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Museveni hands loyal cadre Wanyoto Public Service role in new Cabinet

Wanyoto, a long-serving NRM cadre and influential mobiliser within regional and continental politics, makes a return to frontline executive government after years...

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Victoria University boss Muganga named State Minister for Internal Affairs

KAMPALA, Uganda: Victoria University Vice Chancellor and outspoken educationist, Prof Lawrence Muganga, has been appointed State Minister for Internal Affairs in President...

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LIST: The new faces, returnees and knifed ministers in Museveni’s new cabinet

KAMPALA, Uganda: President Museveni’s newly unveiled 2026–2031 Cabinet has introduced a blend of fresh entrants, political returnees and notable casualties in one...

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Butaleja Farmers pioneer Uganda’s first Climate Smart Black Soldier Fly Project

Butaleja District Production Officer Amina Dugo praised the farmers for fulfilling all programme requirements, describing the group as the first in both...

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AS IT HAPPENED: Parliament elects Oboth Speaker, Tayebwa Deputy

Addressing the House shortly after the elections, President Museveni congratulated the new parliamentary leadership but warned leaders against pursuing public office without...

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“I Will Sack You” – Museveni turns heat on ministers as anti-corruption pressure mounts

Addressing newly sworn-in legislators, the Vice President and parliamentary leadership, the President expressed frustration that despite billions of shillings invested in poverty...

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Centenary Bank campaign draws bodabodas, parents into saving culture

Centenary Bank Kamuli Branch Assistant Manager Denis Onyango rallied customers to prioritise saving before expenditure, saying many Ugandans spend first and save...

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ONC’s Namyalo delivers Museveni’s Eid support to Muslims in Kampala

As women at Masjid Noor praised Museveni's Eid support, Namyalo also announced that ONC’s nationwide empowerment programmes targeting youth and women will...

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Jacob Oboth elected Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament

Tuesday’s victory now places Jacob Marksons Oboth at the helm of the country’s legislative arm for the next five years, succeeding outgoing...

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URA staff killed after van hits elephant near Murchison Park

The accident is said to have occurred near Murchison Falls National Park, a stretch long known for wildlife crossings, especially elephants moving...

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Museveni preaches discipline as NRM caucus backs Oboth, Tayebwa for speakership

Museveni cautioned National Resistance Movement (NRM) legislators against excessive competition for parliamentary leadership positions, urging party members to embrace discipline, restraint and...

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VP Alupo hails Church role in Uganda’s socio-economic transformation

Alupo made the remarks on Friday while presiding over the 3rd graduation ceremony of Queen of Apostles Philosophy Centre in Jinja City,...

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Among casualty of transition, not corruption – Salaam Musumba

Musumba says Ugandans should not celebrate Among’s ongoing troubles as a genuine anti-corruption breakthrough, warning instead that the unfolding events reflect a...

Umukuka Jude Mike Mudoma poses for a group photo with Bugisu clan chairpersons and cultural spokesperson Steven Masiga in an undated file photo.

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State House to train Bugisu ministers, clan leaders, on cultural ethics

According to Bugisu Cultural Institution spokesperson, Mr Steven Masiga, the training will target about 35 clan chairpersons and other cultural actors from...

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RDC Birungi tasks new Buzaya leaders on accountability, unity for good

Addressing the newly elected leaders, RDC Rose Birungi challenged them to remain accountable to the communities that entrusted them with leadership responsibilities.

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‘At 82, I Can Still Fight With the Bible, AK-47 and Pen’ – Museveni roasts Mwenda over senile remarks

In a lengthy statement issued on Saturday, Museveni dismissed Mwenda’s criticism as “neo-colonial sabotage,” insisting that despite his age, he remains fully...

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LIST: Oboth, Tayebwa, lead as 19 enter NRM Speakership battle

Dr Tanga Odoi confirmed that three legislators have formally expressed interest in the Speakership, while a crowded field of 16 contenders is...

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Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases as total rises to five

The development comes days after President Museveni announced the postponement of this year’s Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo over fears linked to...

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POATE 2026: UWA to launch ‘Friends of UWA’ movement amid tourism push

Dr Musinguzi also said the authority is reviewing the existing 20 percent tourism revenue-sharing scheme to enhance accountability and ensure communities neighbouring...

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Gov’t intensifies Ebola, TB awareness through Kampala medical camps

According to health officials, the campaigns mainly focused on preventive healthcare, early disease detection and community sensitisation, particularly targeting high-risk diseases including...

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C-CARE’s Gulu Hospital to improve healthcare access in Northern Uganda

The upgraded facility, formerly operating as ICM Gulu, was officially commissioned during a colourful ceremony presided over by C-CARE Group Chief Executive...

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Museveni’s former Kenyan NRA Comrade, Mzee Wangamati Dies at 89

The late Wangamati was a prominent businessman with operations in Bumbo, Magale and Lwakaka areas along the Uganda-Kenya border and allegedly used...

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Kamuli Drivers Association get new leadership after revolt

Drivers, conductors and park operators who turned up in large numbers openly criticised the previous administration for allegedly neglecting members’ welfare despite...