Prime Minister to embark on enforcing free education in government Aided schools
By: Ismael Kasooha MASINDI Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has revealed that she will now turn her guns to the enforcement of free education in government Aided schools as soon as the Parish
Uganda making strides in achieving SDGs
By: Ismael Kasooha KAMPALA In 2015, world leaders adopted the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to be attained by 2030. In a report released on Thursday by the Office of the prime minister it is
Uganda organizing the 3rd Africa Youth APRM Continental Symposium
The Government of Uganda in Partnership with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Continental Secretariat, the African Governance Architecture and other Development Partners is organizing the 3rd Africa Youth APRM Continental Symposium, under the
President Museveni Hails Faith of Unity for promoting oneness, donates brand new vehicle to the leader
By: Ismael Kasooha KAGADI President Yoweri Museveni has lauded the faith of unity believers for promoting unity in diversity which is one of the core principles of the National Resistance Movement-(NRM). In the president’s
Uganda has the necessary economic base to develop, says President Museveni
By: Ismael Kasooha KAMPALA President Yoweri Museveni has said that Uganda has the necessary economic base for development and socio-economic development despite the hiccups in the world economy. “We have established the necessary economic base
PM Robinah Nabbanja meets World Bank delegation, assures them of government’s commitment on social protection
By: Ismael Kasooha KAMPALA The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah has met a delegation from the World Bank who called on her in Kampala on Wednesday and assured them of the Government’s
Let’s exercise our faith, Not mere talks – President Museveni
By: Ismael Kasooha NAMUGONGO President Yoweri Museveni has asked Ugandans to transcend barriers and exercise their faith with works and not mere talk. “Let us therefore exercise our faith with works and not mere
Start income generating projects and avoid reliance on Parishioners – Museveni to Churches
By: Ismael Kasooha MUKONO President Yoweri Museveni has challenged churches to start up projects that sustain its leaders and activities to cause growth of the Church for it to thrive amidst challenging times. “The NRM
Uganda joins United Kingdom to celebrate Queen’s birthday and platinum jubilee
By: Ismael Kasooha KAMPALA The Government of Uganda on Tuesday evening joined the British High Commission in Uganda to celebrate and congratulate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Government and people of the United Kingdom, upon
Ibanda district leaders request for more funding to Parish Community Associations
By: Ismael Kasooha IBANDA Leaders in Ibanda District have appealed to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to increase its support to the Parish Community Associations to cover the entire district. Happy Herbert
Born again churches request for a ‘National Thanksgiving Day’ in the country
By: Ismael Kasooha KAMPALA Leaders of Born again churches in Uganda have requested the government to gazette 2nd April as a day for thanksgiving in honour of the Lord’s mercy onto the country. The
We shall replace you with the unemployed trained health worker – PM to striking nurses
By: Ismael Kasooha KAKUMIRO The Prime Minister of Uganda Robinah Nabbanja has warned nurses and midwives against striking or else they would be doing it at their own risk. Nabbanja made the remarks while
‘Involve the local people in road projects’ – PM to Road Contractors
NAKASEKE The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has asked road contractors in the country to always involve the local people so that they can own these projects. The residents in the area have complained that
DINU beneficiaries in Karamoja reaping big
BY: CARE TEAM The Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU), is a Government of Uganda programme supported by the European Union and supervised by Office of the Prime Minister. CARE Denmark is one of
Nobody shall frustrate government efforts to develop oil – Tayebwa
By: Ismael Kasooha KAKUMIRO The deputy speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has warned that no activist will frustrate the development of oil and gas in Uganda. Tayebwa was representing the Speaker of
DINU implementing partners advised on sustainable projects
BY: ISAIAH KITIMBO WAKISO The Commissioner Monitoring and Evaluation – Local Governments at Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Mr. Gonzaga Mayanja, has urged implementing partners of the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU) programme
DINU intervention is tangible – Karamoja leaders
BY CARE TEAM The participation of both community members and the local governments in the implementation of the DINU programme activities is critical for sustaining programme gains and promoting ownership. “If you wait to involve
Ukraine crisis shouldn’t overshadow the Refugee humanitarian crisis elsewhere – Nabbanja
By: Ismael Kasooha KAMPALA The Prime Minister of Uganda Robinah Nabbanja has said that the crisis in Ukraine should not overshadow the huge humanitarian refugee crisis in other parts of the world including Uganda.
