Addis Ababa Bole International Airport has officially opened its new departure curbside and ground drop-off facility, making access to the airport more convenient and seamless than ever. Passengers can now be dropped off directly at the terminal entrance without the need to park their vehicles far away and walk to the terminal. This is another important milestone in our continued commitment to enhancing passenger convenience, accessibility and overall airport experience. #Ethiopianairlines
H.E. Gedion Timothewos (PhD), Minister of Foreign Affairs & #COP32 President-Designate, together with H.E. Fitsum Assefa (PhD), Minister of Finance & COP32 Chief Negotiator, opened the Ethiopia Pavilion at #COP31, joined by diplomats, partners and members of the ๐ช๐น delegation. @StateHouseUg@NtareHouse@StateHouseSey@UgandaMFA@adoniaayebare@MFAEthiopia
Earlier today, I had a meeting with someone at Acacia Mall. Getting there, she was still in another meeting and I chose to wait somewhere. I picked the basement parking.
At the entrance, the lady opened my door and asked whether I was armed to which I answered, I was clean. She paved me in and the second barrier just opened.
I drove at a snailโs pace through the corridors until I spotted a space in one of the corners. Here, I parked and started perusing through my phone. At one point, I saw a man in overroll coming in my direction. I thought finally someone got concerned. Wapi, he just passed and went out through the small gate.
33 minutes after, my host called and I drove out. As I exited, I silently echoed my countryโs moto. Indeed in Uganda, Mukama nโayamba. Abatujju batusaasira busaasizi ๐ฉ
#SimanyiObaNtegeerekeka๐ค
Today at State House Entebbe, I am hosting Their Majesties and other cultural leaders from across Uganda at the Cultural Leaders Conference. I look forward to fruitful discussions about how our cultural institutions can promote unity, preserve our heritage and contribute to Ugandaโs development.
While addressing the traditional and cultural leaders, I emphasised that our indigenous societies had strong foundations in agriculture, livestock, crafts, medicine and other specialised occupations (Emyooga). However, tribal chauvinism and lack of integration weakened us. That is why the NRM emphasises patriotism and Pan Africanism. You need Uganda and Africa for your prosperity.
Our cultural leaders have an important role in preserving our languages, culture and indigenous knowledge, while leaving politics and administration to elected leaders. We must reject the colonial mentality that makes Africans despise their own heritage. I am looking forward to continued discussions tomorrow.
On the sidelines of the Cultural Leaders Conference, I received the Vice President of Tanzania, His Excellency, Deogratius John Ndejembi, who delivered a special message from Her Excellency, President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
We discussed the economic integration of our two countries and infrastructure development, particularly the oil pipeline. As I have always emphasised, our prosperity depends on working together, expanding trade and developing infrastructure that connects our economies.
I thank the cultural leaders for the fruitful discussions over the last two days. The Government will support their proposals. For example, in line with their commitment to strengthen research, Government research institutions, such as Kawanda, Namulonge and Serere, can support the work of cultural institutions and reduce unnecessary duplication through the establishment of separate research centres.
Furthermore, we must preserve our languages, cultures and useful traditions while rejecting harmful practices. For instance, wife inheritance must be by consent, not force. I thank them and wish them good luck.
In exercise of the powers vested in me by Article 174(2) of the Constitution, I have named 13 persons for appointment to various government offices.
I have directed the Public Service Commission to assess their suitability and advise me accordingly. https://t.co/wkb0MNxv2S
More #ThrowBackThur
Team Butaleja: Lady D.RDC, LCV Chairman- Were Elvis (blue, long-sleeved tunic-style top), Vice, Damba (Grey & black patterned blazer, khaki trousers). Yours truly in brown & white chequered long-sleeved shirt tucked into blue jeans.
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CLARIFICATION: WITHDRAW OF RECOGNITION OF THE BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (BPHARM) PROGRAM AT MBARARA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MUST)
1. We make reference to a Public Notice from the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda, claiming withdrawal of the recognition of the Bachelor of Pharmacy Program at Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
2. The National Council for Higher Education is mandated under Section 4d (ii) of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act Cap. 262, to โreceive, consider and process applications for accreditation of academic and professional programmes of higher education institutions, in consultation with professional associations and regulatory bodies.โ
3. The National Council for Higher Education is further mandated under Section 4(f) of the Act to โreceive and investigate complaints relating to institutions of higher education and take appropriate action.โ
4. The mandate of recognition of academic qualifications rests with the National Council for Higher Education, as mandated under Section 4(i) of the Act.
Given the above statutory provisions, National Council for Higher Education would like to clarify as follows:
1. The Bachelor of Pharmacy programme at Mbarara University of Science and Technology was first accredited by the National Council for Higher Education in 2010. Since then, the programme has received multiple re-accreditations. The most recent re-accreditation was granted on 30th January 2025, for the programme to run up to 2036. All the re-accreditations have been granted in consultation with the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda, as required under Section 4d (ii) of the Act.
2. The National Council for Higher Education was neither involved nor consulted in the Pharmaceutical Society of Ugandaโs unilateral decision to withdraw its recognition of the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme at Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
3. Withdrawalof recognition of qualifications of graduates of a given programme or academic institution is the preserve of the National Council for Higher Education.
4. Mbarara University had an Associate Professor of Pharmacy heading the Department of Pharmacy until July 2026 when he resigned to join another academic institution on promotion to full Professor. The University temporarily engaged a Senior Lecturer, with a nursing background but holding a PhD in Pharmacology from Ghent University in Belgium, to head the Department. The current Acting Head of Department of the Pharmacy Department is a Pharmacist who also serves as the President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda.
5. National Council for Higher Education categorically states that:
a) The Bachelor of Pharmacy programme at Mbarara University of Science and Technology is fully accredited.
b) The accreditation has not been withdrawn by the National Council for Higher Education.
c) The teaching and learning of the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme at Mbarara University of Science and Technology should continue.
6. The National Council for Higher Education remains open to receiving and investigating complaints related to higher education institutions in Uganda.
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Nobody deserves to keep a job in this limping company.
Pour the while stuff away and recruit fresh minds. Start with Mbale region, that has the worst of the worst.
Dear Esteemed Customers, We wish to inform you that transmission constraints from @uetcl have caused a partial power outage affecting some parts of the country. UEDCL is in close coordination with @uetcl as their technical team works to restore power supply.
Yesterday, H.E. Ambassador Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu (@EtsegenetYimenu) hosted a dinner for a delegation from Ethiopiaโs Ministry of Foreign Affairs (@MFAEthiopia), led by H.E. Ambassador Zerihun Abebe Yigzaw (@AmbZerihunAbebe), Director General of African Affairs, along with Mr. Yibekal Gizaw (@YibekalG), Director General of International Legal Affairs, and Mr. Dawit Gidelewu, a diplomat.
The delegation is in Kampala to participate in the 3rd Physical Meeting of the Committee for the Operationalization of the Nile River Basin Commission (NRBC-OC). @UgandaMFA