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Minister Announces Lower End-User Tariffs for 2024 KAMPALA – In a briefing held at the Uganda Media Centre on January 5, 2024, Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, the minister of energy and mineral development, announced the electricity end-user tariffs for the year 2024. The Minister began her speech by welcoming the attendees back from the Christmas and New Year holidays and congratulating them on the announced weighted average tariff reduction of 1.6 percent. The reduction in tariffs reflects the government’s commitment to gradually reducing end-user tariffs to support industrialization and improve the welfare of society. Minister Nankabirwa emphasized the government’s efforts in…

C-NEWS BUREAU CHIEF KAMPALA – In a significant display of its growing stature on the international stage, Uganda is set to host the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the South Summit in January 2024. The NAM Summit, running from January 15–23, and the South Summit, from January 21–24, will be held at the Commonwealth Speke Resort, Munyonyo. This was confirmed in a recent Cabinet press release. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated the Cabinet on the nation’s preparedness for these high-profile summits. Assuring the country of readiness, the cabinet announced that several countries have confirmed their participation. The Organizing…

C-NEWS BUREAU CHIEF KAMPALA –In a sobering revelation ahead of World AIDS Day, UNICEF’s latest Global Snapshot on Children with HIV and AIDS has shed light on a concerning situation. The report indicates that in 2022, nearly 98,000 adolescent girls aged 10–19 were infected with HIV, translating to an alarming rate of 1,900 new infections every week. This data underscores the urgent need for enhanced efforts to combat the HIV epidemic, especially among young girls. While there has been progress in reducing HIV infections among girls aged 10–19 since 2010, when the number stood at 190,000, the gender disparity remains…

Kampala, Uganda – As the world commemorates World AIDS Day, Uganda’s observance is marked by a theme that underscores a community-centric approach: “Ending AIDS by 2030: Keeping Communities at the Centre.” Dr. Nelson Musoba, the director general of the Uganda AIDS Commission, in his remarks at the recent World AIDS Day Press Conference, provides a comprehensive overview of Uganda’s journey in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In his address at the Uganda Media Centre, Dr. Musoba explained the considerable progress Uganda has made in combating this epidemic. He noted a remarkable reduction in HIV prevalence, from a daunting 18% in the…

KAMPALA – In anticipation of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Uganda’s Minister of State for Gender and Culture Affairs, Mutuuzo Peace Regis, addressed the media and stakeholders in Kampala, outlining the country’s efforts and challenges in combating GBV. The campaign, which commenced on Saturday, November 25, and ends on December 10, Human Rights Day, will see various activities nationwide focussing on ensuring girls’ access to quality education. Since Uganda joined the global campaign in 2008, there have been significant strides in raising awareness and addressing GBV. Public awareness has increased markedly, with reported cases of GBV…

C-BUREAU CHIEF The decision by the government to mandate the Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) to source and supply petroleum products to licensed Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) has a multitude of implications. On the positive side, there’s the promise of enhanced security of supply. Centralizing the importation of petroleum products, Uganda aims to shore up the security of its supply and lessen the country’s exposure to disruptions, potentially ensuring a steadier availability of these products. There could also be a welcome reduction in pump prices; removing certain intermediaries from the supply chain might decrease needless costs, possibly benefiting end…

The newly appointed Uganda Cranes’ head coach, Paul Put, is gearing up to embark on his coaching journey with a challenging start as the team faces Guinea and Somalia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers later this month. The Cranes, placed in Group G, are scheduled to kick off their campaign against Guinea on November 17th, followed by a match against Somalia just four days later. Both crucial games will take place in Morocco. In addition to these formidable opponents, the Cranes will also have to contend with Algeria, Botswana, and Mozambique in Group B, making their qualification journey…

By Judith Hope Kiconco The World Health Organization (WHO) defines a stillbirth as any baby who dies after 28 weeks of pregnancy, but before or during birth.  A baby can die before they are born, during the process of birth, or even immediately after they have been born. It’s heartbreaking to know that one baby dies every 16 seconds; this translates to two million stillbirths globally every year according to WHO. A research report from Uganda in 2021 confirms that the stillbirth rate is reported at 17.8 per 1,000 births. Uganda aims to reduce this rate to less than 12…

ZURAH NAKABUGO KAMPALA –With a population of over 78 percent made up of individuals below the age of 30, Uganda stands out as having the world’s youngest population. While chips are a favored food item in the country, the existing quality of Irish potatoes does not meet international standards, according to Fred Kyakulanga, the state minister for Agriculture. The Minister highlights a critical challenge facing the Ugandan food industry, specifically within larger restaurants like KFC and Café Javas, which are forced to import Irish potatoes to meet the high demand for chips and crisps. The local varieties of potatoes are…

C-NEWS BUREAU CHIEF GOMBA –In a statement issued July 7, President Museveni, addressed the outcome of the Oyam by-elections and emphasized the need for fair and transparent electoral processes. Congratulating the winner, Eunice Apio of the UPC party, and recognizing the narrow margin between the UPC and NRM candidate, Engola Junior, the President called for adherence to legal channels if any wrongdoing is suspected. Expressing concern over reports of ballot tampering and urging swift action against those involved, the President strongly condemned such acts, labeling them as treasonous. He highlighted the Opposition’s alleged involvement in similar incidents in Kampala and…