All posts tagged "National News"
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2.1KBig StoryUganda begins evacuating nationals from South Africa amid Xenophobic violence
Kampala, Uganda: The Government of Uganda has launched an emergency evacuation plan for hundreds of Ugandan nationals stranded in South Africa following...
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2.3KBig StoryMuhoozi reappoints Kabanda to new powerful PLU role as Head of Chairman’s office
The role bears similarities to that of the Head of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC) in the ruling National Resistance...
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837Campus LinkVictoria University, British Commission, explore partnership on AI, research and student mobility
A key area of discussion centred on artificial intelligence and innovation, with Victoria University proposing partnerships with UK-based technology companies to develop...
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726NationalUganda reaffirms strong ties with Madagascar at 66th Independence Anniversary
Antananarivo, Madagascar: Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs) and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, on...
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1.2KBig StoryMuseveni passes out record 9,952 police constables at Kabalye
The ceremony marked a historic milestone for the Uganda Police Force, with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abbas Byakagaba revealing that this...
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490NationalMuseveni condoles with Venezuela after devastating twin earthquakes
President Museveni said Uganda stands in solidarity with Venezuela as rescue teams continue searching for survivors beneath collapsed buildings following one of...
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867NationalFour Amuria officials remanded over cattle compensation fraud, PDM theft
According to Amuria RDC Paul Eseru, the first three suspects are accused of defrauding beneficiaries under the government's cattle restocking and compensation...
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1.6KFeaturedNew Road Safety Model empowering communities to save crash victims on Ugandan highways
Participants were equipped with skills in principles of first aid, personal safety and scene assessment, emergency communication, bleeding control, fracture management and...
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1.1KFeaturesNatasha Museveni reflects on faith and hope after First Family’s season of prayer
Natasha's message comes barely a day after First Lady Janet Museveni publicly thanked Ugandans for praying for her during a recent health...
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977NationalUganda unveils new coffee brand in Brussels, targets 20 million bags of export
Uganda has set a target of increasing annual coffee production to 20 million 60-kilogram bags, while simultaneously promoting value addition, specialty coffee...
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1.2KBig Story‘God Is Alive’ – First Lady Janet Museveni speaks out, appreciates nation’s prayers
Kampala, Uganda: First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon Janet Kataaha Museveni, has broken her silence following months of public...
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1.8KBig StoryMuseveni appoints JC Muyingo acting Education Minister as Janet remains away
Muyingo, who retained his position as Higher Education State Minister, is expected to oversee the ministry in an acting capacity as First...
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897NewsNRM’s Idah Nabayiga wins Kalangala Woman MP By-Election
Nabayiga's victory marks a major political comeback for Nabayiga, a former Kalangala Woman MP who represented the district in the 10th Parliament...
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704Big StoryULS at 70: Lawyers rally behind Rule of Law amid governance concerns
The anniversary celebrations come as the Uganda Law Society prepares to mark seven decades since its establishment under the 1958 ordinance that...
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771NewsGlobal conservation body commits to remove 100,000 litres of plastic waste from Lake Victoria
The initiative is aimed at addressing growing concerns over plastic pollution in Africa's largest freshwater lake, which supports the livelihoods of more...
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581NationalKasolo pledges to advance Uganda’s Diplomatic Agenda in new Foreign Ministry role
The appointment, made by President Museveni on Monday, June 22, places Kasolo at the helm of Uganda's foreign affairs docket in an...
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1.4KBig StoryMuseveni hints at Maama Janet’s health battle in emotional 78th birthday tribute
Without disclosing the exact nature of the illness or medical condition, the President credited divine intervention and medical professionals for saving her...
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1.2KBig StoryKalungu CAO, CFO among four remanded over Shs531m school renovation scandal
The quartet was arrested by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) and arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court on charges related to causing financial...
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1.4KBreakingMuseveni appoints Kasolo acting Foreign Affairs Minister
The appointment effectively places Kasolo at the helm of Uganda's foreign affairs docket at a time when the ministry has been operating...
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742NationalKaija’s journey from disability to financial independence inspires many in Kyenjojo
After losing her leg to a snakebite in 1999, Angelica Kaija refused to give up. Today, the former Kyenjojo District councillor runs...
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736Big StoryMuseveni meets 1976 Entebbe hijacking survivor after nearly five decades since raid
Weill was among a group of Israeli and Belgian former hostages who recently returned to Uganda and visited the old terminal building...
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750TourismUganda eyes more Turkish visitors after successful tourism expo in Istanbul
A key feature of the programme was a business-to-business (B2B) networking session that enabled direct engagement between Turkish travel buyers and Ugandan...
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994FeaturesScorched Harvests: Inside Karamoja’s struggle to adapt to a changing climate pattern
Karamoja's agricultural calendar has traditionally depended on predictable rainfall patterns. However, this season has disrupted that rhythm, with maize in Karenga drying...
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801Big StoryLukwago denied bail in misprision of treason case
While the court found his sureties substantial and accepted his fixed residence, it ruled that the seriousness of the charge and ongoing...