIZENS AGAINST COVID-19
BY DOREEN NASASIRA- The Prime Minister of Uganda, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said the government aims to vaccinate everybody against coronavirus. He noted that the government through the ministry of health is already rolling out
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY URGED TO STEP UP SUPPORT FOR REFUGEES
BY JOYCE BABIRYE - The UNHCR High Commissioner Mr. Filippo Grandi is visiting Uganda to gain an understanding of the refugee operations in a bid to increase support for refugees. On 9th March, 2021, he visited Yumbe
DINU boosting agricultural production and household incomes in Northern Uganda
BY DINU TEAM - Jenifer Mandhawun, 30, lives happily with her two daughters in Atego Sub-county in Nebbi District. As a mother, Mandhawun says: “I was worried when my three-year-old daughter fell sick and became
DINU supporting female farmers to improve food production and household incomes
BY DINU TEAM - In August 2020, Grace Akullo,45, was selected to work as a Community Development Promoter (CDP) by Building Resilience to Enhance Food and Nutrition Security, Income and Health in Northern Uganda (BRENU) team.
Second Uganda nutrition action passed
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
Disaster risk reduction is every one’s business
Every 13th of October, the world marks the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDR) to promote a global culture of disaster risk reduction. It is an opportunity to acknowledge the progress being made toward
Zombo RDC advises leaders on accountability
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
uganda commemorates the world AIDS day
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
PM Rugunda launches the first ever national risk and vulnerability atlas of Uganda
The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda has today launched the first-of-its-kind National Risk and Vulnerability Atlas for Uganda at the Office of the Prime Minister headquarters in Kampala. The National Risk and
OPM rallies district leaders on DINU programme interventions
Gulu – Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has rallied leaders from the North to coordinate and monitor interventions of the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU), a Government programme supported by the European Union and supervised
OPM RALLIES DISTRICT LEADERS ON DINU PROGRAMME INTERVENTIONS
BY ISAIAH KITIMBO Gulu – Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has rallied leaders from the North to coordinate and monitor interventions of the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU), a Government programme supported by
PM RUGUNDA LAUNCHES THE FIRST EVER NATIONAL RISK AND VULNERABILITY ATLAS OF UGANDA
BY ISAAC MUGERA – The Prime Minister of Uganda, RT Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda has today launched the first of its kind National Risk and Vulnerability Atlas for Uganda at the Office of the Prime Minister
UGANDA AIRLINES RECEIVES THE SECOND AIRBUS A330-NEO
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
UGANDA COMMEMORATES THE WORLD AIDS DAY
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%
Zombo RDC advises leaders on accountability
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
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION IS EVERY ONE’S BUSINESS
By Rebecca Nabatanzi Sserwanga - Kampala, 13 October 2020. Every 13th of October, the world marks the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDR) to promote a global culture of disaster risk reduction. It is
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION IS EVERY ONE’S BUSINESS
By Rebecca Nabatanzi Sserwanga - Kampala, 13 October 2020. Every 13th of October, the world marks the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDR) to promote a global culture of disaster risk reduction. It is
SECOND UGANDA NUTRITION ACTION PLAN PASSED
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
Minister advises DINU partners on implementation
BY ISAIAH KITIMBO - State Minister for Northern Uganda Grace Kwiyucwiny has asked implementing partners of the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU) to ensure timely implementation of the various programme activities for quality results.
GOVERNMENT HANDS OVERS AMBULANCES TO UGANDA RED CROSS SOCIETY
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
OPM Supports 500 Officers to Undergo Training in Community Policing in Karamoja
BY ISAIAH KITIMBO - MOROTO. In a bid to enhance skills in community policing, Office of the Prime Minister under the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU), a government programme supported by the European Union,
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI CALLS UPON THE PUBLIC TO SHUN CORRUPTION
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
GOVERNMENT OF UGANDA AND THE UNITED NATIONS SIGN UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION FRAMEWORK JOINT STATEMENT
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
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA LAUNCHES THE NATIONAL HIV AND AIDS STRATEGIC PLAN 2020/21-2024/25
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
JAPANESE AMBASSADOR MAKES PERSONAL DONATION TO THE COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND
BY ISAAC MUGERA, Communications Officer, OPM – The Japanese Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Kameda Kazuaki, has today made a personal donation of Two Million Uganda Shillings (2,000,000/-) to support the Uganda government's response to the
EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON REFUGEE COMMUNITIES IN UGANDA
BY JOYCE BABIRYE - Uganda currently hosts a total of one million four hundred refugees from different parts of the World, but mainly from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Majority of these
PERMANENT SECRETARIES DONATE TOWARDS COVID-19 FIGHT
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
GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO RECEIVE DONATIONS FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE
BY ISAAC MUGERA , Communications Officer - The Government of Uganda continues to receive donations for the COVID-19 Fund under the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), to beef up the efforts geared towards the
DISTRICT LEADERS APPLAUD DINU ON YOUTH SKILLING PROGRAMME
BY ISAIAH KITIMBO - OYAM. District leaders in Northern Uganda have commended the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU) for introducing the youth skilling programme (YSP) saying it will help to provide employment to the
US ARMY GENERAL DONATES USD 100,000 FOR THE COVID-19 RESPONSE IN UGANDA
BY ISAAC MUGERA, Communications Officer, OPM – General Wesley Clark, a retired army general of the United States Forces has donated 100,000 US Dollars, to the Ugandan government to support the fight against COVID-19 in
UBTEB STAFF DELIVER CONTRIBUTION TO THE COVID-19 NATIONAL TASK FORCE AT OPM
BY ISAAC MUGERA, Communications Officer, OPM – The Administrator of the National COVID-19 Response Fund, Ms. Dorothy Kisaka has received One Million, Seven Hundred Ninety Thousand Shillings (1,790,000/-) contributed by 45 staff of the Uganda
OPM RE-LAUNCHES EXERCISE TO SETTLE LANDLESS UGANDANS IN KYANGWALI, KUKUUBE DISTRICT
BY ISAAC MUGERA - The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has re-launched the settlement exercise for landless Ugandans who encroached on government land that was meant for refugees in Kyangwali refugee camp. The Rt.
OPM PROCURES SIX VEHICLES TO SUPPORT DINU IMPLEMENTATION
BY ISAIAH KITIMBO - KAMPALA – The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has procured six vehicles valued at more than Shs1 billion to support implementation of the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU) programme.
CHINESE GOVERNMENT DONATES USD50,000 TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN UGANDA
BY ISAAC MUGERA – The Government of the Peoples Republic of China has donated US Dollars 50,000, an equivalent of over USHS 194m, to the communities that were affected by the floods that recently swept
DISTRICT LEADERS CALL FOR MORE OPM SUPPORT TO PEOPLE DISPLACED BY FLOODS
BY ISAAC MUGERA – Local leaders in the Districts of Bundibugyo and Ntoroko in Western Uganda have asked for more relief support from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), towards communities that were devastated
Uganda Opens Border to Thousands Fleeing Congo Violence
By Duniya Aslam Khan (UNHCR) in Zombo, Uganda | 1 July 2020 Available online at: https://www.unhcr.org/afr/news/latest/2020/7/5efcada04/uganda-opens-border-thousands-fleeing-congo-violence.html Country lifts COVID-19 closure to admit refugees escaping escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. She is sick, she is
STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR STRENGTHENING LOCAL GOVERNMENT CAPACITIES FOR MANAGING MULTIPLE DISASTERS AMIDST COVID-19
BY REBECCA NABATANZI SSERWANGA - The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organised an online dialogue on managing multiple disasters amidst Covid 19. The inaugural dialogue brought
OPM RECEIVES UNDP DONATED ICT EQUIPMENT WORTH USD 1.4M FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE
BY ISAAC MUGERA – The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has received ICT equipment from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to be used by different government Ministries and Departments in the fight against
PM RUGUNDA LAUNCHES THE 2020 GOVERNMENT MANIFESTO WEEK
ISAAC MUGERA – The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has this afternoon launched the government’s manifesto week for the Year 2020 at the New Government Building, Office of the President conference
OPM DISTRIBUTES COVID-19 RELIEF FOOD ITEMS IN NANSANA AND KIRA MUNICIPALITIES IN WAKISO DISTRICT
BY ISAAC MUGERA – The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), with support from the UPDF, Uganda Police, and Uganda Prisons, have today distributed COVID-19 relief food items to residents of Nansana and Kira Municipalities
GOVERNMENT’S SWIFT RESPONSE TO THE KASESE DISASTER
BY ISAAC MUGERA - Government swiftly responds to the floods and rains disaster in Kasese, Ntoroko and Bundibugyo Districts. Big up to GOU, OPM.......... Here is a short video..........
