All systems go, UEDCL states
Umeme was formally turned over to UEDCL on Monday.
Karuma Bridge Expansion Joint Installation
The expansion joints are presently being fitted into the bridge deck’s steel bars by the team.
Uganda Airlines Launched a New Direct Route
Uganda Airlines said on Thursday that it will begin direct flights from Entebbe to London Gatwick on May 18, 2025
At Amber House, Uganda Opens Its First EV Charging Station
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development of the Ugandan government has opened the country’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging station at Amber House in Kampala.
The Government Affirms Readiness of UEDCL To Assume Control of Electricity Distribution
The government stated that it will be ready for the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to replace Umeme Ltd. as the electricity distributor on April 1, 2025.
Uganda Opens A Cutting-Edge Deep Tech Facility to Foster Creativity
The Uganda Deep Tech Centre of Excellence was formally opened in Namanve by the Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Secretariat in partnership with Future Lab, the Research to Industry Centre of Excellence, the Uganda National Council of Science and Technology, and the National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Innovation Skills Enhancement Project (NSTEI-SEP).
President Museveni Officially Launches The Kampala Flyover Project’s First Phase
Kampala Flyover Project, President Yoweri Museveni praised Uganda’s expanding ties with Japan while standing beneath the imposing Clock Tower Flyover.
Hamz Stadium-Nakivubo Approved for CAF
The stadium, which opened to the public on June 1, 2024, has been approved to host the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup preliminary rounds, as well as the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying and final tournaments and the men’s U17, U20, and U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) competitions.
Uganda’s Aviation Sector Grows with New Routes and Updated Facilities
UCAA Director General Fred Bamwesigye stressed that these advancements were the consequence of focused initiatives to improve airport infrastructure and increase aviation connectivity.
President Museveni Restates the Prohibition on The Export of Raw Minerals
The president underlined that miners who want to export raw minerals should not be granted permits by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. Rather, permits ought to be given only to regional producers who enhance these resources.