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Uganda Approves Energy America 100 MW Solar + 250 MWh BESS Project Under Deepening U.S.–Uganda Energy Partnership

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Government of Uganda has officially issued a Gazetted Policy Direction authorizing the development of a 100 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant...

AU Alarmed by U.S. Deportee Deals with Rwanda, Uganda

(MENAFN) The African Union's (AU) human rights body raised alarm on Monday regarding recent agreements between Rwanda, Uganda, and the United States that would facilitate the transfer of deportees to these African nations. In a statement, the...

Uganda is expected to host two million refugees from neighboring nations

(MENAFN) Uganda is expected to host close to 2 million refugees by the end of 2025 as worsening conflicts in neighboring Sudan, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to force people to flee, according to UN officials....

Ugandan Student Launches AI-Powered Health Website to Simplify Medical Information

A 23-year-old Ugandan student has launched a new digital health platform that aims to revolutionise how communities access health information in Uganda. ISHAKA, WESTERN REGION, UGANDA, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A 23-year-old Ugandan...

African Adventure Specialists Launch Exclusive 14-Day Kenya & Uganda Safari

African Adventure Specialists Launch Exclusive 14-Day Kenya & Uganda Safari PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- African Adventure Specialists, a leading Destination Management Company (DMC) based in Nairobi,...

Global Fred Award Announced: Three Companies Rewrite the Value of Innovation with Breakthrough Technologies

VANCOUVER, BC , CANADA, October 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In October 2025, the Global Fred Award & Certification (GFA &GFC), headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, officially announced the winners of the GFA–Remarkable Innovation Award....

US finalize bilateral deportation deals with Honduras, Uganda

(MENAFN) The United States has finalized bilateral deportation deals with Honduras and Uganda as part of efforts to tighten immigration enforcement, according to documents obtained by reports. Under the agreements, Uganda has consented to accept...

US locks in agreement to deport migrants Uganda

(MENAFN) Uganda has reached an agreement with the United States to host migrants from third countries being deported from the US, CBS reported on Tuesday, citing internal documents. The deal is part of the Trump administration’s broader push for...

Uganda’s Economy Climbs 6.9 Percent Despite Global Turmoil

(MENAFN) Uganda’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience, achieving strong growth despite global headwinds such as international conflicts and ongoing trade tensions, according to a report released Tuesday by the Ministry of Finance, Planning...

Nsambya Furniture Workshop: Uganda’s Home of Timeless Craftsmanship and Modern Design

Nsambya Furniture Workshop: Ugandan Furniture Brand, Founder Ssegujja Ivan NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nsambya Furniture Workshop, one of Uganda’s most respected names in custom furniture design, continues...

Ugandan President Nominated as Sole Presidential Candidate for 2026 Election

(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was officially nominated as the ruling National Resistance Movement's (NRM) sole candidate for the upcoming presidential election, set for January 2026. In a meeting held in Kampala, the nation's capital,...

Huawei starts ICT competition in Uganda aimed to boost talents

(MENAFN) Chinese tech company Huawei has kicked off the 2025–2026 national information and communication technology (ICT) competition in Uganda, aimed at fostering local expertise and driving digital transformation. According to Huawei, the...

Chinese embassy in Uganda holds sendoff ceremony for Uganda students

(MENAFN) On Friday, the Chinese Embassy in Uganda hosted a farewell event for 39 Ugandan students who will be studying various subjects in China under government-funded scholarships. At the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong...

Ugandan Military Chopper Crashes in Somalia's Capital

(MENAFN) The Ugandan military confirmed on Wednesday that one of its helicopters crashed in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, leaving five out of eight people aboard feared dead. Felix Kulayigye, spokesperson for the Ugandan military, shared with a...

Uganda receives nine Chinese hybrid goats to boost its goat meat production

(MENAFN) Nine Chinese hybrid goats, known as Jianzhou big-eared goats, have arrived in Uganda as part of the country’s efforts to boost its goat meat production and strengthen the livestock industry. The shipment, consisting of three males and six...

Uganda’s long-time Leader wants to get reelected for next year

(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who has held power since 1986, has signaled his intention to seek another term in the country’s upcoming general elections. At 80 years old, Museveni remains one of the longest-serving leaders globally....

Uganda’s Museveni Hints at Re-Election Bid

(MENAFN) Uganda’s long-serving head of state, Yoweri Museveni, has indicated he may pursue another presidential term in the national polls scheduled for next year. At 80 years old, Museveni is among the globe’s longest-reigning heads of...

Uganda’s Veteran Leader Signals 2026 Election Run

(MENAFN) Uganda’s veteran leader, President Yoweri Museveni, has indicated his intention to run again in next year’s general elections. At 80 years old, Museveni stands as one of the globe’s longest-serving heads of state, having held power...

Nineteen people pass away due to motor truck overturning in Uganda

(MENAFN) Nineteen people lost their lives and thirteen others sustained injuries after a lorry overturned in Uganda’s western Hoima district, authorities reported on Wednesday. According to police in the Albertine region, the incident occurred on...

FINCA Canada Partners with Government of Canada to Support Youth Employment in Uganda

New $5 million CAD partnership, in collaboration with FINCA Uganda, will expand economic opportunities for youth, especially women. DODOMA, TANZANIA, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canada's Secretary of State for International Development,...