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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...

DHS Calls Out Sanctuary Politicians for Standing with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an MS-13 Gang Member, Human Trafficker, Wife Beater, and Child Predator Over the Safety of the American People

As ICE arrested Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Monday to process him for removal to Uganda, sanctuary politicians rush to defend this MS-13 gang member and known human trafficker WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today condemned...

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....

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,...

5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit (SAMEV), 26 - 28 August 2025

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will host the 5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit (SAMEV) from 26 to 28 August 2025. SAMEV is a biennial platform hosted by Singapore since 2014 to strengthen links and encourage the...

Unilever, UK Government & EY back 5 East African enterprises with KSh 85.6M to scale local innovation for global impact

KENYA, August 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TRANSFORM, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the UK Government, and EY, has today announced KSh 85.6 million in grant funding to support five pioneering East African enterprises based in Kenya,...

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...

Increasing Government Initiatives Powers Beta Carotene Market: Growing at 11.3% CAGR Through 2035

Beta carotene market is gaining momentum as consumer demand for antioxidants, natural colorants, and clean-label supplements increases globally. CA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beta carotene market is estimated to grow...

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...

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...

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...

Medical Teams International Launches Campaign to Raise $1 Million USD by August 31

Portland, Oregon USA, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medical Teams International, a global health and humanitarian relief organization, has launched “Rise to the Moment,” a fundraising campaign to help drive our urgent work to provide...

President Cyril Ramaphosa participates in XVII Brics Summit in Brazil, 6 to 7 Jul

President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, attend the XVII BRICS Summit from 6 to 7 July 2025 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. BRICS is a political and...

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 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,...

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....