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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐘𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃.
Do not be deceived by individuals, websites or social media accounts promising grants in exchange for registration fees, facilitation fees or personal information. These are fraudulent schemes designed to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
Verify all announcements through the official GROW Project website: grow.go.ug.
@UgGrowproject @Mglsd_UG
𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓: 𝐁𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐒
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has issued an urgent warning to the public, particularly women entrepreneurs, about fraudsters falsely claiming to offer grants under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project. @UgGrowproject
Uganda has tightened enforcement of Ebola prevention measures, with all those who have travelled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo required to pay for their mandatory 21-day quarantine as authorities move to prevent the disease from spreading across the border. #OpenGovUg
Uganda’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has called on African countries to prioritise wealth creation, patriotism and local value addition, saying the continent must retain and process its natural resources to achieve economic independence and sustainable peace. #OpenGovUg
The Government has set aside UGX 43 billion for resettling households living in landslide-prone areas of the Elgon region, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has said. Her revelations come as officials verify beneficiaries amid concerns over disputed claims, omitted high-risk communities and residents’ reluctance to abandon ancestral land. #OpenGovUg
The Government has blocked 23 websites operated by unlicensed gaming companies and destroyed 6,749 illegal gaming machines valued at UGX 6.21 billion, as authorities step up enforcement against illegal gambling. #OpenGovUg
The Ministry of Public Service has been asked to submit to Parliament a costed, multi-year recruitment plan to fill vacant positions across government. #OpenGovUg
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged farmers in Sheema District to embrace irrigation, pasture growing, fertiliser use and commercial agriculture to boost productivity, protect their livelihoods against drought and lift households out of poverty. #OpenGovUg
𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐚-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝟔𝟎 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 – 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫
Uganda remains Ebola-free, with no confirmed cases recorded since the country declared the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak over on July 28, 2026, Minister of Health Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has announced.
Addressing the media today, Dr. Baryomunsi confirmed that all 60 contacts linked to the recent Ebola case involving a Kenyan traveller have completed the mandatory 21-day monitoring period without developing symptoms and have been discharged.
He reassured the public that Kasese has no confirmed Ebola cases and has recorded no deaths from the disease, while emphasizing that vigilance remains critical as transmission continues in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The Ministry has intensified screening at border points and Entebbe International Airport, strengthened community surveillance and expanded cross-border support, including establishing three treatment units in the DRC with a combined capacity of 240 beds.
Dr. Baryomunsi called for continued public cooperation with health measures and stronger regional collaboration to contain Ebola at its source and protect communities from further spread.
For information or to report suspected cases, call the Ministry of Health toll-free hotline on 0800-100-066, send an alert SMS to 6767, or use U-Report on 8500. #OpenGovUg
Government of Uganda retweeted
The Minister for General Duties @eng_onek continues to inspect #AFCON2027 projects progress and his latest inspection has taken place at Mandela National Stadium.
The Minister engaged with the engineers and appreciated them for the progress achieved so far as the continental football tournament draws closer.
#OPMUganda
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That person you’re keeping at home this weekend without making things official is a legally recognised Ugandan citizen.
Why not make it official, easily and affordably, with @NIRA_Ug ? Love is beautiful, but making it legal is even better. #OpenGovUg
𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑
On 26 August 2026, the @WHO declared Uganda Ebola-free and presented the country with a certificate of recognition following the successful end of the outbreak.
Since the declaration, Uganda has reported no further Ebola-related cases, reflecting the importance of sustained public health vigilance, surveillance and preparedness in safeguarding the population.
Uganda remains committed to protecting public health and strengthening measures to prevent, detect and respond promptly to any future health threats.
