Andrew Matege

President Museveni has met with special envoys from China and Turkmenistan at State House Entebbe. The talks focused on China's zero-tariff trade offer to Uganda and new diplomatic partnerships with Turkmenistan to drive regional and international cooperation.

The 14th EAC command post exercise, Ushirikiano Imara, has opened in Nairobi to strengthen regional defense. Military and civilian teams from across East Africa are training together to combat terrorism, piracy, and disasters under a unified command.

KCCA has suspended all on-street parking along Kampala Road and Jinja Road to reduce congestion and improve road safety. Motorists are now required to use designated off-street facilities at Uganda House, National Theatre, and various alternative streets in the city center.

President Museveni has appointed Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi as the new Deputy Chief Justice and Agnes Alum as Chief Registrar. The nominations have been sent to Parliament for approval to finalize the judicial leadership changes.

President Museveni and Mozambique's President Daniel Francisco Chapo have held talks at State House Entebbe to strengthen security and regional ties. The leaders honored the historic "Montepuez Group" and discussed future military cooperation to bolster African stability.

President Yoweri Museveni and Egypt’s Abdel Fattah El-Sisi have held talks at State House Entebbe focused on trade, renewable energy, and fish farming. The leaders emphasized the need for industrialization and African-led dialogue to ensure regional peace and economic transformation.

The East African Development Bank has launched a USD 13 million fund to provide affordable credit to youth and women-led businesses. The initiative aims to close a massive financing gap and support the transition of small enterprises into the manufacturing sector across East Africa.

President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a new five-year term at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Guided by Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, the President received the instruments of power in a ceremony attended by several African heads of state and international dignitaries.

President Museveni and DRC’s Félix Tshisekedi have signed new agreements on trade, security, and infrastructure at State House Entebbe. The leaders met ahead of a State Dinner at Munyonyo and Tuesday's presidential inauguration at Kololo.

U.S. President Donald Trump has sent Senior Bureau Official Nick Checker to represent him at President Museveni’s inauguration. During their meeting at State House, Museveni called for an end to raw material exports, urging for African value addition to boost GDP and job creation.

Presidents Salva Kiir of South Sudan and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia have arrived at State House Entebbe for the inauguration of President Yoweri Museveni. The high-profile arrivals underscore regional cooperation ahead of the swearing-in ceremony at Kololo on May 12.

Kazo District has launched the “A Billion Tree Planting Project” to celebrate General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s 52nd birthday and the district’s 99.7% presidential vote. The initiative promotes environmental conservation as a key act of national patriotism.

The PLU Diaspora, led by Ronnie Kananura and Steven Rutasharara, has donated essential maternal items to SFC health units in Entebbe. The initiative aims to support military families and strengthen the bond between Ugandans abroad and their home communities.

Uganda has deployed 69 officers and civilians to Nairobi for the "Ushirikiano Imara 26" regional security exercise. The mission aims to harmonize military, police, and civilian responses to contemporary security threats within the East African Community.

Uganda's government aims to increase agro-industrial exports to $20 billion under the Tenfold Growth Strategy. PSST Ramathan Ggoobi says the plan focuses on value addition, grain processing, and subsidized loans for commercial farmers to boost the country's GDP contribution.