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515EID-AL-ADHA: Muslims urged to embrace sacrifice, sharing during festivities
The annual Eid al-Adha celebration commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice in obedience to Allah and is marked by prayers, animal sacrifice...
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684Uganda temporarily shuts DRC border as Ebola cases rise
Govt also announced that all persons returning from the DRC into Uganda will now undergo mandatory 21-day self-isolation under the supervision of...
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469URRENO pushes for safer streets after road safety assessment in Kampala
During the exercise, the team engaged pedestrians, boda boda riders, business operators and other community members around the area to collect firsthand...
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767Muganga pledges humility, hard work as Internal Affairs State Minister
In a statement on Wednesday morning, Dr Muganga thanked Museveni for entrusting him with the sensitive security and governance docket, saying he...
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440Kamuli water supply reaches 400% growth as residents hail improved access
According to NWSC, the project has so far connected 800 new customers, constructed 70 public stand taps and operationalized four water reservoirs...
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902Men vs Women: How Museveni’s ‘Kisanja No Sleep’ cabinet is shaped out by gender
A DailyExpress analysis of the full executive cabinet that out of the 83 appointments announced, including the Vice President, Prime Minister, Cabinet...
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730UNAB, Refactory, empower young women with essential digital skills
The programme, implemented in partnership with Refactory Academy, targeted young women with visual impairments in a bid to bridge gaps in digital...
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788Museveni 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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1.0KVictoria 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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1.7KLIST: 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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905Butaleja 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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790AS 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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799“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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548Centenary 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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623ONC’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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879Jacob 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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2.3KURA 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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704Museveni 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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640VP 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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700Among 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...
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657State 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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541RDC 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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1.1K‘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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653LIST: 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...