All posts tagged "National News"
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11.2KBig StoryUganda declares end to Ebola outbreak after 42 days without new infection
Uganda has officially declared an end to the 2026 Ebola outbreak after completing the mandatory 42-day surveillance period without recording a new...
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1.3KBig StoryLawyer Kayondo wins Shs185m in copyright case against Monitor, NTV
In a judgment delivered on July 27, 2026, Acting Justice Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu ruled that the defendants (Monitor and NTV Uganda)...
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8.0KNationalUganda seeks AU backing for Muzigo-Morrison’s ICC Judge Bid
Muzigo-Morrison brings more than 30 years of distinguished experience in international criminal law, with expertise spanning International Criminal Court procedures, state cooperation,...
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7.0KBig StoryIGG Naluzze intensifies probe into Busega–Mpigi Expressway as cost soars to Shs1.3 Trillion
The 23-kilometre Busega–Mpigi Expressway, together with its 20 kilometres of access roads, has come under scrutiny following allegations of financial impropriety involving...
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8.6KEducationKing’s College Budo student wins Bronze at Global Mathematics Competition
Nsibirwa secured third place in the prestigious competition, which attracted more than 1,000 outstanding young mathematicians from 46 countries, further cementing Uganda's...
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5.6KNationalKamuli NGO rescues 13-year-old from forced marriage, helps her return to school
The intervention by Echoes of Children Voices Uganda (ECOVU) comes amid growing concern over child marriage and school dropout rates in parts...
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2.5KBig StoryMuseveni appoints PLU’s Juma Witonze Kisekka State Minister for Internal Affairs
A diplomat and politician, Witonze currently serves as the Chief Coordinator of the Patriotic League of Uganda in Greater Mpigi and has...
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3.3KNewsSPA Namyalo to Voters: Reject Thieves, Land Grabbers in Tomorrow’s LC1 Elections
Addressing journalists on Monday, Hajjat Namyalo described the office of the LC1 chairperson as one of the most important leadership positions at...
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3.5KNationalGulu cuts licence costs as Millennium Tiles launches Northern Uganda showroom
The new showroom, established through a partnership with Bruce Nazil Investment, becomes Millennium Tiles' first outlet in Northern Uganda following the successful...
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1.4KBig StoryUganda fronts veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary-General race
Government says Otunnu's extensive experience within the United Nations system, national government, academia and international peacebuilding makes him well positioned to lead...
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5.9KNewsMP Nabulo hails Machika’s community impact, calls on leaders focused on people’s needs
Congratulating Owere on his election victory, Hon Nabulo commended the people of West Budama North East for entrusting leadership to a person...
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7.8KNationalZombo: Police orders temporary shutdown of business, traffic for nationwide clean-up drive
According to DPC Mutegeki, all residents, traders, motorists, institutions and community leaders are expected to fully comply with the directive and actively...
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11.0KNewsLC1 Polls: Uganda declares July 28 public holiday for voting village chairpersons
The LC I elections will determine leaders responsible for grassroots governance, community mobilization, dispute resolution and coordination of government programmes at the...
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3.2KFeaturesAmbassador Walusimbi urges diaspora returnees to unite for national development
The Diaspora Returnees pledged to use the knowledge, professional skills and global exposure acquired while living abroad to support Uganda's development agenda,...
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7.3KNationalFAWE launches initiative to tackle school dropouts, teen pregnancies in Busoga
FAWE Uganda officials said the project seeks to ensure that more girls and vulnerable children enroll in school, remain in class and...
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7.0KNationalHow court mediation ended four-year Inzu Ya Masaba leadership row, retained Mike Mudoma as Umukuka
Mudoma, who will now serve as Umukuka wa Bamasaba under the restored Inzu Ya Masaba institution until July 2028, called on the...
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534NationalExperts call for faster licensing, financing for artisanal miners
Stakeholders urged government to accelerate licensing procedures, improve access to affordable financing for artisanal miners and strengthen community engagement in mining projects.
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524NationalMusasizi tasks URBRA on pension scheme rollout as assets hit Shs36tn
The Minister said the retirement benefits sector, whose assets have grown to approximately Shs36 trillion, should increasingly partner with government to finance...
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7.8KNationalEquity Bank gives Busoga High School new bus under asset financing
School administrators said the vehicle is expected to immediately improve day scholar enrolment while enhancing co-curricular activities once restrictions on school trips...
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4.1KFeaturesFrom Shs300 Savings to 1,500 Chickens: How Pallisa farmers are turning poultry into pathway out of poverty
The Hatch for Wealth project, founded by social worker and Crane Financial Services Director Emmanuel Oboi, is promoting poultry farming as a...
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12.8KOP-EDWhat if we exercised greater caution while driving?
What if we all exercised caution? Then the next headline would not be about another 10 people being buried. It would be...
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2.0KBig StoryAyebare, Musherure set for cabinet swearing, Echodu, Muganga still wait on
Multiple government sources say President Museveni has already directed Head of Public Service Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye to identify a suitable date when...
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6.7KCampus LinkMakerere introduces digital transcripts, expands online learning
The new e-transcript and e-certificate system is part of broader reforms that also include expanded online learning and the rollout of Competency-Based...
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4.6KNewsNamisindwa district sends off govt-sponsored university students
Namisindwa, Uganda: The Namisindwa District Executive has officially flagged off students who secured government sponsorship for university education, with district leaders urging...