President Museveni approved a privately funded project to reconstruct Kampala’s Nakivubo drainage channel, despite opposition from city authorities.
The project aims to address chronic flooding and sanitation issues.
However, in a letter from State House, President Museveni has set the record straight. The President confirmed that he received a direct request from Mr. Kiggundu, seeking permission to work on the channel.
Uganda Airlines operates six aircraft: 4 CRJ900 Bombardier regional jets, 2 Airbus A330-800neo wide-body aircraft.
Members of Parliament have pressed Uganda Airlines management to expedite the acquisition of eight additional aircraft to strengthen the national carrier's operational capacity. The call came during a meeting with the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE), where airline officials revealed that while Cabinet had approved the purchase, implementation delays persist.
Uganda’s government aims to increase farmer participation, improve crop and livestock quality, and enhance value addition through processing and storage.
State Minister for Agriculture Bright Rwamirama has emphasized the government's commitment to increasing farmer participation across the country, improving crop and livestock quality, and enhancing value addition through processing and storage. The announcement came as Uganda finalizes preparations for the Madrid International Food Exhibition in Spain, scheduled from September 30 to October 2.
The “Food for Change: Slow Food’s Gender-Sensitive Approach to Empowering Young Women in Uganda” is a new project launched by Slow Food Uganda to give young women equal opportunities to become self-sufficient and leaders in their communities.
Over two million traders operate daily in the central business district, serving more than 7.5 million traders who travel from various parts of the country to engage in business. This activity has helped address the youth unemployment problem.
According to Edward Ntale, chairperson of the United Arcaders Traders Entrepreneur Association, more people will be affected if the government does not address their concerns. Ntale states that the private sector, which employs individuals between 16 and 50 years of age, accounts for 31 million people compared to 4 million in public service.
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