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WIPO Director General in Uganda for strategic visit
Uganda has welcomed Mr Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), for an official working visit at the invitation of Hon. Norbert Mao, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. The visit underscores Uganda’s commitment to fostering innovation, intellectual property (IP)-driven enterprise, and strengthening international cooperation to promote sustainable investment and development….
IGG to ‘inflict more pain on the corrupt’
Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala has officially assumed leadership of Uganda’s Inspectorate of Government (IG), delivering her inaugural address to staff on Monday, emphasising integrity, professionalism, and teamwork as the cornerstones of her tenure. In her address, Justice Naluzze expressed gratitude to President Yoweri Museveni for appointing her to the role and acknowledged the mentorship…
Digital news is booming but revenue isn’t – ACME study
The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) has published the second edition of its State of Uganda’s Media Landscape report. The 2024–2025 edition examines Uganda’s digital news media, focusing on native digital platforms, their operations, ownership, professional practices, and their role in covering public affairs. It analyses these factors and assesses how they influence the reporting of public…
Mulago launches Uganda’s first cardiac MRI services
Mulago National Referral Hospital has begun offering Uganda’s first-ever Cardiac MRI services, a major milestone in the country’s medical and diagnostic capabilities. The breakthrough, announced on Friday, positions Mulago as the pioneer centre for advanced cardiac imaging in Uganda, strengthening its partnership with the Uganda Heart Institute and significantly reducing the need for patients to…
Ggoobi inspects key national projects in Lubowa, Mbale and Soroti
The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ramathan Ggoobi, has undertaken a series of high-level field visits to major national development projects, reaffirming the government’s commitment to driving industrialisation, value addition, and improved service delivery across the country. Lubowa International Specialised Hospital Now 68% Complete On Friday, Ggoobi inspected the ongoing construction of…