The Commander of Uganda’s United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has urged officers and department heads to uphold discipline, respect, and vigilance as they lead troops under the United Nations mandate. Addressing a commander’s update briefing at the UNGU-XI headquarters in Mogadishu, Lt Col Barigye underscored the foundational…
Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) deployed under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI), has urged officers to uphold professionalism, discipline, and vigilance as they execute their duties in Somalia. Speaking to both senior and junior commanders during a briefing on 11 May, Lt Col Barigye…
Tuesday 8th April 2025, the High Commissioner of Uganda to the Republic of Botswana, Ambassador Paul Amoru, held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Botswana, Hon. Dr. Phenyo Butale, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Gaborone, Botswana. The purpose of the meeting was to discus on matters pertinent…
The Dokolo district council hall was transformed into a sacred space as the Team of God worship church, led by Bishop Christopher Odwee, came together with visitors from abroad to hold a special breakfast prayer. The powerful and uplifting event was graced by Bishop Nedenia Barber of the Way International Global Ministries in USA, Bishop…
By Ouni Jaspher February 7th, 2025 Dokolo – The Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Hon. Bahinduka Mugarra Martin has on Friday officially launched the site handover for the construction of the Dokolo Heritage Center, in memory of the two great leaders, Kabaka Mwanga and Omukama Kabalega, who were captured by British in Kangai…
By Ouni Jaspher January 29th, 2025 – Kwania – In the heart of Uganda, amidst verdant landscapes and a rich cultural tapestry, the Lango sub-region is on the cusp of a transformative era. This evolution is steered by the resolute leadership of President Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, whose strategic vision under the National Resistance Movement…
As the search for alternative sources of energy continues to gain momentum, the Ugandan government is taking steps to explore the hydrocarbon potential in the area. The Republic of Uganda through the ministry of Energy and mineral development, intends to open up new areas for Petroleum activities. The new areas intended to be opened include;…
Second Convention of Ugandans in Southern Africa Set for This Weekend in Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa – November 21, 2024 – The highly anticipated Second Convention of Ugandans in Southern Africa (COUSA) is scheduled to take place this weekend, on November 23rd and 24th, 2024, in Pretoria, South Africa. Under the empowering theme “Celebrating Ugandan…
The United Nations is an organization that works towards promoting peace, development, and cooperation among nations. In Uganda, the outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator, Her Excellency Susan Ngongi Namondo, has been a key figure in strengthening the relationship between the country and the UN. Today, she paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence…
James Ssewakiryanga, better known as Ssewa Ssewa, created the Janzi to be part of the long-standing tradition of instruments played during both joyful and sorrowful occasions. Uganda is home to a variety of traditional musical instruments, such as the drums, amadinda, adungu, entongooli, and others found across different regions of the country. Yet, with the…
