The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Monica Musenero, has urged Ugandans to embrace homegrown innovations as key drivers of national development.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Ugandans in the Diaspora to invest back home and promote the country as a top tourist destination.

The First Deputy Katikkiro and Buganda Kingdom Finance Minister, Owek. Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa, is this afternoon reading the Kingdom’s budget for the new financial year before the Buganda Lukiiko at Bulange Mengo.

With members of the Lukiiko, Kingdom ministers, county chiefs (abamasaza), and invited guests in attendance, Owek Nsibirwa is outlining the financial allocations and priorities that will guide the Kingdom’s operations and development programs in the coming year.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), has commended the army for its vital role in promoting peace and stability across Africa.

Speaking at the third graduation ceremony of the National Defence College-Uganda (NDC-U) in Buikwe District, Museveni praised the establishment of strategic institutions like NDC-U, which are equipping officers with critical knowledge in areas such as political economy, national defence, and Pan-Africanism.

He emphasized that understanding ideological, strategic, and economic fundamentals is key to preventing the mistakes that have led to instability in many African nations.

The President congratulated the 22 graduates of the National Security and Strategic Studies course, including two female officers and one civilian. He highlighted the UPDF’s ability to maintain peace at home and support regional stability in countries like Somalia, DRC, and South Sudan.