The new system, described as a “water ATM,” allows customers to draw water directly from automated hubs using a token card, without the need for a third-party vendor. Each 20-litre jerry can is dispensed at a flat rate of 25 shillings.
The CNST project, implemented by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development in collaboration with Soroti University, began in 2023. It is a flagship initiative aimed at advancing Uganda’s capacity in nuclear science and technology, driving progress in research, education, and innovation.
Held under the theme "Science for Development and Transformation," the competition is designed to promote hands-on learning and scientific creativity in secondary schools.
Jorem Opian Obicho, a board member representing the Teso Tropical Fruit Growers Cooperative Union (TEFCU), revealed that a second processing line has been installed—resolving the long-standing issue of alternating between mangoes and oranges on a single line. “This is a significant improvement. It means efficiency and better service to farmers,” he said.
The Expo comes at a pivotal moment when Uganda is implementing the Energy Transition Plan, which aims to phase out obsolete technologies, improve efficiency, and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and clean transport in line with the Paris Agreement and Uganda’s Nationally Determined Contribution.
Ashiraf Migadde, a consultant with NARO, explains that when a tick feeds on the vaccinated animal’s blood, it effectively ingests its poison. “Ticks have been feeding freely, but now they’ll be sabotaged. The blood becomes toxic to the tick, drastically reducing its ability to feed and ultimately disrupting its growth and reproductive cycle,” Migadde said.
Recipient academic institutions include Makerere University, Kyambogo University, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Gulu University, Lira University, Soroti University, Makerere University Business School (MUBS), and the National Council for Higher Education. Cultural beneficiaries include the Kingdoms of Buganda, Bunyoro, Busoga, and Rwenzururu.
The First Lady’s message was delivered by the Minister for General Duties, Justine Kasule Lumumba, during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations at St. John’s Secondary School, Nandere, in Luwero District.
According to the IG, the decision follows preliminary findings from an ongoing probe into irregular recruitment processes, allegedly involving Deputy Executive Director Dr. Dick Kamugasha.
For continuity of innovation in agriculture, governments were argued to create youth-friendly AgriTech policies and reduce regulatory burdens, investors to provide patient capital tailored for early-stage ventures, private sector actors to co-build infrastructure for digital agriculture, and mentors and research institutions to help localize and scale proven technologies.
Globally, the aviation sector is undergoing rapid transformation accelerated by artificial intelligence, remote sensing technologies, and increasing cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
The platform, a partnership between Airtel Uganda and global tech leader Cisco, aims to simplify enterprise IT infrastructure while enabling businesses to scale securely, flexibly, and intelligently.
Held under the auspices of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), the meeting held at Speake Resort Munyonyo brought together air traffic safety engineers, airport security specialists, and civil aviation authorities from across Africa.
The use of Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFDs) in VAT collection has drawn the interest of researchers in academia and tax administration in their attempt to measure the impact of such a significant investment.
New sources such as agricultural wastes and fibers, paper grade pulp and recycled textiles are emerging on a global scale, with a variety of new sources and companies contributing new technologies, processing methods and ideas.
As Israel-Iran conflict focuses attention on immediate energy security risks, new IEA medium-term outlook sees global oil supply increase set to far outpace demand growth in coming years.
There is total investment commitment from the Private Sector of USD 800 Million over the next five (5) years said the report released ahead of the National Science & Technology Week.
Frederick Ogwal Oyee, the clan chief of the Inomo clan, believes that people just need more persuasion for them to embrace the vaccines, saying people are always scared of new vaccines.
The 8.4 kilometer road project began over the weekend with bush clearance and was handed over to SEECO Hardware and Construction Company Limited, which was charged with quality work projected to take six months to complete. The scope of the work will include culvert installation, murmuring, and shaping, with the majority of the work focused on the Aumoi Valley Dam.
The first phase will involve constructing a warehouse and installing a bottle filling line. The second phase will focus on installing a processing line for ready-to-drink juices made from pineapples, apples, and mangoes. The third phase will emphasize value addition, specifically the production of fertilizers for farmers.
