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Yoweri Museveni · Nairobi

Uganda: Museveni, Ruto Sign Eight MOUs to Deepen Uganda-Kenya Ties

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President Museveni and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto on Wednesday signed eight Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and accelerating regional integration between the two East African nations.See the Story

Africa · Uganda

Kenya: Uganda, Kenya Sign Deal to Harmonise Standards and Boost Cross-Border Trade

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Uganda and Kenya have signed a landmark agreement to deepen cooperation on standards, conformity assessments, and metrology, aimed at eliminating trade barriers and enhancing product quality across the region.See the Story

IVF · Kampala

Uganda Celebrates Second Successful IVF Birth at Mulago Specialized Women’s Hospital

In a major stride for reproductive health services in Uganda, Mulago Specialized Women and Neonatal Hospital has successfully delivered its second baby conceived through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). The newborn, a healthy baby girl weighing 3.6 kilograms, marks a growing milestone in Uganda’s capacity to provide advanced fertility treatment locally. The news was shared by Dr. Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, who prai…See the Story

Ciara Becomes One of 1st Celebrities To Be Granted Citizenship Of Benin

Ciara adds another monumental accomplishment to her incredible career. The Grammy-winning singer and style icon has officially become a citizen of the Republic of Benin. One of the first high-profile Americans to receive citizenship through the West African nation’s new My Afro Origins initiative. The program invites descendants of enslaved Africans to reclaim ancestral ties and reconnect with the homeland torn from their lineage centuries ago. …Instagram · Cotonou See the Story

Tanzania Tour Operators Welcome Ban on Foreign Tour Guides

Arusha, Tanzania — The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) has welcomed the recent government directive banning non-citizens from working as safari tour guides, calling it a step toward safeguarding local jobs and strengthening the integrity of the tourism sector. In a press release dated July 31, 2025, TATO clarified the distinction between tour guides and foreign tour leaders, following the issuance of Government Notice No. 487A unde…Tanzania · Tanzania See the Story

Museveni Urges East African Unity Through Economic Integration and Kiswahili Adoption

Nairobi, Kenya — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni delivered a thought-provoking lecture to 72 students of the Kenya National Defence College, stressing the urgent need for economic integration, strategic security, and pan-African unity as the pillars of Africa’s shared future. Addressing the cohort in his capacity as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), President Museveni highlighted the critical link be…Uganda · Uganda Read Article

Museveni Backs Local Manufacturing of Prepaid Water Meters

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has endorsed the establishment of a prepaid water meter manufacturing plant in Uganda, marking a strategic move to enhance water access, conservation, and utility efficiency across the country. The President made the announcement following a meeting with a delegation from Helcraw Electrical Pvt Ltd, a Zimbabwean firm working in partnership with China’s Liaison Technologies. The two companies specialize in prepaid…Uganda · Uganda Read Article

Hidden Sugars in Baby Food: Makerere Researcher Warns of Health Risks in Uganda’s Fast-Changing Diet

Makerere University researcher Dr. Catherine L. Mwesigwa has issued a stark warning about the high levels of sugar in commercial baby foods in Uganda, highlighting urgent gaps in labelling, regulation, and public awareness. Speaking at the PhD Completion Grant Research Dissemination Workshop, Dr. Mwesigwa shared findings from her recent study which revealed that most baby food products on the market contain dangerously high amounts of added suga…Kampala · Kampala Read Article

Annual Inflation Eases to 3.8% in July as Food, Fuel Prices Shift

Uganda’s annual headline inflation slowed slightly to 3.8% in July 2025, down from 3.9% in June, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). Core inflation—which excludes volatile items like food and energy—also dropped marginally to 4.1% from 4.2% the previous month, signaling moderate price pressure across most sectors. Energy Prices Dip, Charcoal and Water Charges Rise The Ene…Inflation · Kampala See the Story

Minister Nabakooba Urges Geospatial Accuracy and Land Reform at Joint AGRC, EALAN Conference

Makerere University, through the Department of Geomatics and Land Management at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), hosted a milestone event — the Joint 8th Advances in Geomatics Research Conference (AGRC) and 14th Eastern Africa Land Administration Network (EALAN) Conference 2025 — from July 31st to August 1st at Kabira Country Club in Kampala. Held under the theme “Geo-Enablement for Sustainable Development: Harness…Kampala · Kampala Read Article

Prof Nawangwe Urges a Million PhDs for Africa as Makerere Showcases Research Breakthroughs

Makerere University held a vibrant research dissemination workshop on Thursday, July 31, 2025, celebrating the achievements of its PhD Completion Grant Initiative — a programme designed to help doctoral candidates finalize their studies through targeted institutional support. Held at the School of Food Science Conference Hall, the event brought together faculty, researchers, and university leadership to showcase research outputs, share lessons, …Kampala · Kampala Read Article

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