All posts tagged "National News"
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961NationalMaj Gen Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru: The new boss of Uganda’s Elite Special Forces Command
Alongside his appointment as Acting Commander of the Special Forces Command, Brig Gen Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru was elevated to the acting rank...
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3.6KNationalPolitical actors behind Speaker Oboth incident at Imbalu launch – Masiga
Masiga apologised to the Umukuuka of the Bamasaba, His Highness Jude Mike Mudoma, the Tieng Adhola of the Jopadhola, and the Speaker...
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591NationalEVERY WORD: Inside Museveni’s explosive response to Mwenda on Stephen Nuwagaba claims
Museveni's statement is his first comprehensive response to The Independent's investigations, including "The President's Man," which examined Nuwagaba's alleged proximity to State...
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3.7KBig StoryGen Muhoozi promotes, names Asaph Mweteise acting SFC Commander
The appointment, announced on Monday, August 3, also marks a leadership transition within the elite UPDF unit, with Acting Maj Gen Nyakikuru...
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3.5KNationalFive Years On, Bugwere Still Without Gazetted Cultural Leader as Unity Calls Intensify
Despite years of mediation led by the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda, the succession dispute remains unresolved, leaving Bugwere without official recognition and...
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6.3KNationalLong-serving Buyende LC1 chairperson dies after election loss
The deceased was a brother of former Budiope West Member of Parliament Ibrahim Kyoto Muruli. His widow, Annette Nankya, said the family...
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5.5KNationalUWA introduces rare African wild dogs at UWEC Entebbe
The newly introduced pair, one male and one female, brings the total number of animal species housed at the conservation centre to...
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26.4KBusinessURSB eyes UGX87bn after record revenue, swift business registration in digital reforms
The Bureau is targeting UGX87.087 billion in Non-Tax Revenue during FY2026/27 while continuing to support enterprise development, investment, innovation and Uganda's broader...
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24.9KCourtIvory trafficker jailed six years over 90kg elephant tusks hidden in gnuts sack
The ivory had been concealed in a sack of groundnuts in an apparent attempt to evade detection by law enforcement authorities.
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1.1KNationalDay of African Child: Kadaga, Lakisa rally schools on food security, child welfare
The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Dr. Mercy Faith Lakisa, urged an end to corporal punishment in schools, urging...
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6.8KNationalKamuli Hospital gets digital X-ray machine, new beds in Shs100m health boost
The consignment includes 30 hospital beds, 30 mattresses, 30 blankets, 30 bedsheets, 10 examination beds, three delivery beds, four sterilizer machines, and...
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7.5KNationalParents urged to prioritise education as Lugwere Bible Translation Nears Milestone
Kibuku, Uganda: Religious and political leaders have called on parents across the Bukedi sub-region to take greater responsibility for educating their children,...
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7.0KNationalPDM Fraud in Zombo: Leaders raise alarm over extortion, ghost beneficiaries
The leaders cited illegal charges, extortion, diversion of funds, ghost beneficiaries and manipulation of payment systems as some of the practices frustrating...
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1.1KBig Storydfcu admits £170 Million Crane Bank Lawsuit has pushed it into Billions in Losses
dfcu Bank's acquisition of Crane Bank assets in 2017 remains at the centre of a £170 million lawsuit before the English Commercial...
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658Campus LinkVictoria University disowns fake fees circular, cautions parents not to fall for scam
The forged circular, dated May 14, 2026, purports to originate from the university's Marketing Department and bears the forged signature of "Mr....
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10.1KNationalKamuli leaders clear five school projects, reject two others over shoddy work
During the exercise, officials commissioned classroom blocks at Bugulusi Primary School, Kisozi Primary School, Butegere Primary School, Bwiza Primary School, and Busige...
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9.6KNationalKotido leaders commit to health reforms after community-led monitoring initiative
The Community-Led Monitoring initiative assessed the accessibility, availability, acceptability, equity and quality of healthcare services while providing community members with an opportunity...
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9.4KNationalHajjat Namyalo rewards Nakawa Market football champions, urges traders to seize wealth creation opportunities
The ONC Manager encouraged the business community to actively participate in government wealth creation programmes, saying President Museveni's renewed mandate offers Ugandans...
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9.6KNationalURSB Boss Kainobwisho bags Public Sector Trendsetter Award for driving digital reforms
Over the past five years of Kainobwisho's reign, URSB has rolled out a series of digital reforms simplifying company registration, improving access...
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795FeaturedGoldStar Insurance Marks 30 Years with Tree Planting Drive at Kira Primary School
GoldStar also donated branded school bags, T-shirts and learning materials to participating pupils in recognition of their role as custodians of the...
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10.6KNationalGovt to establish second Industrial Hub in Bukedi as leaders call for local jobs
Kibuku, Uganda: Government has confirmed plans to establish a second Presidential Industrial Hub in Tororo District to serve the southern part of...
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10.4KNationalElected LC1 Leaders will shape Communities for the next five years, says Hajjat Namyalo
The nationwide exercise, organised by the Electoral Commission, saw voters in 71,214 villages across Uganda elect LC1 chairpersons using the open lining-up...
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8.6KOP-EDA new mandate for LC1 Chairpersons; Congratulations and a call for judicial training
Uganda has elected a new generation of LC1 Chairpersons. While they assume office as grassroots administrators, the Government should seize this opportunity...
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1.6KBig StoryNMG resume operations for Monitor, NTV after month-long shutdown
Nation Media Group Uganda is one of the country's largest multimedia organisations, operating NTV Uganda, Daily Monitor, Spark TV, 93.3 KFM, 90.4...