Uganda has officially broken ground on its first large-scale waste-to-energy power plant, a Shs1.4 trillion project aimed at generating electricity while addressing Kampala’s persistent garbage management challenges. The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by State Minister for Energy, Okaasai Opolot, alongside officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development at Namanve Industrial Park. 45MW…
Uganda’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Okello Oryem, has confirmed that the government is engaged in negotiations aimed at securing a reduced sentence for a Ugandan woman reportedly facing the death penalty in Syria. Speaking to local media, Oryem said diplomatic channels have been activated to seek clemency or a commutation of the sentence. “We…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Victoria University Kampala has announced the launch of a large-scale free Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme targeting 10,000 students, in response to the growing demand for digital and technology-driven skills. The university says the initiative is designed to prepare young people for the future labour market, where AI literacy, data analysis, and…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has intensified efforts to attract high-value leisure travellers from Europe following a tourism marketing roadshow conducted in the BENELUX region, covering Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The delegation, which included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Uganda), the Uganda Wildlife Authority, and private sector tour operators, engaged…
A new global study shows that wealth is not necessarily linked with stronger mental health among young people, with several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa outperforming richer nations in measures of wellbeing. According to the Global Mind Health Report 2025 by Sapien Labs, young adults aged 18 to 34 in many African countries scored significantly higher…