Uganda news

The Government of Uganda has announced that the new driving permit will be valid for five years. This adds two more years to the previous duration of three years that permits were valid for.“The driving license will last five years as opposed to the three years’ driving permit that was existing and will be allowed in the East African region. ...

The Ministry of Local Government is set to officially launch Standardized Security Stamps on Friday that will be used by newly elected Local Council Chairpersons 1 and 2 country wide. The new stamps take effect June when the new office bearers take office however ministry of local government in partnership with local councils will collect old stamps from ex officials. ...

Wang Lei Alur cultural and Rwenzori Mountains sites are at high risk of extinction due to negative impact of climate change, Cross Cultural Foundation of Uganda new report has revealed. According to the findings affected cultural sites associated values and traditions have already disappeared. The stress that Wang Lei along river nile is under threat of being washed away by ...

The Alur Community are demanding  for immediate gazetting of Nyapiri cultural Day celebrations on Uganda Calendar. Prime Minister Hon Vincent Ochaya says this will boost tourism to the community and contribute towards education of the young generation. “We demand government through Ministry of Tourism to gazatte a day for Nyapiri cultural day to be celebrated every 18th February. Its historical ...

Vision Group will finally replace its former boss with the former Deputy General of the External Security Organization, Emmanuel Ewaku Allio. He emerged as the best candidate to replace Robert Kabushenga as CEO of the government-owned Vision Group. In January, Kabushenga announced his retirement from the position. This came after he asked permission from the board to retire early. Sources, ...