President Museveni praises OPM at closure of Staff Retreat
By: Julius Mucunguzi President Yoweri Museveni on 23rd December 2021 officially closed a retreat of political and technical officials from the Office of the Prime Minister with a call to civil servants to prioritise service
Work as a team to foster National Development-PM Nabbanja urges Local Leaders
By: Mugerwa Michael Divisions amongst leaders both at local and national level, has been sighted as one of the obstacles hindering faster national development. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja in most of her mobilization tours in
VP Alupo rallies the public to support Children of Soldiers
BY: DOREEN NASASIRA The Vice President, Her Excellency Jessica Alupo has called upon the community to always render support to the children of soldiers, noting that some of the soldiers have not only offered their
Women are the pillars of society – PM Nabbanja
BY: DOREEN NASASIRA The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has said the role of women in development cannot be downplayed since they are the pillars and main contributors in building strong societies. The Premier
Uganda joins High-Level Officials Meeting amid record number of refugees in the country
Office of Prime Minister – UNHCR joint news release Uganda will virtually participate today and tomorrow in the High-Level Officials Meeting (HLOM), a forum organized by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and held every four
Embrace Government programmes – Nabbanja
BY: DOREEN NASASIRA The Prime Minister Rt. Hon Robinah Nabbanja has said the government is committed to developing and improving infrastructure in the country with an aim to enhance service delivery. The Premier made the
Museveni blames District leaders for negligence over Balaalo issues
BY: DOREEN NASASIRA The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has condemned the acts of impunity committed by the Balaalo community in Northern Uganda. She noted that the government does not tolerate impunity and neither
Support local investors to spur National Development- PM Nabbanja to Government Institutions
By Michael Mugerwa The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja led a delegation of line Ministers to visit Roofings Group Factory. She went to inspect operations and sort out emerging challenges being faced by the local
Chinese Embassy donates towards Emergency Humanitarian Assistance
By: Michael Mugerwa The Chinese Embassy in Uganda today donated 350,000 Chinese Yen, as emergency humanitarian assistance to Uganda. This was in response to the recent severe flooding the country experienced. The handover certificate acknowledging
PM Nabbanja, US Ambassador meet to review development cooperation
By: Mugerwa Michael Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja met the American Ambassador to Uganda Natalie Brown to review the development cooperation between the two countries. Emphasis was put on the need to have a shift from
PM Nabbanja woos Italian investors as she receives the PACOB draft report for FY 2022/23
By: Michael Mugerwa The Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja hosted a delegation of investors from Italy, who are in the country to explore available business opportunities. They are scheduled to hold discussions with respective
PM Nabbanja on a fact finding mission in Buikwe Industrial Park
By: Robert Kyomuhendo The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda, Robinah Nabbanja Robinah had a one day working visit in Buikwe District. She was accompanied by the State Minister in the Vice
Netherlands Refugee Assistance to Uganda: PM Nabbanja meets Dutch Minister
By: Michael Mugerwa The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja met with the Dutch Deputy Vice Minister for International Cooperation, to review refugee assistance to Uganda. This meeting comes at a time when Uganda continues to receive
Change lifestyle to avert burden of Non-Communicable diseases – Museveni
BY: DOREEN NASASIRA President Museveni has commended the church for collaborating with the government to provide health services and improve the social welfare of the citizens. He said the church has not only committed to
PM Nabbanja implores women to engage in income generating activities
BY: DOREEN NASASIRA The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has called upon women to take advantage of the prevailing peace in the country to engage in income-generating activities that will enable them to support
Uganda Government and UN Refugee Agency start verification & profiling of asylum seekers & refugees
By: Joyce Babirye K The Minister of State for Relief Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Hon. Esther Anyakun together with the UNHCR Country Representative Mr. Joel Boutroe officially launched a joint verification and profiling exercise of
PM Nabbanja launches Fundraising drive for the BAAF 2021 Project
BY: DOREEN NASASIRA The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has thanked the church for partnering with the state to enhance development in the country. The Premier made the remarks at the Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Shake off Excuses and Push for Results – PM directs on Service Delivery
By: Mugerwa Michael Key policy makers and implementers from central and local government, congregated in Mbale City to deliberate on issues affecting service delivery. The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja presided over the opening ceremony, which