Don’t delay marriage – President Museveni to the youths
By: Ismael Kasooha AGAGO President Yoweri Museveni has implored young people on marriage called for continued nurturing and giving children good upbringing to enable them ably handle their adult lives. This was contained
Prime Minister Nabbanja warns the people of Busoga against Growing sugar cane, cautions on wetland degradation
By: Ismael Kasooha BUGWERI The Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has echoed the President's caution against land fragmentation, the need for appropriate enterprise selection and support for the Parish Development Model. “The people of
Hon. Anyakun Directs Refugees from DR Congo to Register
By: Joyce Babirye Hon. Anyakun has directed all the refugees staying in the Bunagana border community to declare themselves to the authorities at Nyakabande Transit Centre in Kisoro District for registration. She said that
PM orders forensic audit of Nakaseke District over poor Service Delivery & Corruption reports
By: Ismael Kasooha KAMPALA The Prime Minister of Uganda Robinah Nabbanja has ordered for a forensic audit of Nakaseke District following findings of widespread corruption and gaps in service delivery. While meeting leaders from Nakaseke
PM commissions Vaccine Access Initiative, lauds the private sector contribution
By: Ismael Kasooha KAMPALA The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah has commissioned the first private vaccination and storage centre in Kampala, Vaccines Access Initiative (VAI). Nabbanja, who was accompanied by the
Uganda Martyrs’ University recognizes PM Nabbanja with a Testimonial award as she Challenges Graduands on work ethics
By: Ismael Kasooha MPIGI The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah has asked University Graduates to mind about their integrity and also have positive work ethics if they are to fit in
PM irked by absence of Senior Health workers at Ngoma HC IV during Impromptu visit
By: Ismael Kasooha NAKASEKE The Prime Minister of Uganda Robinah Nabbanja on Sunday evening made an impromptu visit to Ngoma Health Center IV in Nakaseke District only to find 4 staff out of the
Prime Minister assures Kiseka Market traders on development of the contested land
By: Ismael Kasooha KAMPALA The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has assured traders in Kiseka market that the land that has been idle for several years will be developed at all costs. “The president
YUMBE: DRDIP Supported Fish Pond to improve Conservation & Household Income
By: Robert Owiny YUMBE A seasonal stream in the outskirt of Yumbe Town Council, Yumbe district in West Nile region of Uganda is ironically an impediment to evolving unplanned infrastructure within the town, thanks
DINU improves livelihoods in Teso sub region
By: Joyce Babirye The people of Teso sub-region have appealed for more funding from the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU) to support improvement of livelihoods. This was during meetings with the Minister for Teso
Mozambican President lauds the Development of Luwero Triangle
BY: DOREEN NASASIRA NAKASEKE The President of the Republic of Mozambique, His Excellency Filipe Jacinto Nyusi has commended the development that has taken place in the Luwero Triangle since the liberation struggle, noting that “the
Prime Minister assures the people of Buhweju on the plight of tea
By: Ismael Kasooha BUHWEJU The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah has assured the people of Buhweju District that the government working with investors will establish a tea processing factory in the area
Nabbanja rallies the people of Rwenzori to grow Palm Oil trees to improve household incomes
By: Ismael Kasooha KABAROLE The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has rallied the people of Rwenzori sub region in Western Uganda to embrace oil palm tree growing to deal with the increasing
Sango Bay Encroachers given a month to vacate as residents welcome Palm Oil Project
By: Ismael Kasooha KYOTERA The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja visited Kyotera District and met the local people and the Leadership to resolve Sango Bay Land Conflict. On Thursday April 21, 2022,
PM Commissions construction of Shs 1.8bn Health Center, Cautions mothers against delivering at TBAs