FLOODS RAVAGE KASESE DISTRICT: MINISTER ECWERU MOVES TO ASSESS DAMAGE
BY ISAAC MUGERA - The Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness and Management in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Musa Ecweru has travelled to assess the extent of damage caused by the
800,000 OUT OF 1M PEOPLE SERVED WITH GOVT COVID-19 RELIEF FOOD IN KAMPALA
BY JULIUS MUCUNGUZI - State Minister for Disaster Preparedness Hon Musa Ecweru TODAY 6th May 2020 presided over a GOU supported relief food distribution initiative by top religious leaders in Uganda, under their umbrella association
GOVERNMENT SUSPENDS RECEIVING NEW REFUGEES OVER COVID-19
BY ISAAC MUGERA - Government has suspended receiving new refugees and asylum seekers with immediate effect for a period of 30 days as one of the measures to curb the spread of the Corona Virus
PM RUGUNDA CONVENES THE MULTI-SECTORAL COMMITTEE MEETING ON COMBATING THE CORONA VIRUS DISEASE
BY ISAAC MUGERA - The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda has this morning convened a meeting for the Multi-Sectoral Committee on the Corona Virus Disease (COVID 19) to review strategies and approaches
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS OF PIRT PHASE-SIX RECOMMENDATIONS REVIEWED.
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
MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT CONDUCT 3-DAY MONITORING OF NUSAF 3 PROJECTS IN KARAMOJA
BY ISAAC MUGERA - Members of Parliament from the Greater North Parliamentary Forum (GNPF) have conducted a 3-day monitoring exercise of NUSAF3 Projects in the Karamoja Sub region. The 18-member team of MPs, plus 3
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA APPLAUDS INDIAN ASSOCIATION UGANDA FOR COMMITMENT TO SAVE LIVES
BY DOREEN NASASIRA - The Prime Minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has lauded the Indian Association Uganda for implementing initiatives aimed to a good cause of saving lives through heart surgery and blood donation. The Premier
PM RUGUNDA CALLS FOR CONCERTED EFFORT IN DEBT MANAGEMENT
BY DOREEN NASASIRA - The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said countries in Sub- Saharan Africa can outgrow their debt burdens and reduce reliance on borrowing through sustainable and inclusive economic growth. He said
WORLD BANK DELEGATION VISITS WEST NILE TO DISCUSS OPM-DRDIP PROJECTS
By Isaac Mugera - A Delegation from the World Bank is in West Nile region in Uganda to meet with leaders and residents in Yumbe district at Bidi-bidi Refugee Camp to discuss the preparedness of
MORE 136 HOUSEHOLDS OF LANDSLIDE SURVIVORS RELOCATED TO BUNAMBUTYE RESETTLEMENT SITE IN BULAMBULI DISTRICT
BY JOYCE BABIRYE - The Office of the Prime Minister started the process of relocating 136 households from the disaster prone districts of Bududa, Manafwa, Sironko, Bulambuli, and Namisindwa from 6th to 21st,February, 2020. The
DINU grantees guided on implementation
The National Programme Coordinator of the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU), Mr. Pius Okello Ongom, has asked implementing partners to ensure that grant actions are tailored to improve beneficiaries’ lives in Northern Uganda. DINU
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA LAUNCHES IMMUNISATION EQUIPMENT
BY DOREEN NASASIRA - The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has launched the GAVI HSS-2 immunization equipment. The event took place at the Kololo Independence Grounds on Wednesday, 5th February 2020.
DRDIP PROJECT HANDOVER OF NEW VEHICLES TO REFUGEE HOSTING DISTRICTS
On Friday morning, 24th February, a small and colorful ceremony was held at the Prime Minister’s Office (Postel Building, Clement Hill Road), to hand over 10 double cabin pickup trucks and 21 Motorbikes to ten
Government awards Shs114.5 billion in grants to implement projects in Northern Uganda
By Isaiah Kitimbo - The Government has signed grant contracts amounting to EUR 27 million or Shs114.5 billion with nine organisations to implement development projects in Northern Uganda under the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda
GOVERNMENT STATEMENT ON THE CURRENT FLOODS, LANDSLIDES AND WINDSTORMS DISASTER SITUATION IN THE COUNTRY
BY ISAAC MUGERA - The Min. of State for Disaster Preparedness and Management in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Musa Ecweru, has this morning addressed members of the Press on the current Floods,
RUGUNDA CALLS FOR GLOBAL SOLIDARITY IN ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE AT UN SUMMIT IN MADRID, SPAIN
BY JULIUS MUCUNGUZI - Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has called on the international community to support efforts of developing countries with technology, skills and financial resources to enable them protect and conserve forests and wetlands,
RUGUNDA IN DUBAI FOR GLOBAL AFRICA BUSINESS FORUM
Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda is representing President Yoweri Museveni for the fifth edition of the Global Business Forum Africa (GBF Africa), a high level, trade and investment gathering taking place from November 18-19, 2019
JOURNALISTS AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS TRAINED IN NUTRITION DATA COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING
BY BERNADETTE NDEMA - Nutrition related content remains fairly reported in the media and this could be attributed, among other things, to lack of understanding of nutrition data and programming by journalists and communicators. In
OPM EMERGES GLOBAL WINNER OF SDGs AWARD FOR MANAGEMENT OF FAMINE AND DROUGHT DISASTERS
By Isaac Mugera - The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in Uganda, has received a Global Award for the outstanding monitoring and management of disasters in the country. In the Awards ceremony organized by
OPM PARTICIPATES IN THE 2019 SCALING UP NUTRITION GLOBAL GATHERING
By Ndema Bernadette, Communications Specialist, NIPN-OPM - Uganda is one of the countries taking part in the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) global gathering in Kathmandu Nepal 4-7 November 2019. Themed, Nourishing People and the Planet
OPM, MCI, Train Journalists in Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Reporting
By Rebecca Nabatanzi Sserwanga - Kampala, November 2019. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), through her Strengthening Community Resilience to Climate Change and Disaster Risks (SCORE) project, in conjunction with the Media Challenge initiative (MCI),
GOVERNMENTS OF UGANDA AND KENYA SIGN MOU FOR CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION FOR SUSTAINABLE PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT
By Isaac Mugera – H.E. The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and H.E. the President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta have launched a major program to address the peace and development challenges facing people along
OPM PERMANENT SECRETARY TOURS OPM PROJECTS IN KARAMOJA REGION AND BULAMBULI DISTRICT
By Isaac Mugera - The Permanent Secretary of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ms. Christine Guwatudde Kintu has made a comprehensive tour of OPM projects in Karamoja region to establish the progress and
DINU CALL FOR CONCEPT NOTES CORRIGENDUM No. 2 TO GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS
The following corrections are made to the Guidelines for Applicants: 2.5 NOTIFICATION OF THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY’S DECISION 2.5.2 Indicative timetable (1) A decision has been reached by the Evaluation Committee appointed by the Contracting Authority
PMDU REGISTERS REDUCTION IN STAFF ABSENTEEISM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND HEALTH CENTERS IN EASTERN UGANDA
By Andrew Othieno - Following the Presidential Directive to address absenteeism in public schools and health facilities, the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit (PMDU) devised a rigorous system for tracking routine attendance of health workers and
DINU SPEARHEADS OPM PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL DAY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
By Isaac Mugera - The Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU), a Government of Uganda Programme, under the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has spearheaded the participation of OPM in this year's National Day
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI COMMISSIONS THE BULAMBULI RESETTLEMENT PROJECT IN EASTERN UGANDA
By Isaac Mugera - President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned the Bulambuli Resettlement Project in Eastern Uganda’s Bugisu Sub-Region. The resettlement project provides home to the land-slides affected people from the districts of Bududa, Bulambuli, Sironko,
UGANDA TO MAINTAIN HER ‘OPEN DOOR POLICY’ FOR REFUGEES – GEN. MOSES ALI
By Isaac Mugera – The 1st Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda, Gen Moses Ali has assured refugees and the rest of the world that Uganda will maintain its ‘Open Door Policy’ for refugees as a
USAID AND GOVERNMENT OF UGANDA SIGN DECLARATION OF PARTNERSHIP
BY DOREEN NASASIRA - The Prime Minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said there is a need for a holistic approach in investments using multi-sectoral planning and implementation of programs and projects if agriculture in Uganda
GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO DELIVERING FIRST OIL
BY DOREEN NASASIRA - President Museveni has highlighted that once the Final Investment Decision (FID) has been made, oil will flow out of the ground in Uganda within 36 months from the date of FID.
