All posts tagged "National News"
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343NationalUganda, Germany seek stronger economic ties under new development priorities
Uganda and Germany have maintained diplomatic and development cooperation for more than six decades, with Germany supporting programmes in areas including renewable...
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419FeaturesWhy a good MSC and PhD thesis can open doors to employment: The cases of Paul Mwambu and William Ruto
Steven Masiga cites Dr Paul Mwambu and William Ruto as he urges Ugandan universities to prioritise postgraduate research, thesis publication and academic...
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1.2KBig StoryMuhoozi says PLU will now approve all new RDCs
Muhoozi, who chairs PLU, said the organisation would support President Yoweri Museveni in identifying suitable individuals for the influential district leadership positions.
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1.3KProfileKapere: The man who turned ridicule into a career of laughter
Kapere, who died at a hospital in Buddo, Wakiso District, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, became a familiar face through the Amarula...
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1.0KNewsMP Mastula Namatovu rallies communities to promote mental health awareness
Hon Namatovu made the call while serving as chief runner at the Busoga Mental Health Run organised by the Kamuli Mental Health...
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1.6KBreakingUgandan comedian Kapere dies at 56
Ugandan comedian Yokana Mbuuse, popularly known as Kapere Lufotose, has died at the age of 56, according to National Unity Platform (NUP)...
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875Big StoryPLU suspends physical endorsement for Muhoozi, adopts online campaign strategy
In a directive issued on Saturday, October 31, 2026, PLU General Secretary Twalla Fadil said the decision followed guidance from the organisation’s...
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997NewsDei BioPharma boss rallies youth on jobs, wealth creation
Dr Magoola urged the youth to take advantage of government empowerment programmes while developing practical skills and pursuing opportunities in emerging industries.
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785Big StoryGen Saleh breaks silence on Besigye matter, reveals what Muhoozi asked him to do
Gen Saleh, who is President Yoweri Museveni’s younger brother and Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), disclosed that he had reconnected...
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898World NewsUS approves $2.1bn Patriot missile sale to Ukraine
The US State Department announced the approval on Friday, October 30, 2026, saying the proposed Foreign Military Sale would include Patriot Advanced...
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848HealthUganda starts local production of HIV self-test kits at Mukono plant
Zakayo Industries Limited commissioned its in-vitro diagnostic manufacturing plant in Ntenjeru, Mukono District, on Thursday, marking the start of local assembly and...
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1.1KBig StoryUganda signs Shs232bn contract with SAMCO to build Kabalega Airport terminal
The passenger terminal will support the airport’s expanding role in passenger transport as Uganda strengthens its aviation infrastructure ahead of AFCON 2027...
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670Big StoryCourt upholds Ruhindi’s Nakawa East victory as Mufumbiro petition flops
In his remarks, Justice Allan Nshimye ruled that the evidence presented by Mufumbiro did not establish grounds for setting aside Ruhindi’s election.
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770NewsChurch of Uganda elects new bishops for Mbale, North West Ankole
The elections took place on Friday, October 30, 2026, during a sitting of the House of Bishops at Syamalede Archdeaconry headquarters in...
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742BusinessWhat Uganda stands to gain from new Entebbe-Accra flights
The route, launched on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, is the airline's 18th destination and will operate four times a week between Entebbe...
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1.1KBig StoryURSB briefs COSASE as IGG presses Mao over interdiction of top bosses
URSB Acting Registrar General Mustapher Ntale led a delegation before COSASE as the IGG renewed pressure on Minister Norbert Mao to enforce...
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533Big StoryKCCA secures Shs25bn for Buyala Waste Project, plans 10 new trucks
Kampala Capital City Authority plans to begin the first phase of the Buyala waste facility this financial year after securing Shs25 billion...
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653NationalChurch of Uganda Marks 141 Years Since Bishop Hannington’s Martyrdom in Busia
Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu urged Christians to emulate the faith and courage of the martyrs as the Church of Uganda commemorated 141...
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1.1KBig StoryMuseveni, Muhoozi and 2031: What Exactly Happened Inside NRM CEC Meeting at Entebbe
Conflicting accounts have emerged from the NRM CEC meeting in Entebbe after MP Daudi Kabanda claimed Museveni endorsed Gen Muhoozi, while party...
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648Big StoryCourt Abates Busiro South Election Petition After Matovu’s Death
In a notice dated Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the court formally confirmed that Election Petition No. 001 of 2026 had abated following...
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1.4KFootballAFCON 2027: Will Uganda’s three new stadiums become ‘White Elephants’?
With more than $317 million reportedly being invested in three AFCON 2027 stadiums, African Collaborations Group CEO Paulo J. Cruz urges Uganda...
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594NationalIG Calls for Stronger Accountability in NDP IV Implementation
Dr Patricia Achan Okiria has urged government institutions to integrate anti-corruption safeguards into NDP IV projects from planning and procurement to implementation...
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842AfricaSomalia Opens Door for Ugandan Coffee as Museveni Calls for Unity Against Al-Shabaab
Museveni has called for unity against Al-Shabaab during talks with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, with both leaders also discussing plans to...
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876FeaturesMuchomo, Campuser among Ugandan words added to Oxford Dictionary
Muchomo, campuser and detoother have entered the latest Oxford English Dictionary update, highlighting the growing recognition of Ugandan English and everyday local...