By: Ismael Kasooha KAKUMIRO The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has appealed to expectant mothers to desist from delivering by the help of Traditional birth Attendants (TBAs), a reason she says
PM rolls out the PDM sensitization to Kakumiro, Leaders challenged on Mindset Change
By: Ismael Kasooha KAKUMIRO Leaders at different levels in Kakumiro District have been challenged to change their mindset if the recently launched Parish Development Model (PDM) is to succeed. Major General Sam Kavuma, the Deputy
Prime Minister launches Reports on Teenage pregnancies & State of the World Population; Calls for action beyond lamentations
By: Ismael Kasooha KAMPALA The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has asked all stakeholders to move from lamentations to action in addressing the increasing teenage pregnancies in the country. Nabbanja was presiding over
Oxfam, Save the children hand over refugee projects to OPM
By: Joyce Babirye KAMPALA Oxfam and Save the Children have today technically handed over their refugee response project infrastructures to the Permanent Secretary of Office of the Prime Minister. In 2017, a Germany agency, KFW,
Prime Minister Nabbanja challenges graduands on lifestyle, Urges them to plan well their future
By: Ismael Kasooha KISUBI The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has asked the young generation leaving universities to be careful while selecting peers and partners to become responsible citizens so as
Ugandans in Middle East appeal to government to set up a Rescue Center
By: Ismael Kasooha United Arab Emirates Ugandans working in the Middle East countries have asked the government to set up a rescue center to help in responding to cries of some Ugandans who find
Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister in Dubai for World Government Summit
By: Ismael Kasooha The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah is leading a Ugandan delegation to Dubai to participate in this year's World Government Summit. The delegation include Ministers, Members of Parliament and
Minister Kaboyo Commissions Seed Schools in Western Uganda
BY: DOREEN NASASIRA The Minister of State for Luwero-Rwenzori Triangle, Hon. Alice Kaboyo has commissioned five Seed secondary schools in the Western Region on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Sports. The five
Minister Kaboyo officiates at Nakasongola District Women’s Day Commemoration
BY: DOREEN NASASIRA The Minister of State for Luwero- Rwenzori Triangle, Hon. Alice Kaboyo has called upon women to take advantage of the conducive environment and the government programmes put in place to achieve
‘Be disciplined and love your country’ PM urges the police force
By: Ismael Kasooha MASINDI The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. RobinahNabbanja has asked the police to ensure that they are disciplined and that they love their country if they are to serve the
DINU empowering women in Northern Uganda to realise big dreams
BY: Godwine Okaba Ms Anirwoth Pasca, is a member of the Winjiriber Farmer Group in Palwo Village in Zombo District. The 52-year-old is married to Mr Alex Thomwa. Together, the couple has six children.
PM Nabbanja lauds Indians for their contribution to the development of Uganda
By: Ismael Kasooha KAMPALA The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has lauded the Indian community in Uganda for their contribution to the development of the country. “I would like to salute
Prioritize Girl child Education, Prime Minister tells the people of Serere
By: Ismael Kasooha SERERE The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has asked parents in the country to prioritize the education of the girl child to empower communities. “When you educate the
PM Nabbanja urges Indian woman entrepreneurs to also train Ugandan women in business skills
By: Ismael Kasooha KAMPALA The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has appealed to Indian women living in Uganda to also pass on entrepreneurship skills to their fellow Ugandan women. Nabbanja, while
President Museveni urges the clergy to be agents of change
By: Ismael Kasooha LIRA President Yoweri Museveni has asked the clergy to continue being agents of positive change in society so as to transform them both economically and spiritually. This was contained in a
Mobilize believers to embrace PDM program, Prime minister urges clergy