PM RUGUNDA LAUDS TIAN TANG INVESTMENT GROUP IN UGANDA
BY DOREEN NASASIRA - The Prime Minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has commended the Tian Tang Investment group in Uganda for contributing towards the industrialization of the country, adding that their work is in line
Government of Uganda and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) review the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF)
The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) is supporting the implementation of the NDPII through funding the 5 year United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). This if based on the three pillars; Governance, Human Capital Development
Over 100 Houses Completed in Bulambuli for the Relocation of Bududa Landslide Victims
By Isaac Mugera - The Government of Uganda, through the Office of the Prime Minister has completed construction of over 100 houses for the relocation of the Buduuda Landslide victims. The two- bed-roomed houses, which
GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO FIGHTING POACHING AND ILLEGAL WILD LIFE TRADE – PRESIDENT MUSEVENI
By Isaac Mugera - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said that Government is fully committed to fighting poaching and illegal wild-life trade in order to conserve wild life and the environment in general. President Museveni’s
PRIMIER RUGUNDA COMMISSIONS REFURBISHING OF KABALE HEALTH CENTER
By Isaac Mugera - The Prime Minister of Uganda, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has officially commissioned the refurbishing of Kamukira Health Centre4 in Kabale Municipality. The health centre got a complete face lift after MTN Foundation
PM Rugunda Welcomes Israeli Investors to Uganda
By Isaac Mugera - Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda receives an Israeli delegation at the OPM Head Office in Kampala. The delegation, headed by Ambassador Noah Gal Gendler, is here to discuss investment opportunities that Israel
UGANDA CELEBRATES EFFORTS OF THE EVALUATION FRATERNITY
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said Uganda has embraced evidenced based evaluations for policy making to ensure that government policies are relevant and effective. PM Rugunda in a group photo with General Duties'
ANOTHER PHASES OF THE PRESIDENTIAL INVESTORS ROUND TABLE LAUNCHED, PIRT PHASE SIX
The Presidential Investors’ Round Table is a high level engagement between government and a selected group of both local and international investors from the private sector chaired by H.E the president of Uganda. In these
PM RUGUNDA CALLS FOR THE USE OF SCIENCE TO INFLUENCE ADOLESCENTS’ FUTURE WELLBEING
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said adolescents not only in Uganda but the entire Sub- Saharan Africa face multiple intersecting obstacles which often prohibit their healthy development and realization of future opportunities. He
UGANDA CELEBRATES WORLD WETLANDS DAY 2019
President Museveni has called for conservation of wetlands noting that their continued loss and degradation is a matter of concern not only in the context of livelihoods, but also in mitigating climate change impacts. “I
PM RUGUNDA LAUDS UPDF FOR TREMENDOUS SERVICE AHEAD OF TAREHE SITA CELEBRATIONS
The Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has saluted the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for committing itself to selflessly serve the nation and the entire African continent. M Rugunda in a group photo with ministers,
PM Rugunda launches Health Sector Integrated Refugee Response Plan
Friday, January 25, 2019 The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said Government will continue to invest significant domestic resources in the protection, management and social integration of refugees and Ugandan communities that host them.
7th Uganda Evaluation Week
Making Evaluations Work 1. The Value of Evaluation 2. Utilization Focused Evaluation & decision making 3. Private Sector’s approach to Monitoring and Evaluation in the use of evaluations 4. Case studies in Evaluation & Learning
Prime Minister Rugunda to Launch Bulambuli Resettlement Project
By Isaac Mugera - Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda will on Wednesday 23rd January officially launch a comprehensive exercise that will ultimately resettle the victims of the October 11, 2018 landslides in Bududa that left over
MINISTER HILLARY ONEK REASSURES IMPROVED SECURITY TO KYANGWALI REFUGEE COMMUNITIES
By Isaac Mugera The Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Eng. Hillary Onek has reassured communities in the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, in Kikuube District that government is fully committed to ensuring their safety and
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION COMMENDS UGANDA’S VIGILANCE ON EBOLA
The Director General of World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom has applauded the Government of Uganda for strengthening the health systems to focus on primary health care through increasing surveillance coverage on Ebola. PM Rugunda
GOVERNMENT OF UGANDA HOLDS BILATERAL TALKS WITH HUNAN PROVINCE OF CHINA
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 BY DOREEN NASASIRA The Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said Uganda appreciates the strong bond of cooperation and friendship it shares with the Province of Hunan, adding that the two
PM RUGUNDA TASKS EALA MPs TO RESOLVE CAUSES OF REFUGEE INFLUX IN THE REGION
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has called for joint efforts in resolving conflicts in East Africa, noting that they are the leading cause of refugee influx in the country. The Premier made the remarks
OPM and UNHCR announce the preliminary results of the verification exercise
8 November, 2018 JOINT PRESS STATEMENT KAMPALA: The Government of Uganda with the support of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, concluded a comprehensive exercise to verify the identities of all refugees and asylum-seekers in the
ITALIAN REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OF SARDINIA SIGNS MOU TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT IN THE MADI SUB-REGION OF UGANDA
By Isaac Mugera - The Italian Regional Government of Sardinia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Madi Sub region of Uganda, to promote Water Resources Management, Environment and Forestry as well as
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI APPLAUDS ENGINEERS CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
His Excellency, President Yoweri Museveni has highlighted that the engineering profession plays a pivotal role in advancing the development needs of the country. He said Engineers confront development bottlenecks and challenges such as climate change,
OPM RECEIVES CHINESE DONATION OF ICT EQUIPMENT, CASH AND RELIEF ITEMS
By Isaac Mugera - The Office of the Prime Minister has received a donation of ICT equipment, Funds, and relief items from the People’s Republic of China. The money and items were officially handed over
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA LAUNCHES THE NATIONAL SDG ROADMAP
PM Rugunda in a group photo with some of the key stakeholders who attended the launch of the National SDG Roadmap at the Office of the President's Conference Hall on Tuesday (PMPU Photo)
UGANDA ATTAINS PRIORITY STATUS FOR POLISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTENCE – MINISTER MUSA ECWERU
By Isaac Mugera – Uganda has been declared a priority destination for Polish Development Assistance; joining Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Senegal, which are already enjoying this status on the African continent. Mr. Roland Chojnacki, the
BODY EXERCISING, A SURE PRESCRIPTION FOR NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES, Says PM RUGUNDA
By Isaac Mugera and Doreen Nasasira - The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda, has urged all Ugandans to embrace the culture of body exercising as a sure remedy to the highly escalating
OPM RECIEVES ‘BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD’ AT THE 2018 GOVERNMENT TAX PAYERS’ APPRECIATION EVENT
By Isaac Mugera - The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has been recognized among the best three Government Exhibitors in this year’s Uganda Annual Tax Payers Appreciation Exhibition (TPAE) at Kololo. Over 75 Government
PM RUGUNDA CALLS FOR UGANDA’S SELF-SUSTENANCE THROUGH INCREASED TAX REVENUE
By Isaac Mugera - The Prime Minister of Uganda, Ruhakana Rugunda has called on all Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to play their individual roles to increase the tax base of the country so
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA CALLS FOR DISCIPLINE AMONG STUDENTS
PM Rugunda commissions Ruhumuliza Complex during St. Mary's College Rushoroza Golden Jubilee celebrations in Kabale District on Saturday(Photo by PMPU) The Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, has called upon students to desist
OPM IN UGANDA TO LAUNCH SDGS’ ROADMAP IN OCTOBER 2018
By Isaac Mugera - The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in Uganda is in final preparations to launch the Road-map to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Roadmap will be launched
PM RUGUNDA OPENS 4TH INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT ON OIL AND GAS IN KAMPALA
President Yoweri Museveni has said Government is committed to developing the Oil and Gas industry in partnership with all stakeholders, in an efficient and effective manner for the benefit of the country and the region.
GOVERNMENT ASSESSES ANNUAL SECTOR PERFORMANCE FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2017/2018
President Museveni has said there is need to focus on the four critical sectors of the economy namely; Agriculture, Services, Industry and ICT. He said the sectors have the potential to drive the country to
MUSEVENI URGES CULTURAL LEADERS TO PRESERVE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
President Museveni has urged cultural leaders to continue preserving the Ugandan languages and cultures to ensure that people don’t lose their identity in the wake of globalization. PM Rugunda in a photo with King
RUGUNDA URGES THE CHURCH TO MOBILIZE CHRISTIANS TO ENGANGE IN OPERATION WEALTH CREATION PROGRAMS
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said freedom of worship and religion is a fundamental right that every Ugandan Citizen is entitled to and should enjoy, adding that however, the liberty should be enjoyed
PREMIER RUGUNDA OPENS JANANI LUWUM CHURCH HOUSE
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has on behalf of President Yoweri Museveni officially opened the 16 floor Janani Luwum
RUGUNDA COMMENDS CHURCH’S ROLE IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said the Church of Uganda has continued to provide leadership in many ways including evangelism and provision of social services since its establishment in 1877. PM
RUGUNDA COMMENDS THINK TANKS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIETY
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said Think Tanks should be nurtured and sustained because they enable sharing of ideas and exchange of knowledge for the development of the country. He said Think Tanks
UGANDA HOSTS 34TH TRADE & DEVELOPMENT BANK ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said financial institutions play an important role in transforming countries by reducing dependency and building momentum towards their national visions. PM Rugunda in a group photo
DEVELOPMENT RESPONSE TO DISPLACEMENT IMPACTS PROJECT LAUNCHED IN KAMWENGE AND ISINGIRO DISTRICTS
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has launched the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project (DRDIP) in the districts of Kamwenge and Isingiro. PM Rugunda officially launches the counstruction site for the Primary
RUGUNDA LAUDS RELIGIOUS LEADERS FOR PARTNERING WITH GOVERNMENT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY
Monday, July 30, 2018 The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has commended Ugandans who have galvanized efforts to ensure that Operation wealth creation (OWC) initiative is productive and successful in the country. PM
THIRD HIGH LEVEL NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FORUM TECHNICAL MEETING HELD.
