Government Citizen Interaction Centre

Buganda Kingdom leaders have been challenged to strengthen co-operation with the Government and mobilise their communities to embrace wealth-creation programmes in order to achieve prosperity. #GCICMediaReview #OpenGovUg

Researchers from the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) have developed four rice varieties aimed at improving rice-based agri-food systems, reducing poverty and enhancing food security in Africa. #GCICMediaReview

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abas Byakagaba has warned police officers against arbitrary arrests of suspects. He directed commanders to end unnecessary detention and prolonged impounding of vehicles, cautioning that such practices expose the force to costly litigation and waste public resources. #GCICMediaReview #OpenGovUg

The @Mglsd_UG is strengthening Uganda’s human capital development through the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP), a Government initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic training and the practical skills demanded by the labour market. On 11th November 2026, @Mglsd_UG convened an orientation workshop for the first batch of 150 Graduate Volunteers who will be placed in 25 host institutions to acquire hands-on workplace experience, practical competencies and professional mentorship. The programme responds to a critical challenge in the labour market, while many graduates possess academic qualifications, a significant number lack the practical experience and job-relevant competencies required by employers. With only 34% of workers possessing job-relevant skills and over 60% of employers facing difficulties finding adequately skilled workers, structured work-based learning has become increasingly important. Through NAP, Graduate Volunteers will have an opportunity to translate their academic knowledge into practical workplace experience, learn from experienced professionals, develop workplace discipline and ethics, and strengthen their employability and productivity. The orientation workshop is intended to prepare the volunteers for successful deployment by clarifying their roles and responsibilities, introducing them to the programme's implementation framework, and equipping them with essential skills in workplace conduct, mentorship, learning, reporting, assessment and safeguarding. It also reinforces the shared responsibilities of the NAP Secretariat, host institutions and workplace supervisors in ensuring meaningful learning experiences. Beyond providing work experience, NAP represents a strategic investment in Uganda’s human capital. A nation's prosperity is not determined solely by the natural resources it possesses, but also by the knowledge, skills, innovation and institutional capacity of its people to transform those resources into sustainable economic value. By connecting graduates to structured workplace learning opportunities, Government is investing in a skilled, confident, productive and competitive workforce capable of responding to the demands of an evolving economy. The National Apprenticeship Programme is more than a transition from education to employment; it is an investment in talent, productivity and Uganda's future competitiveness. #OpenGovUg

Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth has committed to working with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to address the plight of Ugandans working abroad. He made the commitment during a meeting with IOM Chief of Mission in Uganda, Sanusi Tejan Savage. #OpenGovUg #GCICMediaReview

The decision by Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) to drive one of its electric buses to South Africa last year is gradually paying off, with growing interest from entities seeking the buses. Lesotho is the latest country to commit to buying several Kayoola electric buses to address its public transport needs. #OpenGovUg #GCICMediaReview

Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth has urged African legislators to champion value addition and end the continent’s dependence on exporting unprocessed raw materials. #GCICMediaReview #OpenGovUg

The Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, has said local government councillors’ monthly allowances should not be subjected to income tax, committing to direct the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to stop the deductions. #GCICMediaReview #OpenGovUg

Lesotho is set to acquire 20 buses manufactured by Uganda’s Kiira Motors Corporation. The commitment was made during a meeting between President Yoweri Museveni and Lesotho’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Justice Limpho Tau, at State House, Entebbe, yesterday. #GCICMediaReview

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has absorbed UGX 1.3 trillion from the banking system through tight monetary policy measures aimed at easing pressure on the shilling. The currency had depreciated to nearly UGX 4,500 against the US dollar before recovering to UGX 4,050. #OpenGovUg #GCICMediaReview

The civil society organisations (CSOs) whose operations were suspended ahead of the 2026 General Elections are expected to resume activities within two weeks following a government review of the restrictions, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu, has said. #GCICMediaReview #OpenGovUg

The Government has officially lifted the ban on silverfish (mukene) fishing and issued strict new guidelines to regulate the activity. Fisheries State Minister Robert Migadde said the lifting of the two-year ban took effect yesterday. #GCICMediaReview #OpenGovUg

President Museveni on Monday witnessed the signing of a Host Country Agreement between the Government of Uganda and the African Union (AU) for the establishment of the AU Humanitarian Agency headquarters in Uganda. #GCICMediaReview #OpenGovUg

Cabinet has approved UGX 18.999 billion in compassionate ex-gratia assistance for 1,841 verified Kampala City traders who were affected by floods last year. #GCICMediaReview #OpenGovUg

The Government's drive to promote science education appears to be yielding results, with several secondary schools reporting a growing number of Senior Six (S6) candidates opting for science combinations. #GCICMediaReview

Thirty-five of the 36 MPs whose election petitions have so far been decided by the High Court have retained their seats after the court dismissed petitions challenging their victories in the January 2026 general election. #GCICMediaReview #OpenGovUg

H.E. @KagutaMuseveni has announced changes in the leadership of Permanent Secretaries across Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies. The changes involve the appointment of new Permanent Secretaries, the retention of some officers in their current positions, the redeployment of others, as well as the retirement of several Permanent Secretaries. Under the changes, the President has: ✅ Retained 16 Permanent Secretaries in their current positions. ✅ Retained and redeployed 11 Permanent Secretaries to other Government offices. ✅ Appointed 13 new Permanent Secretaries to various Ministries, Departments and Agencies. ✅ Retired 11 Permanent Secretaries from public service. The changes have been made in exercise of the constitutional powers vested in the President under Articles 99, 172(1)(a) and 174(2) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. #OpenGovUg