By: Ismael Kasooha KAMWENGE The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has appealed to the clergy country-wide to mobilize parishioners to embrace government initiatives that are aimed at increasing income. The Premier
Development partners pledge to support government service delivery in Kyangwali Settlement
By: Joyce Babirye The Minister of State for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Hon. Esther Anyakun and the Minister of State in charge of Bunyoro Affairs, Hon. Jennifer Namuyangu have appealed to development partners
PM warns Labour Export Companies against mistreatment of Ugandans in the Middle East
By: Ismael Kasooha & Doreen Nasasira KAMPALA The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has held a consultative meeting with the Labour Export Companies in Uganda to deliberate on the challenges faced by the Ugandan
Prime Minister Nabbanja, Japanese and Egyptian Envoys meet to address economic imbalance concerns
By Ismael Kasooha KAMPALA The Prime Minister of Uganda Robinah Nabbanja today met with Japanese and Egyptian Envoys to discuss ways of correcting economic imbalance concerns. Uganda exports goods worth about 10 million dollars per
OPM Clarifies on people camped at Kikuube RDC’s office
By: Joyce Babirye The Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Eng. Hillary Onek, with the Minister of State for Bunyoro Affairs, Hon. Jennifer Namuyangu held a meeting with the leaders of Kikuube District
PM Nabbanja, Zimbabwe MP’s meet to share Parliamentary legislation experience
By: Ismael Kasooha KAMPALA Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, has met a delegation of members of Parliament of Zimbabwe, to share experiences on how whips facilitate the legislative agenda in Parliament. The meeting took place
OPM holds Community Barazas in the Rwenzori sub-region
BY: DOREEN NASASIRA The Minister of State for Luwero-Rwenzori Triangle, Hon. Alice Kaboyo has said the Government is committed to ensuring that citizens have access to improved quality service delivery through the Community Baraza initiative.
Luwero-Rwenzori Triangle Ministry to boost Ntoroko District Civilian Veterans’ SACCO
BY: DOREEN NASASIRA NTOROKO The Minister of State for Luwero- Rwenzori Triangle, Hon. Kaboyo Alice has pledged on behalf of the ministry of Luwero-Rwenzori Triangle to support the civilian veterans of Ntoroko District with funds
Minister Kaboyo calls for harmonious conflict resolution among Civilian Veterans
BY: DOREEN NASASIRA WAKISO The Minister of State for Luwero- Rwenzori Triangle, Hon. Kaboyo Alice has called for peace and unity in resolving conflicts existing among the Civilian Veterans of Gombe Subcounty. She said
President Museveni warns Civil Servants against sectarianism
By: Ismael Kasooha KYANKWANZI President Yoweri Museveni has warned civil servants against sectarianism in the provision of services in the country. While closing the training of civil servants from the Ministry of Public Service,
Form SACCOs to expedite Socio-Economic Transformation – Veterans advised
BY: DOREEN NASASIRA LUWERO The Minister of State for Luwero-Rwenzori Triangle, Hon. Alice Kaboyo has called upon the Civilian Veterans to set up SACCOs so that they can benefit from the operation wealth creation programmes
Kibuku District gears up for the Parish Development Model launch
By: Ismael Kasooha KIBUKU As the D-Day approaches for the official launch of the Parish Development Model (PDM) by President Yoweri Museveni, line Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government are in last minute preparatory
DRC Legislators visit Uganda
By: Joyce Babirye KAMPALA Hon. Kwiyucwiny Grace Freedom, State Minister for Northern Uganda The Minister of State for Northern Uganda, Hon. Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny, held a meeting with a delegation of Legislators from
President Museveni lauds the people of Lira for rebuilding their area
By: Ismael Kasooha LIRA The commander in-chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has lauded the people of Lira for working hard to rebuild their area after devastation and
Bukedi residents excited about the Parish Development Model
By: Ismael Kasooha BUKEDI Residents from Bukedi sub region are optimistic that the Parish Development Model (PDM) that is to be launched will help reduce household poverty in their region.