The Office of the Prime Minister in partnership with World bank held the Third National Partnership Technical Forum at Sheraton Kampala Hotel On Thursday 5th July 2018 under the theme “contributing towards accelerated inclusive growth
MUSEVENI LAUDS USA AT 242ND INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Friday, July 06, 2018 President Museveni has congratulated the Government and the People of the United States of America upon celebrating 242 years of self-determination. He saluted the influential figures and forefathers of the United
GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES ROTA VIRUS VACCINE FOR DIARRHEA
President Museveni has said preventive healthcare is the best, effective and cheapest means of delivering health services to Ugandans. He said government will continue with programmes aimed at improving the health sector, because an unhealthy
UGANDA AND HUNAN PROVINCE SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON COOPERATION
The Government of Uganda and the Province of Hunan in China have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote business, trade and investment between Uganda and Hunan Province. PS Keith Muhakanizi(L) and Mr.Xu Xiangping
HUNAN GOVERNOR XU DAZHE VISITS UGANDA
The Prime Minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said Uganda greatly appreciates the relationship between the Province of Hunan and the Republic of Uganda. He said the Province of Hunan in China has built a solid
CHINESE PEOPLE’S CONSULTATIVE CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN H.E WANG YANG VISITS UGANDA
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said the relations between Uganda and China are growing from strength to strength. He said the two countries have cemented ties in the political, security, economic, trade, social,
RUGUNDA: GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO ATTRACTING INVESTMENTS
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said Government is committed to making Uganda more attractive in terms of investment. “As government, we respect the conditions we set for investments in the country and we
GOVERNMENT WILL CONTINUE PRIORITISING THE ENEGRY SECTOR-RUGUNDA
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said Government will continue to prioritise the energy sector to ensure that all people have access to clean energy in addition to providing adequate and reliable power supply
PM RUGUNDA LAUNCHES AGRICULTURE CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND FARMER REGISTRATION
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries is implementing the Agricultural Cluster Development Project (ACDP) under which farmers will access input subsidies electronically. To operationalize the electronic access to agriculture services by farmers, they
PREMIER RUGUNDA JOINS CHILDREN TO CELEBRATE UGANDA MARTYRS DAY
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has urged young people to emulate the life of the Uganda Martyrs and strive to be the torch bears of principles, freedom, democracy and wellbeing of the Country.
PM RUGUNDA PRESIDES OVER AFRICA DAY CELEBRATIONS
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said Africa Day which is celebrated every May 25, is historic because it reminds Africans of the struggles our fore-bearers endured to secure our independence and dignity. “We
RUGUNDA URGES CIVIL SERVANTS TO WORK CLOSELY WITH POLITICAL LEADERS
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has commended civil servants for their tremendous role of serving the country and helping government make important decision for the country. He said the Civil Service is the backbone
PM RUGUNDA APPLAUDS PMDU EFFORTS IN CURBING ABSENTEEISM OF TEACHERS AND HEALH WORKERS
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has applauded the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit for the role it is playing in enabling the NRM Government achieve its manifesto targets for the Education and Health sectors.
MORE HEALTH WORKERS ATTENDING TO DUTY
A new report by the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit (PMDU) shows an upward trend of health workers attending to duty in public health facilities across the 20 focus districts in Eastern Uganda. The PMDU report
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA HOSTS EU MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
The Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said Uganda will continue to maintain its open door policy towards refugees and also work closely with other governments and Development Partners to ensure that peace is restored
MUSEVENI SALUTES EU-UGANDA RELATIONS
President Museveni has said the relations between Uganda and the European Union continue to grow stronger with solid vibrant collaboration and partnerships since the mid-1970s in the economic, political, social and cultural fields. PM
RUGUNDA LAUNCHES 665 BILLION DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE FOR NORTHERN UGANDA
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has officially launched the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU) Programme. DINU is a government of Uganda programme supported by the European Union to the tune of 150
LABS APPROACH CAN UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF PRIORITY SECTORS OF THE ECONOMY
In the recent past, many countries across the globe including Uganda, have embraced deliverology- a science of delivering on goals and promises made by governments. This science has evolved with a new cadre of practitioners
MUSEVENI URGES UGANDANS TO EXPLOIT OPPORTUNITIES IN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
President Museveni has said Uganda’s effort towards petroleum exploration over the last years has resulted into confirmation of commercial quantities of oil and gas resources. He said the country is initially estimated to have 6.5
PRIME MINISTER’S DELIVERY UNIT EFFORTS ON ATTEMPTS TO REDUCE UPE TEACHER ABSENTEEISM BEARING FRUIT
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has commended the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit for the efforts it is taking to improve service delivery in the education sector. He said the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit was
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA OFFICIALLY OPENS INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT ON LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE
The Prime Minster Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has urged key leaders in the health sector to generate practical solutions to the challenges faced by the sector so that they can be used by government to create
RUGUNDA COMMENDS THE CHURCH’S ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT
The Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has commended the church for its active role of enhancing development in the country. He said the church has been crucial in establishing social facilities such as schools and
National Nutrition Forum 2018 held at the office of the Prime Minister.
On the 15th of March the office of the Prime Minister organized the National Nutrition Forum on a theme “Accelerating investment in Nutrition for Sustainable Development”. This was attended by a number of participants ranging
RUGUNDA LAUNCHES WATER RESOURCE INSTITUTE
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said Uganda’s economy is largely dependent on environmental and natural resources. Rugunda however noted that the actions required to meet the various targets under Vision 2040 and NDPII
REGIONAL INTEGRATION IS IMPERATIVE FOR AFRICA’S TRANSFORMATION- RUGUNDA
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has urged policy makers to rethink what needs to change for Africa to realize deeper integration in the African Continent. Participants at the AERC Senior Policy Seminar XX
RUGUNDA LAUNCHES WORLD BANK REPORT AND STRATEGY ON DEVELOPMENT OF GREATER KAMPALA
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has launched the World Bank Report and Strategy on Development of greater Kampala Metropolitan area. The report titled: From regulators to enablers: The role of city governments in Economic
RUGUNDA FLAGS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF KIGUMBA-BULIMA ROAD
The Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said government is committed to fulfilling its manifesto pledges and also advance its strategy for poverty eradication, economic development and regional integration. PM Rugunda addresses students of
UGANDA CELEBRATES WORLD WILDLIFE DAY
President Museveni has said Uganda is endowed with exceptional wildlife diversity which gives it a competitive edge to develop into a top tourism destination in Africa. Museveni said the NRM Government has prioritized tourism and
UGANDA CELEBRATES 41st ANNIVERSARY OF JANANI LUWUM MARTYRDOM
President Museveni has said the Church has the responsibility of setting the people free from oppression as well as proclaiming favour and unity of the human race in the country. The President said Jesus died
MUSEVENI URGES THE CHURCH TO ENGAGE IN TRANSFORMING SOCIETY
President Yoweri Museveni has said the church must help societies to metamorphose and make transition from peasantry to a middle propertied and skilled working class society. He said the church needs to engage in creating
Fourth National Partnership Forum Press Release
Government and Development Partners agrees on actions to ensure accountability and transparency in the refugee response Kampala, February 8, 2018: The Government of Uganda and its development partners today agreed on a set of
GOVERNMENT CONVENES 4TH NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FORUM
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said government is committed to maintaining its protection and asylum policy for refuges, as it strives to identify appropriate solutions for the refugees who are currently in Uganda
UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES VISITS UGANDA
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said Uganda will continue to maintain its open door policy towards refugees and support them until they are ready to return to their home countries when there is
CHINA–AIDED INDUSTRIAL SKILLS TRAINING AND PRODUCTION CENTER PROJECT IN UGANDA LAUNCHED IN NAMANVE
President Museveni has said there is need for the country to accelerate industrialization in order to create jobs, reduce poverty and promote inclusive economic growth. He said Agriculture in itself is not sufficient for modernizing
RUGUNDA URGES GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO EMBRACE ICT SERVICES
Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has called upon government agencies to embrace information technology for ease of doing government business and also enabling citizens to easily access government services. P.M Rugunda (C),ICT P.S Bagire
PRIVATE SECTOR FOUNDATION UGANDA UNVEILS NEW IDENTITY
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said Government continues to recognize the role of the private sector in achieving the country’s set development aspirations under Vision 2040. He said Government and the Private sector
RUGUNDA APPLAUDS SSENINDE FOUNDATION ON SKILLS TRAINING
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has applauded Sseninde Foundation for the very important initiative of imparting skills to the women and youth of Wakiso district. PM Rugunda poses for photo with Hon. Sseninde
PREMIER RUGUNDA COMMISSIONS NEW COBALT-60 RADIOTHERAPY MACHINE
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has commissioned the new Cobalt-60 Radiotherapy Machine at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). Dr. Rugunda said restoration of radiotherapy services in the country is an important step in overcoming
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI AWARDS LEADING EXPORTERS
President Museveni has said expanding and enhancing the quality and the quantity of Uganda’s exports is the surest way of earning foreign exchange, creating employment opportunities and improving the citizens’ welfare. PM Rugunda in
GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO PROMOTING INVESTMENT IN THE COUNTRY
The Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said government is committed to promoting investments in the country. He said government policy on investment is directly aimed at attracting investors in the country, noting that good
PM RUGUNDA MEETS KENYAN DELEGATION
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has urged the Turkana and Pokot communities of Kenya to live harmoniously with their Karamojong brothers and sisters in Uganda as a way of promoting the spirit of the
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI CONGRATULATES REV. CANON GEORGE TURYASINGURA THE NEW BISHOP OF EAST RUWENZORI DIOCESE
President Yoweri Museveni has applauded the long standing partnership between the church of Uganda and the government especially in socio-economic development efforts. PM Rugunda in a group photo with the Archbishop and other Bishops
GOVERNEMT OF UGANDA AND SOUTH SUDAN CLERICS DISCUSS PEACE PROCESSES IN SOUTH SUDAN
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has saluted church leaders from South Sudan for championing issues related to enhancing peace in South Sudan. He said the Church is the voice of the people and the
OPM HOLDS END OF YEAR STAFF RETREAT
The Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has called upon staff of the Office of the Prime Minister to lead by example especially in terms of enhancing efficiency, performance and speed of implementation. He said this
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AN IMPLEMENTING PARTNER IN THE LAUNCH OF THE UGANDA SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC OPEN DATA RECORDS (USER).
