President @KagutaMuseveni witnesses the signing of the Host Country Agreement between Uganda and the @_AfricanUnion, paving the way for the establishment of the African Union Humanitarian Agency headquarters in Uganda.
@KagutaMuseveni H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni has announced the Appointment, Retention, Redeployment and Retirement of Permanent Secretaries and other Senior Public Officers, in accordance with Article 174(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.
H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni has announced the Appointment, Retention, Redeployment and Retirement of Permanent Secretaries and other Senior Public Officers, in accordance with Article 174(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.
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
President @KagutaMuseveni has urged cultural leaders to preserve Africa’s heritage, advance indigenous knowledge and support wealth creation as essential pillars of national development.
He called for greater African unity and economic integration, as well as closer collaboration between cultural institutions and government, to transform communities.
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 Uganda’s development.
President @KagutaMuseveni and President @HassanSMohamud held talks at State House, Entebbe, during the Somali leader’s one-day working visit to Uganda.
The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, including trade and direct access for Ugandan coffee to the Somali market.
President Museveni also called on Somali leaders to unite against Al-Shabaab to achieve lasting peace and stability.
President @KagutaMuseveni has urged European investors to turn Uganda’s vast economic potential into productive investments that create jobs, expand markets and drive industrialisation.
He emphasised that Uganda needs investment that delivers affordable energy, efficient transport, value addition and increased production, while highlighting opportunities in manufacturing, infrastructure, irrigation and agro-processing.
His Excellency called for stronger partnerships that combine @EUinUG capital and technology with Uganda’s abundant resources to accelerate economic transformation.
This week, I commissioned military facilities and equipment at Kalama, Entebbe, Kalangalo and Magamaga under our defence cooperation with Russia.
I thank President Putin and the Russian people for this support, including the $53 million mechanised repair facility at Magamaga. We must not only acquire good equipment but also learn to maintain, repair and eventually manufacture it here. I have encouraged our military to embrace science and technology, including AI and automation, to strengthen our defence capabilities.
Our cooperation with Russia should help us build local capacity, protect our sovereignty and strengthen our ability to defend Uganda.
Today, I commissioned 280 Officer Cadets at Kabamba. I congratulate the officers and thank their families and the UPDF leadership for guiding them through their training.
A strong defence requires a strong economy, well trained soldiers, investment in science and technology, and cooperation with our brother African countries. The UPDF must also protect wealth creators and help combat crime and sabotage in our communities.
President @KagutaMuseveni commissioned 280 officer cadets at the Uganda Military Academy, Kabamba, urging them to prioritize good health, discipline, and service as they begin their military careers.
President @KagutaMuseveni congratulated the graduating officer Cadets, emphasizing the importance of a strong economy, discipline, training, science and technology, and cooperation with other African countries in strengthening national defence. He also pledged to improve military training infrastructure and urged the officers to take care of their health.
President @KagutaMuseveni commended the Chief of the Defence Forces and UPDF commanders for fighting corruption and improving soldiers’ welfare, including barracks and pay.
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. @KiryowaKk, commended President @KagutaMuseveni's commitment to building a professional, disciplined, and modern @MODVA_UPDF. He highlighted regional cooperation in military training and urged the newly commissioned officers to lead with integrity, discipline, and a commitment to serving Uganda.
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. @mkainerugaba, commended the UPDF’s contribution to national development and regional stability, noting improvements in troop welfare, training, and equipment. He saluted military instructors and urged the newly commissioned officers to join their assigned units and gain experience, noting, “You are now the future of the UPDF.”