October, SDGs Awareness month
Every October, Uganda commemorates the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Awareness Month. The Government of Uganda and the United Nations in Uganda launched the commemoration to increase people’s knowledge and understanding of the 17 SDGs and
PM Nabbanja visits Kikuube & Ntoroko to address refugee resettlement challenges
By: Mugerwa Michael Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja had a working visit to the districts of Ntoroko and Kikuube, to address challenges related to refugee resettlement and water flooding. This visit follows a petition made by
Promote and fast track the Agro-industrialization agenda – President Museveni
By: Michael Mugerwa Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja was at the National Leadership Institute(NALI), to close a strategic planning retreat organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. She was at the NALI to
UNAP Secretariat gets Equipment boost
By: BERNADETTE NDEMA With the onset of COVID-19, physical meetings became less with fewer numbers of attendees. World over, Office of the Prime Minister notwithstanding, workplaces took on virtual meetings that have proved to meet
Teso Affairs Minister undertakes familiarisation tour of the Region
BY: JOYCE BABIRYE & DOREEN NASASIRA The Minister of State for Teso Affairs, Hon. Dr. Clement Kenneth Ongalo-Obote has visited the Districts of Ngora, Soroti and Kapelyebong in the Teso sub-region to assess the challenges
Disaster Minister, EU delegation discuss Disaster Response
By: Mugerwa Michael The Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Hon. Hillary Onek met with a delegation from the EU to discuss disaster response and rescue operations. The meeting also extensively discussed environmental destruction
Lake Kyoga flood victims assured of urgent gov’t intervention – PM Nabbanja
By: Mugerwa Michael Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja visited the peninsular district of Amolatar, to follow up on government’s intervention in relief provision to flood victims and repair of broken infrastructure. The rising Lake Kyoga
PM Commissions Mpanga Bridge in Kamwenge District
BY: DOREEN NASASIRA The Prime Minister Rt. Hon Robinah Nabbanja has called upon the public to utilize government projects to enhance development. The Premier made the remarks during the commissioning ceremony of Mpanga Bridge in
PM Nabbanja meets Podoconiosis victims in Kamwenge District
BY: DOREEN NASASIRA The Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has called for sensitization of farmers in Kamwenga District and their families on how they can take care of their feet and prevent podoconiosis. The
Focus on Service Delivery – PM Nabbanja to Kayunga District leaders
Friday, September 17, 2021 BY: DOREEN NASASIRA The Prime Minister Rt. Hon Robinah Nabbanja has met with the local government leaders of Kayunga District to discuss matters related to service delivery in the area. The
PM Nabbanja in bilateral talks with the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda
Friday September 17, 2021 By: Mugerwa Michael Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja held bilateral talks with the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda H.E Zhang Lizhong. The two discussed a wide range of issues, with particular emphasis on
Hon. Kaboyo flags off the Africa Kwetu Fuel Economy Tour 2021
Thursday, September 16, 2021 BY: DOREEN NASASIRA The Minister of State for Luweero- Rwenzori Triangle, Hon. Alice Kaboyo has urged the young generation to appreciate the journey of the National Resistance Army(NRA) liberation struggle noting
Government Launches Second Roadmap for SDG Implementation
Wednesday September 15, 2021 - Kampala By: Tina Turyagyenda Continuing in its efforts to implement and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Government of Uganda today launched the country’s second National SDG Roadmap, which
PM and Danish delegated discuss Food & Agriculture opportunities
Wednesday September 15, 2021 By: Robert Kyomuhendo A team of Danish delegates has met Prime Minister RT Hon Nabbanja Robinah at the Office of the Prime Minister to discuss available food and Agriculture opportunities in
PM Nabbanja delivers relief items to flood victims in Kayunga District
Monday, September 13, 2021 BY: DOREEN NASASIRA The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has delivered emergency relief items to flood victims in Kayunga District. This was during the Premier’s assessment visit to Kayunga District
PM Nabbanja cautions against sale of land for Refugee Resettlement
Monday, September 13, 2021 BY: DOREEN NASASIRA The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has warned against the sale of land used for refugee resettlement noting that it belongs to the government. “The sale of
Government holds Retreat to assess Annual Performance for FY 2020/21
Sunday, September 12, 2021 BY: DOREEN NASASIRA The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has called upon government stakeholders to utilize all the available platforms to enhance monitoring of government work and disseminating information about
OPM awards Shs. 6Bn in contracts to build police posts in Karamoja
OPM awards Shs6 billion in contracts to build police posts in Karamoja BY ISAIAH KITIMBO MOROTO – The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has signed contracts amounting to Shs6.2 billion with seven firms for
