President of Uganda

Why fire tear-gas, why fire bullets, Museveni questions Police

Why fire tear-gas, why fire bullets, Museveni questions Police

President Museveni yesterday released a statement condemning in the strongest terms the shooting and beating of civilians by the Police. The president questioned as to why police fired tear gas and live bullets during the Monday demonstrations that saw the rioters, section of the public, and journalists brutally beaten and arrested. “Youth groups of Monday […]

Coca cola pleased with $12M fruit factory in Uganda

Coca cola pleased with $12M fruit factory in Uganda

American multinational beverage corporation, the business behind the Coca-Cola Company was pleased to hear that the highly awaited fruit factory in Uganda would commence operations soon. The $12 million rated fruit factory had not operated since its construction began back in 2015, suffering a heavy setback to the key players and the farmers who had […]

“Women are the base of society”- President Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni has said that women are the base of society and, therefore, should not be marginalized. Museveni made the remarks during the celebrations to mark International Women’s Day held at Busuubizi Core Primary Teachers’ College in Mityana district. This year’s theme is “Empowerment of Rural Women and Girls: Opportunities and Challenges.” President Museveni […]

Ban Ki Moon Wants Museveni to intervene in Burundi

Ban Ki Moon Wants Museveni to intervene in Burundi

The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to help avert the deteriorating situation in Burundi and restore peace. He also urged him to try and bring the two warring factions in the South Sudan conflict to negotiate conclusive peace agreements for the country. Ban Ki Moon and President […]

Museveni commissions science facilities at 3 Mbarara Schools

Museveni commissions science facilities at 3 Mbarara Schools

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned 3 new multi-billion facilities at 3 schools in Mbarara Municipality. The president  while commissioning the state of the art facilities at   Mbarara High School, Mary Hill High School and Nyakayojo Senior Secondary School urged the students of the institutions to concentrate on science subjects that are the ultimate requirement in […]

KQ, Detours and Good Judgment

KQ, Detours and Good Judgment

Last month, His Excellency the President of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni made a request to Kenya Airways (KQ) to make a detour to Mbarara Town to pick him up on his way to the 16th Regional Heads of State Summit. The airline administration declined to grant this request and the President had to find other means of transportation […]

Uganda loses 500 billion shillings through corruption

Uganda loses 500 billion shillings through corruption

Uganda loses 500 billion shillings through corruption, out of this 300 billion is lost through procurement-World Bank President Museveni wants The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) act be amended such that when questions are raised over the tendering process the company which has won the tender in a process perceived to […]

President Museveni tells farmers to abandon traditional farming methods

President Museveni tells farmers to abandon traditional farming methods

The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has told farmers to abandon their traditional ways of farming saying they have no place in the modern age. While flagging off the construction of Andibo Valley Dam in Pakwach, Nebbi district Museveni cautioned people from the West Nile Sub-Region against sticking to old farming methods which are […]

President Museveni’s 2013 Labour Day Speech

HE The Vice President The Chief Justice Rt Hon Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Prime Minister Hon Ministers Ambassadors and High Commissioners Hon Members of Parliament Your Highnesses the Cultural Leaders All workers of Uganda in your different categories; Ladies and gentlemen Today, Uganda joins other countries to celebrate the economic and social achievements made […]

ICC not court for Europeans to judge Africans

The President of Uganda, Gen. Yoweri Museveni has denied reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a platform for Europeans to judge African leaders. The Uganda President speaking at the ICC Review Conference opened in Munyonyo Kampala on Monday told delegates that African leaders are the main beneficiaries of the ICC and therefore should […]