Parish Development Model will address the Financial gaps – Nabbanja
By: Ismael Kasooha BUIKWE Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has assured Ugandans that the new Parish Development Model (PDM) will bridge the financial services gaps that have kept some people in the non-cash economy. “Our
Prime Minister Nabanja resolves 60 year land Conflict in Isingiro
By: Ismael Kasooha ISINGIRO Since 1970s the Catholic Church at Kitezi in Kikagate Sub County at the border of Uganda with Tanzania has been embroiled in a land conflict that has led to the loss
Coffee production to be boosted in the Rwenzori sub-region
By: Doreen Nasasira KASESE The Minister of State for Luwero- Rwenzori Triangle, Hon. Alice Kaboyo has called upon key stakeholders in the coffee value chain to strategise on how coffee productivity can be enhanced
Minister Kaboyo asks Veterans to embrace Government Programs
By: Doreen Nasasira The Minister of State for Luwero- Rwenzori Triangle, Hon. Kaboyo Alice has asked the NRA civilian veterans to embrace government programs such as the Parish Development Model to improve their welfare. She
Minister Kaboyo calls for harmony between the District Leadership & the Civilian Veterans
By: Doreen Nasasira BUNYANGABU The Minister of State for Luwero- Rwenzori Triangle has called for harmony among the Civilian Veterans and the District leaders of Bunyangabu District. She said the District Officials ought to
MV Pamba hits L. Victoria waters again after 16 years
By: Ismael Kasooha LUZIRA The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah has commissioned the operations of MV Pamba to sail on the waters of Lake Victoria after over 16 years of grounding.
Mubende District leaders worried over continued land evictions, appeal for government intervention
By: Ismael Kasooha MUBENDE Members of parliament from Mubende district have expressed concern over the re-emerging trend of land evictions in their area. Hajji Bashir Lubega, the Mubende municipality legislator and Granier Nakazibwe, the Mubende
Premier meets UAE Ambassador to Uganda, convinces him to invest more in Uganda
By: Ismael Kasooha KAMPALA The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has today met the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ambassador to Uganda H.E Abdulla Alshamsi at the Office of the Prime Minister
Government of Uganda assures EU of mitigating Biodiversity loss
By: Ismael Kasooha KAMPALA The government of Uganda has assured the European Union Delegation that it has put in place strategies and mechanisms to address the challenge of biodiversity loss in the country. “We
Prime Minister Nabbanja lauds Dutch support to Uganda’s Development Agenda
By: Ismael Kasooha Kampala The Prime Minister of Uganda Robinah Nabbanja has met the Dutch Minister Liesje Schreinemacher, with whom they discussed trade and development cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting that
Zambian National assembly delegation visits Uganda for benchmarking, meet the Prime Minister
By: Ismael Kasooha KAMPALA The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has met a delegation from the National Assembly of Zambia at the Prime Minister's Office Tuesday Morning. The Zambian Delegation that
Museveni hails Mutebile as a hard working, committed civil servant
By: Ismael Kasooha, KABALE President Yoweri Museveni has eulogized the late Bank of Uganda Governor, Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, describing him as a distinguished public servant and a hardworking man who committed his career
PM hails the UPDF for being a Professional, People’s Army
By: Ismael Kasooha, KAPCHORWA Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has hailed the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for being a professional people’s army that has brought pride to the country and region through maintaining peace,
Use roads to create wealth, President Museveni tells Bunyoro residents
By: Ismael Kasooha President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked people in Bunyoro sub-region and the rest of the country to make use of newly constructed and upgraded roads across the country to increase their household
DRDIP Ethiopia Pays a Learning Visit to Uganda
By: Robert Owiny The Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project (DRDIP) Uganda team, Monday 24th commenced an experience sharing mission with their visiting DRDIP-Ethiopia counterparts. The six-day long field excursion is supported by the Intergovernmental Authority on
Government to investigate fuel dealers who are keeping prices high, after data at border shows the country is receiving enough supplies
By Ismael Kasooha MALABA Uganda is getting above normal average fuel supply and there shouldn’t be any fuel scarcity or hike in prices in the country, according to the officials managing the border points
Infrastructure, key to transformation , says Prime Minister Nabbanja
By: Ismael Kasooha The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has assured the people of Bukedi sub region that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government is committed to transforming the country through
Prime Minister Nabbanja meets Delegation of MPs from Ghana
By: Ismael Kasooha Prime minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja on Thursday 20th January 2022 met a delegation of Members of Parliament from Ghana who are in the country to bench mark on how parliamentary business is conducted
Government is committed to work on Lango sub region roads, says PM Nabbanja
By: Ismael Kasooha Government has assured the people of Lango sub region of its commitment to work on the road network in the region in order to foster socio-economic transformation. “I would like to
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