John Tugume
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Profile: Diaspora Unit of State House woos foreign communities to invest back home
Early last year (2023) President Yoweri Museveni directed that another unit be created under State House to specifically handle issues of the many Ugandans living in the Diaspora.
Uganda to eliminate speculative price hiking as first directly-imported fuel arrives
The first consignment of Uganda's directly imported fuel products have arrived at the Mombasa coast in Kenya, with the government hopeful the development will eliminate speculative price hiking.
Uganda coffee exports to Turkiye soar in renewed commercial diplomacy
Uganda's coffee industry has made a significant breakthrough in the Turkish market after the country's exports increased by a remarkable 2,200% between 2019 and 2024.
Uganda asks envoys to promote country’s tourism, investment potential
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is seeking to tap into the country's missions abroad in order to boost tourism growth and investment opportunities.
Uganda set to boost national carrier fleet with 11 more planes
Uganda Airlines’ dream of becoming the king of the skies is getting and closer to reality with the country’s national carrier set to purchase four more planes to bolster its fleet of Bombardier and Airbus.
Uganda unveils sh70 trillion budget, doubles funding to oil and gas
Uganda recently unveiled a sh70 trillion budget, with the country’s finance minister allocating more than double to the oil and gas sector compared to the previous years.
Uganda unveils 2024 edition of fully electric bus
Government of Uganda carmaker Kiira Motors Corporation has unveiled its latest edition of a fully electric bus product designed for city mass transport.
WHAT RETURN OF LOOTED ARTEFACTS MEANS FOR TOURISM
As the Qatar Airways plane landed at Entebbe International Airport, passengers squirmed, eager to witness this historic moment. Anxious citizens also gathered at the apron to receive the artefacts with palpable joy.
Dubai Royal family member receives top award as Uganda marks 35th Heroes Day
Uganda has held the national heroes day celebrations to commemorate both civilians and combatants who were killed during the liberation struggle which ushered the country’s president Yoweri Museveni to power.
Uganda Cranes set eyes on Algeria game after Botswana win
Uganda Cranes, the east African country’s national soccer team, has set all eyes on today’s duel against Algeria…