Nigeria and Kenya Ebola patients may have crossed paths at Uganda airport, officials say bbc.in/3W3ldyP
Ggoobi’s paper raises questions about how effectively government interventions, including subsided electricity, tax incentives, and industrial parks, are translating into productive investment. #OpenGovUg
The Government has said it will sue Travelers who illegally enter Uganda from Ebola affected areas while concealing symptoms, warning that offenders could face heavy penalties as authorities move to strengthen border surveillance and screening. #OpenGovUg
President Museveni has commissioned and launched a series of military facilities, equipment and training infrastructure under Uganda’s defense cooperation with Russia. #OpenGovUg
The Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, has halted outstanding payments of over Ugx. 386.9 billion to a Serbian civil engineering contracting company over “fake claims”. #OpenGovUg
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”This project is testimony to what can be accomplished through partnership to overcome common challenges. It brings together Swedish capital and technical expertise with Ugandan ambition to advance sustainable energy development. This will in turn enable expansion of Uganda’s industrial and productive capacity.” said @SwedEnvoyUganda, Anna-Maria Olsson, at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Karuma Tororo transmission line.
She added: “As Team Sweden, we look forward to not only the completion of this project but also to strengthening our longstanding collaboration with Uganda in the energy sector through capacity building, renewable energy development, grid infrastructure, and project financing.”
𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 €𝟑𝟒𝟐.𝟔 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐚–𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭
Government has broken ground on the €342.6 million Karuma–Tororo 400kV transmission project, which will strengthen electricity supply to Eastern Uganda and Greater Kampala, support industrialisation and expand regional power trade.
The project involves approximately 347 kilometres of transmission lines traversing 15 districts, alongside associated substations.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Hon. Dr Monica Musenero said the project will provide critical infrastructure to support industries, create jobs and accelerate Uganda’s socio-economic transformation.
She urged contractors and engineers to commence work promptly, deliver quality infrastructure within the planned 36 months and ensure that the project benefits Ugandans. She also called on local suppliers to participate and communities along the route to protect the infrastructure against vandalism.
UETCL Board Chairperson Kwame Ejalu said the project complements Uganda’s investments in electricity generation, including the 600MW Karuma Hydropower Plant, by strengthening the transmission network needed to deliver reliable power to homes, businesses and industries.
He emphasised accountability, value for money, quality workmanship and fair compensation for project-affected persons.
The Ambassador of Sweden to Uganda, H.E. Anna Maria, reaffirmed Sweden’s commitment to Uganda’s energy development, highlighting the longstanding partnership involving Swedish companies, financing institutions and the Government of Uganda.
She noted that the project would strengthen electricity transmission, support investment and create opportunities for regional power trade.
The project aligns with Government’s industrialisation agenda and long-term development plans, with reliable electricity expected to support business growth, employment creation and improved livelihoods.
Government of Uganda retweeted
Chairperson of the AU Commission Appoints Vanessa Nakate of Uganda as Special Envoy for Youth.
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vanessa Nakate of Uganda as his Special Envoy for Youth.
The Chairperson @ymahmoudali congratulates Ms. Nakate on her appointment and commends her outstanding contributions to climate justice, environmental advocacy and youth mobilisation. Her work in amplifying the voices of young people, particularly from Africa and the Global South, has helped elevate the urgency of climate action and underscored the importance of ensuring that young people are meaningfully involved in decisions affecting their present and future.
Commenting on the appointment, the Chairperson stated: “Africa’s youth are not merely the leaders of tomorrow; they are indispensable partners in shaping the continent’s future today. Vanessa Nakate’s record of advocacy for climate justice and her commitment to amplifying young people’s voices make her well placed to help strengthen the African Union’s engagement with youth across the continent.”
The Chairperson also expressed his appreciation to the AU selection panel for its diligence, professionalism and thorough due diligence throughout the selection process. He noted that a rigorous and transparent selection process is essential to identifying individuals with the experience, integrity and commitment needed to advance the Union’s priorities.
The Chairperson looks forward to working closely with Ms. Nakate to deepen the African Union’s engagement with young people and ensure that their perspectives and aspirations inform the Union’s policies and programmes. “We must continue to create meaningful opportunities for young Africans to participate in decision-making, contribute to solutions and shape the policies that affect their lives. I look forward to working with Ms. Nakate to further strengthen this partnership between the African Union and the continent’s youth,” he added.
The appointment reaffirms the AU's commitment to placing young people at the centre of Africa’s development and recognising them as essential partners in advancing the continent’s aspirations for peace, integration, prosperity and sustainable development. It also highlights the importance of youth leadership in addressing the climate crisis and promoting a more just and sustainable future for Africa.
Read @ au.int/en/pressreleases/2026…
