All posts tagged "National News"
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811FeaturesKamuli leaders raise alarm as HIV rate shoots to 5.8%
The district leaders called on communities to strengthen efforts towards HIV prevention through responsible behavior, faithfulness among couples and increased awareness campaigns.
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1.8KNationalCabinet confusion forces Museveni to swap Lumumba, Aceng ministerial roles
Museveni is said to have quickly sanctioned the redeployment after legal and parliamentary experts pointed out that the Government Chief Whip position...
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1.9KBig StoryMuseveni sends top internal affairs officials on forced leave over Shs31bn CCTV scandal
A furious Museveni revealed in a May 23 letter that although former Internal Affairs minister Kahinda Otafiire reportedly secured Shs31.37 billion from...
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2.2KBig StoryMaj Gen Don Nabasa released after ‘long meeting’ with Muhoozi
Maj Gen Nabasa was arrested in March this year alongside Brig Gen Johnson Namanya Abaho during an internal military crackdown reportedly linked...
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2.0KBig StoryLIST: See ministers assigned new roles in 2026 cabinet
The reshuffle saw experienced ministers transferred across key sectors, including Defence, ICT, Energy, Public Service and Foreign Affairs, as Museveni repositioned trusted...
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1.2KBig StoryLIST: Here are junior ministers Museveni promoted to full cabinet in 2026
Most of the promoted ministers remained highly visible during the 2021–2026 term, either through policy implementation, grassroots mobilization or defense of government...
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810BreakingUganda temporarily shuts DRC border as Ebola cases rise
Govt also announced that all persons returning from the DRC into Uganda will now undergo mandatory 21-day self-isolation under the supervision of...
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1.0KBig StoryFrom University to Minister: Muganga’s long walk from education to Uganda’s political arena
Muganga’s became more popular in 2021 following his controversial arrest by security agencies over alleged espionage and immigration-related claims, accusations he strongly...
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2.2KBig StoryLIST: Who are the new faces in Museveni’s ‘Kisanja No Sleep’ Cabinet
Unlike many past appointees who emerged through long parliamentary careers or historical NRM structures, figures like Muganga, Tanna and Mukalazi built their...
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2.5KBig StoryLIST: Kasaija, Moses Ali headline senior ministers dropped in Museveni’s new cabinet
A comparison between the outgoing 2021–2026 Cabinet and the new executive lineup released on Tuesday shows that several veteran ministers, technocrats and...
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976FeaturesMen vs Women: How Museveni’s ‘Kisanja No Sleep’ cabinet is shaped out by gender
A DailyExpress analysis of the full executive cabinet that out of the 83 appointments announced, including the Vice President, Prime Minister, Cabinet...
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847NationalUNAB, Refactory, empower young women with essential digital skills
The programme, implemented in partnership with Refactory Academy, targeted young women with visual impairments in a bid to bridge gaps in digital...
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939NationalMuseveni hands loyal cadre Wanyoto Public Service role in new Cabinet
Wanyoto, a long-serving NRM cadre and influential mobiliser within regional and continental politics, makes a return to frontline executive government after years...
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2.1KBig StoryLIST: The new faces, returnees and knifed ministers in Museveni’s new cabinet
KAMPALA, Uganda: President Museveni’s newly unveiled 2026–2031 Cabinet has introduced a blend of fresh entrants, political returnees and notable casualties in one...
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11.6KBig 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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979FeaturesButaleja 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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723FeaturesState 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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582NewsRDC 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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581NationalKamuli 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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713NationalDPF 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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1.1KNationalNew 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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978HealthRising 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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739CrimeMan, 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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830NationalLIST: 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,...