All posts tagged "National News"
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7.6KBig StoryFULL LIST: Museveni names new Cabinet, State Ministers for 2026–2031 term
Among the biggest changes is the appointment of Ambassador Adonia Ayebare as Minister of Foreign Affairs, replacing Gen Jeje Odongo, while lawyer...
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884FeaturesButaleja 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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646FeaturesState 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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532NewsRDC 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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518NationalKamuli 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...
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651NationalDPF trains Eastern Uganda journalists on depositor protection
During the engagement, DailyExpress journalist Ismaili Kabirizi urged DPF officials to broaden the awareness campaign beyond traditional media platforms to include digital...
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1.0KNationalNew Nwoya leadership vows to tackle poverty, transform service delivery
Speaking shortly after taking the oath of office, Okello said his administration would focus on improving the welfare of ordinary citizens, especially...
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870HealthRising depression cases push Kamuli into mental health drive
Speaking during the launch of the drive, Rita Ruta from Strong Minds Uganda warned that untreated depression remains one of the biggest...
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679CrimeMan, 50, dies during s3x activity with 40-year-old woman
Police say the deceased allegedly moved with a 40-year-old woman, also a resident of the same area, to a nearby bush where...
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723NationalLIST: Nandala, Nambeshe Headline Bugisu Cultural Delegation for U.S Tour With Umukuka
Bugisu Cultural Institution spokesperson Steven Masiga said the delegation will engage the Bamasaba diaspora community in the United States and strengthen cultural,...
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841Big StoryMuseveni assents to Protection of Sovereignty Act 2026
The assent now officially brings the law into force, paving the way for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and related security agencies...
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870NewsNelson Osaga takes oath as Kiryandongo LC5 Chairperson
In his inaugural speech, Osaga thanked the people of Kiryandongo for entrusting him with leadership, describing his election as a collective victory...
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3.0KBig StoryHow Museveni switly against Among, recommended Oboth for Speaker job
The meeting reportedly started shortly after 1pm and quickly turned to the controversial February 20 resolution of the National Resistance Movement Central...
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735Big StoryLaw Society seeks UGX2.3bn to challenge new Sovereignty Law
Ssemakadde says the Shs2.301 billion fund will support four major intervention areas, including public education, coalition and diaspora coordination, high-level advocacy, and...
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536National“Culture and religion must work together” – Bishop Lubaale tells leaders
The bishop made the remarks on Wednesday during the launch of a cultural heritage book titled Enrooting Obususwa, Nabbala History & Proven...
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962NewsKirunda brokers peace in Luuka speakership battle
The harmonisation meeting was held in Jinja City and brought together the two aspirants alongside incoming district leaders to resolve tensions ahead...
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537NationalEducation, Health take largest share of Apac’s Shs44.1bn budget
According to the approved estimates, the education sector received the largest allocation at Shs12.577 billion, followed by the health sector with Shs11.107...
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385NationalKiryandongo Commissions New Health Infrastructure to Improve Service Delivery
The commissioned projects include combustion chambers constructed at a cost of Shs45 million at Karuma Health Centre II, Kiroko Health Centre II...
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472NewsNebbi approves Shs48.3Bn budget for FY2026/27
According to the district, the projected revenue will be sourced from locally generated revenue, central government transfers, ministries, agencies and donor funding.
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518NewsNamisindwa gear up for swearing-in of new LC5 Chairperson Emma Bwayo
Bwayo was elected Namisindwa District chairperson after defeating incumbent Jackson Wakweika during the January 29 local government elections.
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588BizarreDoctors remove 50 needles from 9-year-old boy’s stomach
Mbarar hospital said its paediatric surgery team conducted the delicate operation after the needles were discovered scattered inside the child’s stomach.
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979NationalEVERY WORD: Museveni’s inauguration speech as he took oath for 7th term
On regional integration, Museveni said Africa’s prosperity depended on building larger markets capable of absorbing locally manufactured products, praising the East African...
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494BusinessInside URSB’s role in Uganda’s legal and economic transformation
Through its management of company registrations, intellectual property, insolvency systems and ownership records, URSB has gradually become one of the most influential...
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828National‘No More Sleeping, No More Corruption’ – Museveni sets tone for new Kisanja
In his inauguration speech after taking oath for the 2026–2031 term, Museveni said the new phase of leadership would focus on wealth...