Remmy Asiteza

New cabinet heads to Kyankwanzi for 9-day leadership retreat

The retreat, scheduled to run from June 14 to June 23, comes less than a week after ministers and ministers of state...

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Business

APRA, Node Group to offer free PR training to over 10,000 African communicators

Under the partnership, APRA and Node Group aim to train 10,000 communication professionals over the next five years, with an initial target...

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Museveni: I chose ‘cantankerous’ Balaam, Nameere to shake up local govts

According to Museveni, the pair were deliberately deployed to the ministry because of their reputation for being outspoken, confrontational, and unwilling to...

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World Cup 2026: Flurry of Red Cards as Mexico beat 9-man South Africa in fiery opener

Goals from Julián Quiñones and veteran striker Raúl Jiménez handed El Tri all three points in front of a packed home crowd...

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Business

URSB takes business rescue initiative to Western Uganda

Implemented in partnership with the International Development Law Organization (IDLO), the programme seeks to equip participants with practical skills to navigate business...

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2026/27 Budget: Shs567bn set aside for Tourism, Hospitality sector

Finance Minister Henry Musasizi says the funding will support a range of interventions aimed at increasing tourism earnings, attracting investment and enhancing...

Somali Referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup after losing World Cup slot

The 34-year-old Somali referee will take charge of the prestigious season-opening European showdown between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12...

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Museveni bets on oil, infrastructure to power Uganda’s next growth phase

President Museveni said the anticipated oil revenues will provide government with additional resources to finance critical development priorities and reduce infrastructure bottlenecks...

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2026 WORLD CUP: Here Are 20 Records That Could Be Broken This Year

Cristiano Ronaldo is already the only player in history to score in five separate World Cup editions. If he finds the net...

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UWA, AWF seal 78.8bn conservation deal for Kidepo

The funding is expected to support wildlife conservation, ecosystem restoration, community engagement programmes, anti-poaching operations and landscape-level biodiversity protection initiatives.

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ULS turns to mediation to resolve uneding governance woes

Addressing members during the 19th Radical New Bar (RNB) Live session on Thursday, June 11 at ULS Chambers in Kololo, Vice President...

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New taxes on fuel, alcohol to drive Uganda’s Shs45.6tn revenue target

Among the most significant tax measures approved by Parliament is an increase in excise duty on petrol and diesel by Shs200 per...

Uganda unveils record Shs84 trillion budget anchored on tenfold growth strategy

The 2026/27 Budget is themed: “Full Monetisation of Uganda’s Economy through Commercial Agriculture, Industrialisation, Expanding and Broadening Services, Digital Transformation, and Market...

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Minister Mulongo warns against Child Labour as Uganda marks World Day

As Uganda commemorates World Day Against Child Labour 2026, Minister of State for Labour, Hon Simon Mulongo called on employers, local governments,...

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Tech & Innovation

Ugandan students shine at Global Huawei ICT Competition in China

Students from Uganda Martyrs University competed in the Computing Track, where they secured third prize after undertaking an intensive eight-hour laboratory assessment...

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We’ve stopped Ebola before, says Museveni after five days without new case

The President's remarks came after health authorities reported that Uganda had gone five consecutive days without recording a new Ebola case, a...

What next for Ayebare, Echodu, Muganga and Musherure as cabinet goes to work?

The quartet's future now rests on President Museveni's decision after receiving an advisory report from the Ministry of Public Service on whether...

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LIST: Cristiano, Messi lead social media power rankings at 2026 World Cup

Cristiano tops the rankings with an estimated earning potential of $6.66 million (approximately Shs24.4 billion) for a single sponsored Instagram post based...

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No new Ebola cases in five days, Museveni orders continued vigilance

In a national address on Wednesday, President Museveni urged frontline health workers, religious leaders and communities to remain vigilant, avoid handshakes and...

Current Affairs

End of an era as Beat FM parts ways with Amooti Omubalanguzi after 18 years

The celebrated presenter was reportedly relieved of his duties following a series of warnings allegedly issued over several years regarding absenteeism and...

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MPs demand mob justice report on Rugby Star Gongodyo’s killing

Gongodyo, a Rugby Cranes international and player for Stanbic Black Pirates Rugby Club, died after being attacked by a mob on June...