UK High Commissioner Pays Courtesy Call on Gen. Muhoozi
The United Kingdom’s High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Lisa Chesney, on Friday afternoon paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe. General Kainerugaba warmly welcomed the British envoy and expressed appreciation for her visit, which he said reflected the deep…
Uganda Deepens Ties with Russia to Accelerate Economic Transformation
Uganda has stepped up its engagement with Russia in a renewed bid to accelerate industrialisation, science, and technology as part of the country’s journey toward attaining higher middle-income status. This comes after Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gen Jeje Odongo, and Russia’s Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, Ms Bella Cherkesova, signed…
Photos: AIGP Tom Magambo Hosts Egyptian Police Delegation
The Uganda Police Force’s Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) on Tuesday hosted a high-level delegation from the Egyptian Police, highlighting growing regional cooperation under the leadership of CID Director, AIGP Tom Magambo. The six-member Egyptian delegation, led by Brigadier General Ahmed Youssry Mohamed Hashem, paid a courtesy call on AIGP Magambo at CID headquarters as part…
France Worried About Peace in Uganda Ahead of 2026 General Elections
The use of threatening language on social media may result in instability in Uganda as the country heads into general elections, the French government has warned. The outgoing French Ambassador to Uganda, Xavier Sticker, hailed the investment climate in the country, but hoped for a continued favorable regulatory framework but also a predictable, stable and…
Russia, Uganda Talk Trade at BRICS Summit in Brazil
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a bilateral meeting with Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6, 2025. The summit, hosted under the theme “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance,” brought together leaders and representatives from BRICS…
UAE Investors Seek Enduring Collaborations with Ugandan Farmers
A delegation of investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed interest in forging long-term partnerships with Ugandan farmers, citing the country’s organic farming practices and innovative agricultural technologies as key attractions. The investors—comprising large-scale farmers, food exporters, and agritech specialists—have toured farms across the Busoga sub-region and beyond, and are currently participating in…