The Uganda System for Electronic open data Records (USER), www.user.ug, is a form of an interactive web-based platform that was launched on the 24th November 2017 by the Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan
THE FIFTH PHASE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL INVESTORS ROUND TABLE REVIEWED AND CLOSED.
The Presidential Investors Round Table (PIRT)is a high level forum hosted by His Excellency the President that brings together a select group of both foreign and local investors to advise Government on how to improve
UGANDA RECIEVES NEW USD 478 MILLION GLOBAL FUND GRANT
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said the USD 478 million grant from the Global Fund to support HIV, T.B and Malaria programs in Uganda is a great milestone in the quest for improved
PREMIER RUGUNDA CHAIRS INAUGRAL MEETING OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON BUDGET
The Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has commended the Presidential Advisory Committee on Budget (PACOB) for its tremendous work of ensuring that the NRM government has a proper and better budget management strategy and policy.
NATIONAL MEDICAL STORES TO CONSTRUCT ULTRA MODERN WARE HOUSE
The Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has commended National Medical Stores for making substantial progress amidst challenges and therefore called upon other government agencies to emulate its example. PM Rugunda in a group photo
UGANDA HOSTS CII-EXIM BANK REGIONAL CONCLAVE ON INDIA-EAST AFRICA CONFERENCE
The Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has called for partnership and collaboration of East African countries to support regional projects for the development of the Region and the Continent at large. He said such partnerships
MUNI UNIVERSITY HOLDS FIRST GRADUATION CEREMONY
Muni Public University has passed out 77 graduands during the University’s first graduation ceremony at Arua main campus. 44 Students graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in information systems while 33 were awarded Bachelor of Science
GOVERNMENT FORMULATES NATIONAL ICT FOR DISABILITY POLICY AMIDST EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have become the leading medium for communicating, transacting, informing, educating and entertaining all over the world. Usage of technologies such as television, radio, fixed and mobile telephony, has become a
PREMIER RUGUNDA LAUNCHES 2ND APRM COUNRTY REVIEW MISSION
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has said Uganda is committed to the Africa Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) process, highlighting that Uganda was one of the pioneer countries to accede to the APRM in March
PREMIER RUGUNDA INSPECTS KAGADI HOSPITAL, PLEDGES MORE SUPPORT
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has urged the leadership of the new District of Kagadi to work closely with the central government for proper planning and acquisition of resources to address some of the
UGANDA HOSTS 4TH GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY AGENDA HIGH LEVEL MINISTERIAL MEETING
The Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has commended the countries which have embraced the Joint External Evaluation (JEE), an initiative proposed by World Health Organization to enable countries appraise their health sector performance. PM
UN FAMILY COMMEMORATES UN DAY WITH GOVERNMENT OF UGANDA
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has appreciated the different United Nations agencies in Uganda for fronting and championing the Sustainable Development Goals in Uganda leading to development of the different sectors in the country.
SKILLING UGANDA: RUGUNDA CALLS FOR SUPPORT TOWARDS INITIATIVES RELATED TO SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN UGANDA
For the last two decades, Government of Uganda has successfully implemented a number of reforms in the education sector. As a result, many youth have accessed basic education but lack necessary skills required by the
PREMIER RUGUNDA COMMENDS WORK OF UN-HABITAT IN UGANDA
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has commended UN-Habitat for partnering with Government in identifying key urban issues and areas of support to improve urban development. PM Rugunda & MoS Housing,Baryomunsi (back R) pose
RUGUNDA LAUNCHES ‘UNCLE’ GEORGE KIHUGURU’S BOOK
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has applauded ‘Uncle’ George Kihuguru the former
QATAR TO PARTNER WITH UGANDA IN AGRO-BUSINESS INDUSTRY
The Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has held a meeting with a delegation from Qatar Chamber of Commerce to discuss investments in the sector of Agriculture. The meeting took place at the office of the
UGANDA HOSTS AFRICAN UNION FOR HOUSING FINANCE CONFERENCE
This year’s African Union for Housing Finance Conference under the theme ‘Engaging the Housing Value Chain for Growth,’ has brought together key players in Africa’s housing and housing finance industry. The conference taking place
RUGUNDA LAUNCHES KISORO GO GREEN CAMPAIGN
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has applauded the People of Kisoro for championing the Kisoro Go
GOVERNMENT PLEDGES TO CONTINUE FOCUSING ON EQUITY AND ACCESS TO EDUCTION IN THE COUNTRY
His Excellency, President Museveni has said that government will continue to give attention to the need for equity and accessibility to higher education for all, and especially the poor, through its programmes of student loans
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA PLEDGES MORE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR INDUSTRIALISTS
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has lauded the tremendous achievements and progress so far made by the industrialists in Uganda and leaders of Uganda Manufacturers Association noting that despite the enormous challenges they face,
USE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION TO HARNESS AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION- PM RUGUNDA
A high level conference on application of Science, Technology and Innovation in harnessing African Agricultural transformation, has recommended that African countries must embrace science to improve food production. This follows a high level conference held
PM RUGUNDA CAUTIONS HEALTH WORKERS ON ABSENTEEISM
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has called upon health workers to put more effort on improving the quality of health care offered to the people and also ensure that they are present at their
CONSOLIDATE UNITY TO TACKLE AFRICA’S HEALTH SECTOR CHALLENGES- MUSEVENI TELLS MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Physicians under the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Physicians should consolidate unity to be able to tackle Africa’s health related challenges, according to President Museveni. He said bringing together physicians to share experiences
KWIYUCWINY LAUNCHES BOOK “THE UGANDAN CHURCHES AND THE POLITICAL CENTRE”
The Minister of State for Northern Uganda, Grace Kwiyucwiny has on behalf of the Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda launched a book, ‘The Ugandan Churches and the Political Centre: Cooperation,Co-option and Confrontation” at Makerere University.
GOVERNMENT ASSESSES ANNUAL SECTOR PERFORMANCE FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2016/2017
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has urged all government Ministries, Departments and Agencies to intensify their efforts towards enhancing service delivery in the country. PM Rugunda delivers his remarks during the GAPR FY
OPM HOSTS 2nd TECHNICAL NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FORUM.
As part of the implementation of National Partnership Policy,2013, Government of Uganda and the Development Partners adopted a National Partnership Dialogue Framework. Under this Framework, two annual events are held; the National Partnership Forum (NPF)
UGANDA HOSTS MEETING ON AFRICAN CAPACITY TO RESPONSE TO CRISIS
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has called for a review of the political and cultural dynamics which lead to various forms of conflict and war in Africa. He said strategies should be realigned to
FAO DIRECTOR GENERAL COMMENDS UGANDA’S REFUGEE POLICY
Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said Uganda will maintain its open door policy towards refugees and also empower them to be productive citizens when they go back to their respective countries. PM Rugunda
GOVERNMENT TO ROLL OUT BIOMETRIC FINGER PRINT TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTH CENTRES OF 20 PILOT DISTRICTS.
The Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit (PMDU) working with the Ministry of health are finalizing preparations to roll out biometric finger print technology in hospitals, Health center IVs and Health center IIIs of 20 pilot district
GOVERNMENT COMMITED TO IMPROVING ACCESS TO QUALITY CANCER AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has highlighted government’s initiatives and bold steps in ensuring access to quality cancer and palliative care services, including enacting the law granting Uganda Cancer Institute the mandate to operate
KIGEZI DIOCESE CELEBRATES GOLDEN JUBILEE
President Museveni has described Kigezi Diocese as a unique church with a rich history founded on a strong religious background, commitment and sacrifice. He said it was established at a time when there was
PM RUGUNDA LAUDS PEACE ARCHITECTURE PROJECT
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has commended the Peace Architecture Program for putting together different groups of people to bring peace, unity, stability and progress in the country. The Peace Architecture
PM RUGUNDA COMMENDS UGANDA-US CORDIAL TIES
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has commended the good relationship existing between Uganda and United States. He said the relationship should be further enhanced to facilitate development in Uganda and the African region as
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI CONGRATULATES NEW BISHOP OF LANGO DIOCESE ALFRED OLWA
President Yoweri Museveni has said the Government and the Church will continue to work together as partners in development for the spiritual and socio- economic transformation of the country. The President noted that NRM
ALLEGATIONS AGAINST OPM OFFICIALS BY RDC KWEEN
Reference is made to the News article which appeared in Daily Monitor of Tuesday, June 27, 2017 authored by your Reporter, Fred Wambede, under the headline: District leaders accuse OPM Officials of forgery. The News
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA COMMENDS DIOCESE OF KIGEZI LEADERSHIP
Monday, August 07, 2017 Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has applauded the clergy leadership of Diocese of Kigezi under the Leadership of Bishop Rev. Eng. George Bagamuhunda for shepherding the flock of Kigezi Diocese and
GULU MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH JAPAN’S IZUMISANO CITY
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has called for more mutually beneficial relationships such as the twinning relationship between Gulu Municipality and Izumisano city of Japan. The Premier made the remarks
RUGUNDA COMMENDS ICT MINISTRY FOR DIGITAL UGANDA VISION INITIATIVE
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has commended the ICT and National Guidance Ministry for initiating the ‘Digital Uganda Vision’. He observed that Government lists ICT as a priority in both Vision 2040 and NDPII
UGANDA HOSTS 28TH AFRA TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP MEETING
Monday, July 17, 2017 The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has commended the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for sustaining a productive and mutually beneficial cooperation with Uganda for the last 50 years. The Premier
PLANS TO REVIVE COOPERATIVE BANK IN THE OFFING
PM hands over a momento to Nandala Mafabi in recognition of his contribution to the Cooperative movement(PMPU Photo) The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said Government is committed to the re-establishment of
UN SECRETARY GENERAL COMMENDS UGANDA’S GENEROSITY
UN SG Guterres(M )and PM Rugunda address the hosting community elders during their visit at Imvepi Refugee Reception Center,as OPM PS Christine (L),Hon.Min. Onek (2nd L) and UN's Malango(R) look on (Photo by PMPU)
GOVERNMENT PLEDGES COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT REFUGEES IN UGANDA
PM Rugunda takes questions from the press after the CRRF workshop at Imperial Royale Hotel (Photo by PMPU) (1) The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has called for an integrated approach while dealing
RUGUNDA RALLIES INVESTORS IN UGANDA TO FIGHT CORRUPTION
PM Rugunda(4thL) in a group photo with the award winners and some government officials during the Investor of the Year 2016 Award ceremony at Hotel Africana(Photo by PMPU) Corruption will not be stumped
OPM COMMITS TO SUPPORT PARLIAMENTARY FORUM ON NUTRITION
PM Rugunda receives an award from Kamusiime, the Chairman of the Forum in recognition of his diligent service towards the PFN as Hon Kadaga(L) and Nankabirwa(2nd L) look on during the PFN Launch(Photo by
MUSEVENI LAUNCHES UGANDA CAPITAL MARKETS 10 YEAR DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN
Thursday, June 15, 2017 PM Rugunda in a group photo some of the key stakeholders who attended the launch of Uganda's Capital Markets Development Master plan at Kampala Serena Hotel (Photo by PMPU)
PM RUGUNDA RALLIES THE PUBLIC TO MOBILIZE FUNDS TO FIGHT CANCER
June 08, 2017 PM Rugunda and Uganda's Honarary Consul to Mumbai-India,Mr Madhusudan Agrawal(4thL in black suit) pose for a group photo with some of the Mulago Cancer Institute staff members (Photo by PMPU) The Prime
RUGUNDA OPENS 7TH NATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS FORUM
PM Rugunda in a group photo with some of the governmemt officials, Donors and Development partners who attended the 7th National Competitiveness Forum on Thursday at Kampala Serena Hotel (Photo by PMPU) The Prime Minister
Form cooperatives to enable government serve you better – Minister tells Mpigi local leaders
The Minister of State in charge of Luwero Triangle Galabuzi Denis Sozi has called for an urgent revival of the cooperative movement, to enable farmers speak with one voice and to benefit from their produce.
PM RUGUNDA MEETS PRESIDENT OF THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The President of the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly Peter Thomson has applauded the Government of Uganda for the efforts invested towards the implementation of the Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs) in the
GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO STRONG COORDINATION TIES WITH PARTNERS – RUGUNDA
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has pledged Government support and partnership with the UN through the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). He noted that through the different pillars which include Governance, Human capital development
UGANDA HOSTS THE 3RD PAN AFRICAN FORUM ON MIGRATION
President Museveni has called upon African governments to design evidence based migration policies that seek to maximize positive impacts especially in the areas of investment, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, education and trade. The President said migration
ENGINEERS HOLD 22ND NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
President Yoweri Museveni has pledged government support to engineers in their effort tocontribute to the development of the country.He noted that stakeholder engagement is also a key component of Corporate Social Responsibility which should be
Rugunda Launches Global Health Risk Framework Commission Reports
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has pledged government support to the Uganda National Academy of Sciences to enable it undertake global research and also produce reports. The Premier made these remarks while launchingtwo global
Church of Uganda Launches 10 Year Provincial Master Strategic Plan
His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni has applauded the role played by religious organizations in boosting government’s efforts to uplift communities, empower citizens and promote development. The President called upon the Church to continue with this
PM Rugunda Calls for Harmonised Efforts to Boost Industrialization
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said that industrialisation is one of the surest means through which the scourge of unemployment among the Ugandan population and slow economic growth will be decisively addressed. He
PM Rugunda Inaugurates Immigration Training Academy
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said that the establishment of the immigration training academy will enhance government efforts to combat transnational crimes including terrorism, human trafficking, irregular and illegal migration among others. The
PM Rugunda Calls for Local Content Promotion in the Film Industry
The Prime Minster Dr Rugunda has reassured the Film Industry that it has always had government’s full support through Uganda Communications Commission. He said focus has been put on priority areas such as security to
Uganda Hosts 8th African Evaluation Association Conference
The government of Uganda has made significant progress in setting a foundation for the management of Sustainable Development Goals, according to Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda. PM Rugunda arrives for the AFREA conference opening in
PM Rugunda Launches Coffee Lab
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has called for coordination in government institutions particularly the ministry for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, if the goal of exporting 20 million bags of coffee by 2020 is
Premier Rugunda applauds Uganda Council on Foreign Relations
Saturday, 25 March 2017 The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has commended the leadership of the Uganda Council on Foreign Relations for creating a body that will promote foreign policy, foreign relations, dialogue and research.
