CAPTION: President Yoweri Museveni, centre, presiding over the celebration of the International Labour Day at Nkoyoyo Boarding Primary School Grounds in Matale, Buikwe District Friday May 1st, 2026. (PPU Photo). By Our reporterBUIKWE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has presided over the celebration of the International Labour Day at Nkoyoyo Boarding Primary School Grounds in Matale, […]
CAPTION: President Yoweri Kaguta Museven, left, Executive Director of the National Drug Authority (NDA), Dr. David Nahamya, right, commissioned anti-tick vaccine at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI) in Namulonge, Nansana Thursday April 3oth, 2026. (PPU photo). By Stephen Wandera OumaNAMULONGE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned Uganda’s first locally developed anti-tick vaccine at […]
By Our reporterMASINDI – The government of Uganda, through the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), has developed a new livestock vaccine called NAROVAC Anti-Tick Vaccine aimed at controlling ticks and tick borne diseases among cattle.The vaccine was unveiled to government and private veterinary practitioners during a training session held on Wednesday April 30th, 2026 at […]
By Stephen Wandera Ouma ENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to eight new laws, setting in motion sweeping reforms that will reshape Uganda’s health regulation, labour protections, energy efficiency, justice system, and creative industries. The presidential assent, announced by the State House Uganda on Wednesday April 23rd 2026, marks the final constitutional stage […]
CAPTION: Some of Burudian pupils to benefit from the cervical cancer vaccine. (File photo).By AgenciesBUJUMBURA/GENEVA – Under the leadership of the Ministry of Public Health and with the support of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO), Burundi has just launched, on April 29, 2026, the vaccine against the human papillomavirus […]
By Our reporterThe Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has flagged off Battle Group XLVII (BG 47) for deployment to Somalia, marking the latest rotation of Ugandan troops under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).The troops were cleared for deployment after completing months of pre-deployment training at the International Peace Support Operations […]
CAPTION: GVA Rwanda Ltd employees at work recently. (File photo). By AgenciesKIGALI – The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (Rura) has sanctioned GVA Rwanda Ltd, which operates as Canalbox, over continued failure to meet internet service quality standards.In a directive issued under Article 269 of Law No. 24/2016, the regulator ordered the fibre internet provider to compensate […]
CAPTION: Miners a mine area in DR Congo. (File photo). The $100m plan is part of Washington’s efforts to secure access to critical minerals as the DRC struggles with rebel groups for control of territories containing reserves. By Agencies KINSHASHA – The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) plans to set up a paramilitary […]
CAPTION: Hoima City Stadium one of venues for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 tournament in Uganda. (File photo). By Agencies FIFA has confirmed the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 tournament window, set for 19 June to 17 July 2027. The FIFA Council ratified the dates for co-host venues across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. […]
