Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Hon. Maj. Gen. (RTD). Kahinda Otafiire, has told the 2017 General Assembly of the World Intelectual Property Organization that protection of Traditional Knowledge and the country’s genetic resources, from misappropriation, is a key ingredient of Uganda’s  National Intellectual Property strategy for promoting creativity and innovation amongst its indigenous peoples and local communities to promote access to alternative health care, food security, preservation of biodiversity and sustainable development.”

Ugandans living in the various parts of the world convened in Kampala for a Dialogue on Diaspora Resource Mobilization and Utilization. The Dialogue organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Bank of Uganda (BoU) and Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) focused on the theme, 'harnessing Diaspora participation and contribution to Uganda's transformational agenda.'

Uganda has signed a framework contract with a Germany Company, GAUFF Engineering, to develop an inland harbor on Lake Victoria.

"I wish on behalf of the people and government of Uganda and on my own behalf to convey our heartfelt condolences and deep sympathies to the bereaved families, the government and the entire people of the Russian Federation."