Gov’t committed to improve safety in Karamoja, says Minister
BY ISAIAH KITIMBO MOROTO - The Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Dr Maria Goretti Kitutu, has expressed government commitment to improve safety and security in Karamoja Sub-region. “As you see, Karamoja Sub-region is now opening up
PM Nabbanja hands over Health Centre III to Government
Saturday, September 4, 2021 BY: DOREEN NASASIRA. The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has thanked the Prime Minister for mobilizing resources with the community to construct a health facility to cater for the
OPM disseminates the National Disaster Risk and Vulnerability Atlas
Saturday September 4, 2021 By: Joyce Babirye Government has embarked on a sensitisation drive for district leaders in areas prone to disasters to encourage them to make Disaster preparedness and management a key component in
PM Nabbanja commissions Bunambutya Resettlement Health Centre III
Saturday, August 28, 2021 BY: DOREEN NASASIRA. The Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja on Friday August 27, 2021 commissioned Bunambutye Resettlement Health Centre III in Bulambuli District. The Health Centre was constructed by the
Use Public Resources rationally – PM Nabbanja
Wednesday August 25, 2021 By: Mugerwa Michael Nakasongola District Local Government has been cautioned against misuse of public funds and mismanagement of relief items meant for Lake Kyoga flood victims. The Prime Minister of Uganda,
Rt. Hon. PM attends ordination of Priests and deacons in Kasana-Luwero Diocese
Saturday August 21, 2021 By: Michael Mugerwa The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja was part of the congregation that attended the scientific ordination of two Priests and seven Deacons, at Our Lady
PM Visits flood victims in Nakasongola
Saturday August 21, 2021 By: Doreen Nasasira The Prime Minister Rt. Hon Robinah Nabbanja has called upon the public to protect the environment. The Premier made the remarks during her visit to Nabiswera Sub-county in
PM Nabbanja lauds UNDP for supporting Uganda’s Development agenda
Friday August 20, 2021 By: Robert Kyomuhendo The Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has expressed appreciation for the long standing cooperation and partnership Uganda has had with the United Nations Development Program. This was
H.E. President Museveni gives tips on Food Systems Resilience
Thursday August 19, 2021 BY: BERNADETTE NDEMA His Excellency, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, on 19th August, 2021, graced the Uganda Food Systems national dialogue at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala. Convened by the Office
PM Nabbanja, EU Ambassadors meet to discuss Development Cooperation
Thursday, August 19, 2021. By Mugerwa Michael The European Union Ambassadors and the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja held a maiden meeting to discuss development cooperation. This engagement comes at a time when the country is
PM Nabbanja calls for Public awareness on lifestyles that reduce Cancer Risk
Sunday, August 15, 2021. BY: DOREEN NASASIRA. The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has said the strategy of the government is to decentralize cancer treatment across the country so that the burden of accessing
OPM trains Government Communicators in Nutrition Data Messaging
Friday July 30, 2021 BY: BERNADETTE NDEMA Often times, nutrition data is not easily interpreted or even harmonized. Different Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, (MDAs) have information management systems (IMS) which feature nutrition indicators. However,
Uganda receives assorted Health kits from France to boost response to COVID-19
Tuesday July 28, 2021 By Mugerwa Michael Following Uganda’s exemplary fight against the Corona Virus, the government of France has donated an assortment of medical kits to boost Uganda’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The
Bundibugyo District to be considered for DRDIP
Wednesday July 21, 2021 BY: JOYCE BABIRYE Government to consider inclusion of Bundibugyo District among those under the Development Response to Displacement Impact Project (DRDIP) due to the high refugee influx from the Democratic Republic
Rt. Hon. PM Delivers relief to R. Nyamwamba IDPs in Kasese
Tuesday July 20, 2021 BY: JOYCE BABIRYE The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has today delivered additional Food and non-food relief items to hundreds of people displaced by River Nyamwamba in Kasese District. In
OPM Donates Vehicles to Districts
Wednesday July 7, 2021 By: Robert Owiny Three West Nile districts of Arua, Terego and Koboko have received three brand new vehicles from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) under the Development Response to
How NUSAF has changed lives in Northern Uganda
Monday July 5, 2021 By: Simon Kisaka NUSAF3 Communications Specialist The Third Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF3) came officially to a close on June 30th 2021 after five years of implementation from March 2016.
Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja’s Remarks at the occasion of the Official Hand-over of office by out going PM Rugunda
Rt. Hon. Dr. Ndugu Ruhakana Rugunda, Outgoing Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Deputy Prime Ministers Hon. Ministers, incoming and outgoing, Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet The Permanent Secretary Members of Staff The Media
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