Rugunda calls for urgency in enacting the National Biotechnology and Biosafety Legislation
The Prime Minister Dr Rugunda has said that there is urgent need to enact the Biotechnology and Biosafety legislation in order to operationalise the implementation of the National Biotechnology and Biosafety Policy, 2008. The Prime
Prime Minister Rugunda salutes Prof. Ntozi for his distinguished service
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has commended Prof James Manyenye Ntozi for his outstanding contribution to Makerere University through mentoring many Ugandan and other Africans into professional statisticians and demographers. The Premier made these
PM Rugunda Launches National Food Security Assessment Report
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has launched the National Food Security Assessment report which provides the short term, medium and long term recommendations for eradication of food insecurity in Uganda. PM Rugunda officially
Minister Wharton reinforces UK support for refugees in Uganda
International Development Minister James Wharton reaffirms UK support for refugees in Uganda as Africa’s largest refugee hosting nation. During the week that famine has been declared in some parts of South Sudan, Minister Wharton saw the
Prime Minister Rugunda to address India-Africa Business Forum in New Dehli
Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda is in India for the 12th Conclave on India Africa Project Partnership, an initiative started in 2005 to promote trade, business, investment and economic cooperation between the two regions. Dr
Museveni Hails Partnership Between the Church and the State
Reverend Canon Charles Collins Andaku has been Consecrated and enthroned as the 7th Bishop of Madi and West Nile Diocese. He replaces Rt. Rev.Dr. Joel Obetia who has retired. The consecration and enthronement ceremony took
EU PROJECT TO SUPPORT SOUTH SUDANESE REFUGEES IN NORTHERN UGANDA LAUNCHED
A project to support South Sudanese refugees and host communities in Northern Uganda was launched in Adjumani district on 23rd February 2017 by the 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of government business in
Government is committed to protect refugees following international law: Minister Onek
Government has expressed its commitment to protect refugees according to provisions provided for in the International law according to the Minister for relief, Disater Preparedness and Refugees Hillary Onek. He stressed that refugees in Uganda
Rugunda applauds MUK for Training Vital Human Resources for the Region
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said Government is fully cognizant of the invaluable contributions of Makerere University to our country and to the world. Dr Rugunda made the remarks
Government launches Second Universal Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets Campaign
Monday, 20 February 2017 Government has launched the second countrywide distribution of long lasting insecticide treated nets in a campaign aimed at eliminating malaria disease from Uganda. The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda who represented
Atrocities prompt mass exodus in Central Equatoria
Thousands of civilians flee as a result of the increasing insecurity and an escalation in violence. South Sudan - Once a symbol of peaceful coexistence between South Sudanese from different origins, Central Equatoria, on the
Burundi: Minister visits Uganda to convince refugees to return home
33,793 Burundian refugees are currently in Uganda after fleeing current crisis that killed thousands. A Burundian minister has travelled to Uganda to convince some 33,793 Burundians who fled the current crisis that all the conditions
US to give Uganda $25m in aid for refugees
Kampala - The United States will give over $25m in humanitarian aid to Uganda, to help the nation cope with a huge influx of refugees fleeing conflict in east Africa, the US ambassador in Kampala
Uganda running out of land for refugees
By Halima Athumani KAMPALA, Uganda The Ugandan government is running out of land for the over one million refugees seeking shelter on its soil. "The government land designated for refugees is limited and most of
Prime Minister Rugunda tribute to Dr Mungherera
Dr Mungherera: Tribute to an icon of selfless service The death of Dr Margaret Mungherera was and remains a tragic loss to Uganda, and the entire global medical community. We lost an outstanding
Government to Resettle Landless people in Sebei Sub-Region
Monday, 13 February 2017 The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has assured the landless people in Sebei sub-region that government is working closely with the local leaders in in the area to ensure that the
Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda addressing displaced and landless Ndorobo people in Bukwo District, Sebei region on Thursday. The Ndorobo are a marginalised community who were displaced from Mt Elgon National Park
Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda addressing displaced and landless Ndorobo people in Bukwo District, Sebei region on Thursday. The Ndorobo are a marginalised community who were displaced from Mt Elgon National Park OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
Festivities for Archbishop Janan Luwum 40th Anniversary Commemoration of his Martyrdom commences
Monday, 06 February 2017 The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has saluted Archbishop Janan Luwum for his courage to stand up against Idi Amin’s tyrannical regime. The Premier said the martyrdom of the Archbishop forced
PM Rugunda hosts the first East African Reunion of University of California Alumni in Uganda
PM RUGUNDA HOSTS THE FIRST EAST AFRICAN REUNION OF UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA ALUMNI IN UGANDA Saturday, 04 February 2017 The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has asked the University of California alumni to optimise the
Government to continue partnering with the Church to Develop the Country
His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni has applauded the church for its continuous partnership with the state which has enabled steady progress in the country, a journey which will drive Uganda into a middle income status.
Premier Rugunda pledges more Government Support to Youth Activities
Monday, 23 January 2017 The Prime Minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has pledged government commitment to continue supporting the youth to advance their programmes and initiatives. The Prime Minister made these remarks during the launch of
GOVERNMENT AND CHURCH LAUNCH 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS FOR ST. JANAN LUWUM MARTYRDOM
The Prime Minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has called upon Ugandans to emulate the great and exemplary life and leadership of the late Archbishop Janan Luwum which he exhibited through his patriotism and great church leadership
PM RUGUNDA OFFICIATES AT UGANDA-JAPAN PUBLIC-PRIVATE CONFERENCE FOR HIGH QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has commended the Japanese Government in partnership with Uganda for the initiative of a high quality infrastructure conference aimed at addressing the infrastructure gap, which is a major bottleneck
PM RUGUNDA COMMENDS MUK DONS FOR SOLAR POWERED IRRIGATION SYSTEM INNOVATION
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has commended the team from Makerere University led by Prof Banadda for innovating a solar powered irrigation system which will be used by small scale farmers in Uganda. The
RESPONSE TO THE ARTICLE ON HUMAN TRAFFICKERS TARGETING REFUGEES FOR BODY ORGANS.
This is in response to the article in the New Vision dated Monday, January 2 2017 and titled "Human Traffickers targeting refugees for body organs" as reported by FIDA Uganda. Refugees in Uganda are persons
PM RUGUNDA COMMENDS ICOB ASSOCIATION
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has saluted and congratulated the International Community of Banyakigezi (ICOB) for its commitment, dedication, resilience and strength that has seen it grow into a bigger and firm association. Dr
PM RUGUNDA CALLS FOR HUMILITY IN SERVICE
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has asked the people to emulate values of humility, honesty, love and dignity as exhibited in the character of His Eminence Emmanuel Cardinal Wamala during his time of service
UNHCR welcomes release of verified refugee statistics by Government of Uganda
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the statement (attached) by the Honourable Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Hilary Onek on the results of a verification exercise conducted by the Office of the Prime
ITESO COMMUNITY CELEBRATE ANNUAL CULTURAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL
His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has applauded traditional institutions and their leaders for playing a crucial role in enhancing unity among their people. PM Rugunda dances the Iteso traditional dance during the 5th Annual
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA OPENS NEW UECGL OFFICES
Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has commissioned the new Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UECGL) office which will be the permanent daily operating area and home for the company. PM Rugunda hands over an
MUSEVENI PLEDGES MORE SUPPORT TO THE LOCAL EXPORT SECTOR
His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni has expressed gratitude towards exporters in Uganda for working towards Uganda’s journey of attaining a middle income status exhibited through their vibrant and dynamic work in the export sector of
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA OPENS 3RD AFRICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS GOVERNMANCE CONGRESS IN UGANDA
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said that for an effective health system to be implemented and achieved at a country level there is need for it to deliver a well stewarded, coordinated
PRIME MINISTER LAUNCHES NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR FOOD SECURITY MANAGEMENT IN THE COUNTRY
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said the current food shortage in the country is a result of climatic changes caused by human destruction of the environment through swamp reclamation and deforestation. The Premier
PRIME MINISTER LAUNCHES MALARIA PROJECT IN KATAKWI
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has reiterated the NRM Government and His Excellency President Museveni’s commitment to fulfil all pledges made in the NRM Manifesto such as improving service delivery especially in the health
SERVICE PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TEAM FOR THE DINU PROGRAMME UGANDA
1. Publication reference EuropeAid/138502/IH/SER/UG 2. Procedure International restricted tenders 3. Programme title Development Initiative for Northern Uganda - DINU 4. Financing National Indication Programme for Uganda 11th EDF 5. Contracting Authority The Ministry of Finance,
JOINT CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTER CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has stressed the need for openness in the protracted campaign against HIV/AIDS. The President made the remarks in his speech which was delivered on his behalf by the Prime Minister Dr
GOVERNMENT DELIVERS RELIEF FOOD AID TO HUNGER STRICKEN DISTRICTS
Government has started delivering relief food aid to the districts of Bukomansimbi, Rakai and Kalungu which have been adversely affected by drought and subsequent famine. The distribution of the food aid follows a visit by
MUSEVENI WOOS INVESTORS AT THE PRESIDENTIAL INVESTORS ROUND TABLE MEETING
President Yoweri Museveni has called upon the Government Ministries, Departments and agencies to always work hand in hand with the private sector through continuous consultations in order to identify the challenges and also come up
