Uganda to export 3,000 nurses to UK, Middle East

The leadership of Uganda Nurses and Midwives Union (UNMU), has said engagements are underway to send some of the 3,000 well-skilled nurses who are not employed by the government, to work abroad. This was revealed to this publication yesterday by Mr Justus Cherop, the president of UNMU. He was commenting on ongoing plans by some…

South Africa, U.S. In Top-Level Talks Over ‘Weapons for Russia’

Cape Town — The South African and United States Cabinet officials responsible for foreign affairs have stepped into the diplomatic row over the alleged transfer in South Africa of weapons to a Russian cargo vessel last December. Amid controversy over an American claim that South Africa has supplied weapons and ammunition to a nation which…

HAPPENING NOW- European Union Ambassadors Hold Dialogue with NRM Party

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin Updated 1327 EAT on Wednesday 15 March 2023 The National Resistance Movement – NRM Headquarters is hosting a dialogue with European Union Delegation to Uganda. The Delegation led by HE. Ambassador Jan Sadek, Head of the European Union Delegation to Uganda has been received by Hon Richard Todwong, National Resistance Movement…

Uganda Cultural Heads Meet Queen Torres

By Aggrey Wagodo at 0851 EAT on Saturday 11th March 2023 KAMPALA- Queen Torres Maria Leonora has interacted with Uganda Cultural Heads during her visit to Uganda. She held meeting on Friday with Baluuli King, Mwogezi Butamanya at the office of the minister of Public Service, Hon Muluuli Mukasa. Queen Torres discussed development projects for…

Queen Torres Maria Arrives in Uganda

By Agrey Wagodo & Viola Nabbale updated 1300 EAT on Monday 06th 03 2023 Uganda has recieved Her Royal Majesty MARIA LEONORA TORRES, Queen of Maharlika and Princess of Calabarzon who touched down Entebbe International Airport moments ago. She has been received by officials from Office of the President of Uganda and civil society organisations…

Indian MP, 2 other Asian Investors Arrive in Uganda ahead of Queen Torres

By Agrey Wagodo updated 2103 EAT on Sunday 05th March 2023 Her Royal Highness Maria Leonora Torres, Queen of Maharlika and Princess of Calabarzon State is expected to touch down Entebbe International Airport Monday morning for 5 days visit in Uganda. Earlier today her delegation led Former Member of Parliament for Lok Sabha, in India…

Uganda, US Relations to deepen

Follow us on Social Media , just type “HICGI News Agency” The US government has revealed that plans to start new and deepen existing commercial ties with Uganda are in advanced stages. The size of the deals will crystallise during the US-Africa Leaders Summit expected to be graced by 42 Africa Heads of State later…

President Museveni, First Lady pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

By Dorothy Nagitta & Arthur Arnold Wadero President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni yesterday paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Kampala. The duo was received by Ms Kate Airey, the British High Commissioner. Mr Museveni extended his sympathies to the royal family and the British people. “On…