Minister Baryomunsi Claims That Internet and Device Prices Are Impeding the Digital Revolution
Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister for ICT and National Guidance, has underlined that the high cost of internet and the outrageous costs associated with buying smart gadgets, like phones, remain to be barriers to Uganda’s digital transformation. During his impassioned speech at the 67th African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI) conference at the Imperial Golf […]
East African Crude Oil Pipeline Is Anticipated to Increase Employment
East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is expected to greatly improve employment opportunities.
Huawei Digitruck in The Lango Sub-Region
Hon. Denis Obua, the chief guest, began by expressing gratitude for the cordial ties between the governments of the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Uganda.
Uganda to Participate in the Single African Air Transport Market
Representatives from twelve Eastern and Southern African nations attended the conference, which was arranged by a number of regional organizations, including COMESA, the European Union, the Africa Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), IGAD, and the East African Community.
MPs Decide to Maintain NITA-U
A government bill that would have abolished the National Information Technology Authority of Uganda and transferred its responsibilities to the Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology, and National Guidance was rejected by lawmakers.
Uganda Urges Importers of Medical Equipment to Fund Local Production
Minister of Health Dr. Jane Ruth Achieng underlined the need of lowering imports by encouraging producers of medical equipment to set up production facilities within Uganda during the Ugandan Pharma Health Care exhibition held at UMA showgrounds.
President Museveni provides more funding to Luwero Market Vendors
Along the Kampala-Gulu Highway, the 260 beneficiaries who work out of Balikyejjusa-Checkpoint market in Luwero primarily sell fruits, particularly pineapples, and vegetables, among other goods. Every merchant was given 100,000 Shs.
The Government Buys Equipment for 16 Districts’ Roads
16 districts throughout the nation will receive road equipment, according to plans made by the Ugandan government through Works State Minister Fred Byamukama. By providing above-average rainfall last year, the El-Nino phenomena caused substantial damage to several locations, including those heavily affected by road reconstruction works. Byamukama lists Kikuube, Terego, and Rubanda as the districts […]
Uganda Wants to Increase Oil Imports Through Tanzania
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) will become the only importer and provider of petroleum products as the country increases its imports of petroleum products through Tanzania, according to Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa. The choice was made in response to talks in Zanzibar between Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu and Minister Nankabirwa over how to improve […]
The Uganda Railways Corporation Board Has Added Eng. Benjamin Olobo to its Membership
Gen. Katumba Wamala, the Minister of Works and Transport, has named Eng. Benjamin Olobo to the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) Board. With this position, Eng. Olobo replaces Eng. Robert Kafeero Sekitoleko, who has moved up to become the organization’s Chief Mechanical Engineer.