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA CALLS UGANDANS TO BE MORE VIGILANT
Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda while launching Monsignor Narcisio Bagumisiriza’s book entitled the Kanungu Tragedy on Friday at Christ the king called upon Ugandans to be alert and watchdogs for one another so that the
PM RUGUNDA OPENS EAST AFRICAN MAGISTRATES AND JUDGES CONFERENCE
The Prime Minster Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has urged Courts to endeavour to clear all business before them promptly and professionally as well as fully embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and the campaign against case backlog
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA OPENS REMOTE SENSING CONFERENCE IN UGANDA
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said that there is need to re-orient the exploitation of geospatial technology in Africa and embrace a business and entrepreneur dimension that enables creation of jobs, business and
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA VISITS COMMERCIAL FARMERS IN NWOYA DISRICT
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has urged the local leadership in Northern Uganda to exploit the prevalent peace and stability, by supporting commercial agriculture which is one of the avenues through which jobs will
UN CELEBRATES 71 YEARS AND 1ST SDGs ANNIVERSARY
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said Government has taken ownership and also established national frameworks for the implementation and achievement of the goals and targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He said
NRM GOVERNMENT RECOGNIZES THE CONTRIBUTION OF WOMEN TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT-RUGUNDA
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said the NRM government is cognizant of the contribution of women in national development and has prioritized the concerns of women in the NRM manifesto which we adopted
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA OFFICIATES AT THE ANNUAL TOURISM SECTOR REVIEW CONFERENCE
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said Uganda Vision 2040 identifies tourism as one of the opportunities that should be better harnessed to propel Uganda into a middle income status The Premier commended
UGANDA CELEBRATES WORLD FOOD DAY IN LIRA DISTRICT
President Yoweri Museveni has applauded Ugandans and the different support organisations and Partners for their efforts towards ensuring that the changing climate and agriculture practices do not deprive Ugandans food, adding that nations that are
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA FLAGS OFF CANCER WALK
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda flagged off hundreds of participants for the family Cancer awareness walk organised by Nkesiga Cancer Foundation and AAR under the theme “Stronger Together against Cancer” on Saturday at
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA LAUNCHES “MEDIA BULLETS IN UGANDA” BOOK
Saturday, 08 October 2016 The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said Media is a reflection of what happens in society, adding that if the media is destroyed, the society is also destroyed since it
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA LAUNCHES PACOB FOR FY 2017/18
Saturday, 08 October 2016 Prime Minister Rugunda on Thursday launched the inaugural meeting of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Budget (PACOB) for FY 2017/18 at the Conference Hall of the Office of the President in
PM RUGUNDA LAUNCHES NATIONAL HOUSING POLICY
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda on Monday launched the National Housing Policy during celebrations to mark World Habitat day which was organised under the theme “Adequate Housing for All” at Imperial Royale Hotel in
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI ASKS UGANDANS TO FULFIL TAX OBLIGATIONS AS URA CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
President Yoweri Museveni has asked Ugandans to fulfil their national duty of paying taxes so as to contribute to the Nation building. The President in his speech delivered by the Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda
UGANDANS URGED TO BOOST DOMESTIC TOURISM AS WORLD CELEBRATES TOURISM DAY
President Yoweri Museveni has said promoting investment in the Tourism sector will support the growth of the country’s economy through creation of employment and additional investment opportunities. President Museveni, in his remarks delivered by the
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA COMMISSIONS NATIONAL RECORDS CENTRE AND ARCHIVES
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda officially commissioned the National Records Centre and Archives (NRCA) building at Lourdel Road in Kampala on Thursday. The Prime Minister commended the Ministry of Public Service upon the milestone
GOVERNMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS COMMIT TO ENHANCE SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE COUNTRY
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has expressed Government commitment to deliver vision 2040 and the NDP II goal of transforming Uganda into a middle income country by 2020, adding that this can be greatly
RUGUNDA URGES MINISTERS TO BECOME TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has called upon Ministers to be effective transformational leaders in the sectors they lead in order to spur and drive the country into reaching its middle income status
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA REPRESENTS UGANDA AT THE NAM SUMMIT IN VENEZUELA
Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda is representing President Yoweri Museveni at the 17th Summit of the Non Aligned Movement (NAM), taking place on 17th and 18th September 2016, at Margarita Island in Venezuela. The NAM
NORTHERN UGANDA STATE MINISTER MEETS NORTHERN UGANDA DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
The Minister of State for Northern Uganda, Grace Kwiyucwiny on Thursday, held a meeting with the Northern Uganda Development Partners to discuss ways of creating and strengthening partnerships with the various Development Partners in Northern
GOVERNMENT IN FIVE DAY PERFORMANCE REVIEW RETREAT
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 By Doreen Nasasira Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Local Government Leaders and heads of agencies on Monday started a five day retreat at Speke Resort Munyonyo to assess government performance for FY 2015/2016.
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA OPENS INDUCTION RETREAT FOR NEWLY APOINTED MEMBERS OF CABINET
Friday, 2 September, 2016 By Doreen Nasasira The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has officially opened a two day induction retreat for the newly appointed members of Cabinet at Lake Victoria Serena Resort, Kigo. The
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA RE-LAUNCHES BARAZA PROGRAMME IN KIBUKU DISTRICT
By Doreen Nasasira The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has re-launched the Baraza programme at Kadama sub –county headquarters in Kibuku district. The Community based monitoring Fora Baraza is a Presidential initiative which was adopted
Gambian delegation visits OPM to discuss Gender Responsive Budgeting
Under Secretary A.D.Kibenge received a Gambian delegation on Gender Responsive Budgeting
RESPONSE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND LEADER OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS IN PARLIAMENT TO THE LEADER OF OPPOSITION AND MEMBER’S RESPONSE TO THE STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS BY H.E. PRESIDENT YOWERI MUSEVENI OF 31ST MAY 2016
18th AUGUST 2016 Rt. Hon. Speaker, Members of Parliament, I would like to thank the Honourable Members of Parliament for the interest you have shown in the State of the Nation Address which H.E. the
PRIME MINISTER RUGUNDA RECIEVES MAMA’S CLUB UGANDA AWARD
By Doreen Nasasira The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has received an award from Mama’s Club Uganda in recognition of his support and work of championing the involvement of men in accessing HIV/AIDS, sexual and
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI CHALLENGES YOUTH ON WEALTH CREATION
By Apollo Munghinda President Yoweri Museveni has urged the youth to take advantage of the available resources to create wealth and be in position to sustain themselves. President Museveni said the
RUGUNDA ASKS NAMAYINGO LEADERS TO CURB HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RATES IN DISTRICT
By Apollo Munghinda Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has tasked the leadership of Namayingo district to work together and ensure that parents are sensitized about the value of keeping their children in school until they
GOV’T LAUDS H.H THE AGA KHAN FOR CONTRIBUTING TO UGANDA’S DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY.
By Michael Mugerwa The Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, on behalf of Government, has lauded His Highness the Aga Khan for the significant contribution to Uganda’s development and
PM RUGUNDA MEETS UNITED NATIONS RESIDENT COORDINATOR
Tuesday, 19 July 2016 By Apollo Munghinda The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has applauded the existing Partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Uganda particularly in the area of
Support government planned communication strategy to spur wealth creation
By Kyetume Kasanga President Yoweri Museveni last month directed that full-time communication officers be availed in all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), supervised by the merged Ministry responsible for information and communications just like the
GOVERNMENT TO TABLE PENDING CONSTITUTIONAL REFORMS
Friday, July 15, 2016 By Apollo Munghinda The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has told Members of the National Consultative Forum (NCF) for Political Parties and Political
PREMIER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU’S VISIT CONFIRMS UGANDA’S INTERNATIONAL STANDING
By Kyetume Kasanga There were varied reactions among sections of the Ugandan public when it was announced that Israel Premier Benjamin Netanyahu would visit Uganda on Monday, July 4 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of
PREMIER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU’S VISIT CONFIRMS UGANDA’S INTERNATIONAL STANDING
By Kyetume Kasanga There were varied reactions among sect ions of the Ugandan public when it was announced that Israel Premier Benjamin Netanyahu would visit Uganda on Monday, July 4 to commemorate the 40th anniversary
UN SECRETARY GENERAL BAN KI-MOON LAUDS UGANDA ON AMISOM
12th June 12, 2016 By Apollo Munghinda The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has hailed Uganda for her commitment and sacrifices to ensure that peace and stability prevails in Somalia and the region. The
GOVERNMENT SETS UP TASKFORCE ON RESETTLING UGANDANS WHO WERE EXPELLED FROM TANZANIA, IN KYAKA 1, KYEGEGWA DISTRICT
Government has set up a taskforce to come up with a mechanism for resettling 5,704 Ugandans who were expelled from Tanzania between the year 2000 and 2013 and have been living temporarily in Sango Bay
RUGUNDA IN NEW YORK FOR HIGH-LEVEL MEETING ON ENDING AIDS
PRESS RELEASE The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has left for New York, United States of America (USA), to represent President Yoweri Museveni at a high-level meeting on HIV/AIDS convened by the UN General Assembly
UGANDA ADOPTS POLITICAL DECLARATION ON ENDING AIDS BY 2030
Thursday, June 9, 2016 PM Rugunda and President of UN General Assembly Mogens Lykketoft at UN meeting on HIV and AIDS(PMPU Photo) By Apollo Munghinda Member States at the United Nations General Assembly high level
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