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679Uganda Law Society urges Somalia to respect court ruling on presidential term
Citing Uganda's military sacrifices since the first AMISOM deployment in 2007, ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde says Somalia must not undermine the democratic...
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1.7KChurch of Uganda, IJM seek stronger role for faith leaders in ending violence
Under the initiative, Church structures at different levels would be mobilised to coordinate advocacy, public awareness and community engagement on violence against...
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827‘Not a rubber stamp’: ULS challenges Museveni over selection of new Permanent Secretaries
ULS argues that the President’s directive to the commission to assess the suitability of the named individuals risks reducing its constitutional role...
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691Former Minister Amali Okao pledges to revive Amolatar women’s milling project
Previous interventions by SHACU and subsequent efforts by women's groups to restore the facilities have yet to settle concerns over who controls...
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1.0KMinister Asiimwe urges students to turn research, innovations into businesses
Eng Asiimwe pledged continued government support through training, funding and mentorship to help students develop innovations into viable businesses.
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865UPDF commander urges regional cooperation to address climate-driven insecurity
Brig Gen Hyeroba said prolonged drought, unreliable rainfall, dwindling pasture and drying water sources were pushing pastoralists in Karamoja, Turkana, West Pokot...
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841Uganda, Italy sign new cooperation framework, €120m coffee loan proposed
Under the proposed cooperation, Italy has indicated plans for a €120 million concessional loan to support Uganda's coffee sector and prepare investments...
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626Tayebwa rallies OACPS member states for united front ahead of EU talks
Uganda's Thomas Tayebwa is pushing 79 African, Caribbean and Pacific countries to speak with one voice when negotiating with the European Union,...
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1.0KKadaga rallies Busoga farmers to embrace palm oil as region eyes 10,000 hectares
Kadaga said the region could not continue relying solely on traditional crops while other parts of the country were benefiting from palm...
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1.1KULS slams DPP over ‘systematic abuse’ of Communications Law to silence journalists, critics
In a protest letter received by the DPP's office on November 6, 2026, ULS argues that Section 82 of the Uganda Communications...
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862Former MP Kwagala remembered for rural electrification push in Iganga
Kwagala’s body was on Friday received at St. Peter’s Church of Uganda in Iganga Municipality for a requiem mass before being taken...
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1.0KCMP suspends SG Bigirwa after ‘questioning’ Munyagwa’s absence at party offices
The development comes just days after Bigirwa publicly questioned Munyagwa's absence and the functioning of the party's leadership structures. What is happening...
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1.0KFood safety fears emerge over excessive chemical use on agricultural produce
A food safety debate is emerging in Apac after district officials raised concerns over agricultural chemicals and alleged tomato preservation practices in...
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1.2KSironko proposes Shs48.6b budget for 2027/28 as wages take 66%, dev’t 5.5%
According to the estimates, wage grants will take the largest share at approximately Shs32.32 billion, representing 66.41 per cent of the proposed...
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1.2KKCB Tanzania becomes first bank to integrate PayPal into its mobile app
KCB Bank Tanzania Becomes the First Bank to Integrate PayPal Services into Its Mobile App, Connecting Tanzanians to Global Payments
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613Lugoloobi challenges mining sector to maximise value from Uganda’s minerals
The Minister questioned whether Uganda is collecting all revenue due from its mineral resources, urging stronger accountability as the country disseminates its...
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577Apac Municipality recovers just Shs21m from Shs8.142bn PDM disbursements
With more than Shs8.142 billion reportedly disbursed over five financial years, Apac Municipality faces growing pressure to explain the low recovery figure,...
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1.1KIganga village ends months-long leadership standoff as new chairperson receives stamp
The handover followed intervention by the Electoral Commission and other authorities after a dispute over the July 28, 2026, LC1 elections left...
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610Apac risks Shs92.8b health investment as hospital land dispute stalls referral upgrade
The dispute, which has raised concerns over the ownership, management and protection of public institutional land, is threatening infrastructure plans for the...
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605Museveni tasks cultural leaders on heritage preservation, economic transformation
The President said cultural institutions have a critical responsibility to safeguard Africa’s historical identity, indigenous knowledge, languages, traditional skills and cultural practices,...