Deo Otim

Communications Officer @GCICUganda-@StateHouseUg | Online Editor 💻 | Voiceover Artist 🎤 | Content Curator 📈| Editor

[Yoweri K Museveni @KagutaMuseveni]

From Omugurusi Ampa to Maama Giinga.

Today, the 24th of June is Maama’s birthday having arrived on Earth on this very day 78 years ago. The family and myself thank God for having given us Maama, kept her safe in the years of orphanhood having lost her Father, Mzee Edward Kataaha, in 1955 and prospering her in the subsequent years up to today.

In Particular, I thank God for the miraculous re-connection with her on Christmas day, 1972, outside the Inter-Continental Hotel in Nairobi. Although we were from the same area of Ntungamo and had studied at Kyamate together in 1958, we had got disconnected by the troubled history of Uganda.

Since January, 1971, we had been operating from Tanzania fighting Idi Amin. I had, indeed, been involved in the disastrous battle of the 17th of September, 1972 in Mbarara where out of 330 People that attacked on that axis, on account of not being trained, by evening I had managed to take back only 46 including an Obote fighter known as Ageta, a good but chaotic fighter.

[Government Citizen Interaction Centre @GCICUganda]

Oilseed farmers in Bukedi sub region have appealed to the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) and the National Semi-arid Resources Research Institute (NaSARRI) to increase access to improved, climate-resilient oilseed varieties to boost productivity & incomes. #GCICMediaReview #OpenGovUg

[Joellah Anshemeza @Joellah_Kagina]

Did you know? By-elections can arise due to resignation, death, disqualification, appointment to another office, or court decisions.

Conducted by the Electoral Commission, they help maintain representation, strengthen democracy, and give citizens a fresh opportunity to choose their leaders. #OpenGovUg

[Government Citizen Interaction Centre @GCICUganda]

The Vice-President, Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, has challenged newly appointed ministers and permanent secretaries to uphold integrity, accountability and transparency in public service, warning that corruption and impunity remain major obstacles to effective governance and service delivery. #GCICMediaReview

[𝐆𝐂𝐈𝐂_𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 & 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 @GCICsecurity]

Did you know? A by-election is held when an elected position becomes vacant before the end of a term. It's democracy's way of ensuring the people's voice is never left unheard.
#OpenGovUg

[Government Citizen Interaction Centre @GCICUganda]

The construction works for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is gradually getting closer to completion, with just a few installations left.

At the different EACOP sites in both Uganda and Tanzania, it is a hive of activity, with everyone ensuring that their tasks are concluded on schedule.

The latest report shows that at least 1,350km (93%) of the 1,443km EACOP has been buried under the ground in both Uganda and Tanzania. #GCICMediaReview

[Government Citizen Interaction Centre @GCICUganda]

Uganda's dream of constructing a Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has been boosted by a euro 650.75m (about UGX 2.72 trillion) financing package from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) for the 270km Malaba-Kampala line. #GCICMediaReview #OpenGovUg

[Government Citizen Interaction Centre @GCICUganda]

Researchers from the National Agricultural Research Organisation(NARO) have asked farmers from Bukedi sub-region to discard poor seeds if they are to have quality groundnut, sunflower and sim sim yields.

NARO officials said farmers should always source certified and quality seeds from research institutions. #GCICMediaReview

[Government Citizen Interaction Centre @GCICUganda]

The launch of the Education Management Information System (EMIS) Guidelines marks a major step in Uganda’s digital transformation agenda.
✔️ A single national education database from nursery to university
✔️ Learner Identification Numbers (LIN) for seamless tracking
✔️ Evidence-based planning and resource allocation
✔️ Stronger accountability, data security, and governance #OpenGovUg

[Amos Wekesa @wekesa_amos]

TEAM UGANDA

GHETTO KIDS WITH SHAKIRA

You know team Uganda is growing and our GHETTO KIDS ARE LEADING THE WAY

[Government Citizen Interaction Centre @GCICUganda]

Local Government leaders will soon retire with a huge package under the proposed contributory pension scheme. #GCICMediaReview #OpenGovUg

[Government Citizen Interaction Centre @GCICUganda]

Researchers at the Joint Clinical Research Centre have demonstrated the ability to manufacture gene therapy using stem cells from new born babies’ umbilical cord blood. #GCICMediaReview

[GCIC_Economy @gou_economy]

Dear riders and drivers, kindly take note 📝.
#KnowYourBudget26
#OpenGovUg

[GCIC_Economy @gou_economy]

The tax waiver that was going to expire by 30th June, has been extended to 30th June, 2027.
#KnowYourBudget26
#OpenGovUg

[Deo Otim @Otim_Deo1]

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[GCIC_Economy @gou_economy]

Tax measures for FY2026/27: Income Tax.
#KnowYourBudget26
#OpenGovUg

[Government Citizen Interaction Centre @GCICUganda]

What began as a modest poultry project with 200 broiler chicks has grown into a thriving enterprise generating millions of shillings every month for Abdu Karim Wasswa Tamale. #GCICMediaReview

[Government Citizen Interaction Centre @GCICUganda]

Aspirants for LC1, 2 and village women councils have got a reason to smile after the Ministry of Finance last Friday released Ugx. 56 billion to Electoral Commission to enable it conduct the long-awaited elections cross the country. #OpenGovUg #GCICMediaReview

[Government Citizen Interaction Centre @GCICUganda]

Government has allocated Ugx. 102 billion to hotel owners in Hoima and Masindi to upgrade their facilities to meet the five star standard recommended by Africa soccer governing body, CAF for AFCON next year. #GCICMediaReview #OpenGovUg

[Government Citizen Interaction Centre @GCICUganda]

Good morning Uganda 🇺🇬!

In the FY 2026/27, UGX 1.140 trillion has been provided for Science, Technology and Innovation, ICT and the creative industries.

Priority Areas include:
✔️ Commercialisation of innovations
✔️ Establishment of a Hi-Tech City
✔️ Expansion of digital infrastructure to increase coverage
✔️ Growth of Business Process Outsourcing for job creation
✔️ Expanding the free-to-air TV signal
✔️ Strengthening intellectual property protection