All posts tagged "National News"
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6.4KNationalFour Mbale district officials interdicted over corruption
The directive was issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ben Kumumanya, following a meeting convened by the Minister of Local Government in Mbale...
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5.6KNewsMinister Kasolo donates 10 Laptops to boost digital learning at Former School
The minister also revealed that he had successfully lobbied for UGX 300 million to support infrastructure and development projects at Nakasoga Secondary...
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2.3KNationalMuseveni meets DR Congo special envoy over Eastern DRC security
The meeting at Kisozi comes as regional leaders under the East African Community (EAC), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and the...
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6.2KBig StoryKaruhanga rebuts Ssemakadde, says the Bar must remain independent at all times
On his silence over Lukwago arrest, Karuhanga rejected the accusation, insisting that the responsibility to represent lawyers lies first with the Uganda...
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5.6KNationalKCCA sets aside Shs50m to fight bedbugs in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda: Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has earmarked Shs50 million to support the eradication of bedbugs and other household pests across...
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5.9KBig Story‘I Was Wrong’: Ssemakadde cuts ties with Elison Karuhanga over silence on Lukwago arrest
In a strongly worded open letter to the Radical New Bar on Sunday, Ssemakadde admitted that he had erred in previously backing...
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5.3KNationalBukedi leaders renew push for restoration of historic Kingdom
The Chairperson of the Bukedi Kingdom Restoration Steering Committee, Mangeni Dirisa, said the committee has prioritised peaceful engagement with existing cultural institutions...
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6.9KBig StoryLaw Soceity demands Kivumbi’s release after re-arrest on Friday
The Uganda Law Society also announced plans to stage a peaceful petition at the Judiciary Headquarters on Friday, July 17, calling on...
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8.0KNationalUganda, Japan sign contract for construction of new Karuma Bridge
The new Karuma Bridge is expected to improve road safety, reduce travel time and support economic growth by ensuring uninterrupted movement of...
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7.8KNationalUganda Railways to install automated barrier systems after Mukono crash
While awaiting completion of the procurement and installation process, URC said it will immediately increase the deployment of personnel at railway crossings.
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19.2KEducation‘Wake Up or Be Left Behind’: Muganga’s new AI book challenges Africans to lead, not fear Artificial Intelligence
"Wake Up or Be Left Behind," officially launches on Monday, July 13, and seeks to challenge individuals, institutions, and governments to embrace...
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4.7KNationalKaramoja leaders push for equal access to govt programmes for PWDs
Leaders from disability unions in Amudat, Nabilatuk, Moroto, Kaabong and Karenga raised concerns over inadequate funding, poor dissemination of information, limited involvement...
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4.1KNewsMP Jovia Katusiime pushes for UPDF detachment in Bweyale over rising insecurity
Hon Jovia Katusiime argues that establishing a permanent UPDF detachment would strengthen security operations, improve coordination among security agencies, and help deter...
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2.4KNationalUganda, India explore deeper cooperation in consular services
Uganda and India have maintained close diplomatic relations for decades, with cooperation spanning trade, investment, healthcare, education, agriculture, defence and capacity building.
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3.8KNationalBuyende receives vehicles, irrigation equipment to boost agricultural extension services
The newly acquired vehicles and equipment will enable extension workers to reach farmers in remote sub-counties more efficiently with training, technical guidance...
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1.7KBig StoryKayanja Case: Key defence witness quizzed over age mismatch, phone links to Pastor’s critics
While testifying before court in July 2026, Reagan Ssentongo, the key witness in the case, stated that he is currently 21 years...
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1.2KNationalMuseveni passes out 11,947 UPDF recruits, hails CDF for improved soldiers welfare
The President commended Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and the UPDF High Command for prioritising the welfare of soldiers, saying a motivated force is...
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1.7KBig StoryCourt rules second wife can inherit husband’s property despite invalid marriage
In a landmark judgment delivered in In re Estate of the Late Ndolo Kioko Musyimi (Deceased), Succession Cause No. E600 of 2022,...
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1.6KBig StoryReligious council backs Senfuka’s indigenous cancer medicine, urge scientific validation
The Religious council said a meeting with Ssenfuka gave them an opportunity to understand his medical research journey, the development of his...
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2.1KBusinessMao calls for simpler global intellectual property systems at WIPO Assembly
The minister challenged member states and international institutions to simplify technical knowledge and translate complex intellectual property concepts into practical solutions that...
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4.1KNationalKasolo delivers Museveni’s Shs30m condolences to families of South Africa victims
President Museveni has extended financial support to the families of three Ugandans who died in South Africa, with Acting Foreign Affairs Minister...
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2.9KNationalGovt, Buganda unite to drive poverty alleviation through cultural structures
Hon Milly Babalanda conveyed greetings from President Museveni, reaffirming the President's commitment to working closely with all cultural institutions in advancing Uganda's...
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1.1KNationalUganda first East African country to join global Invictus movement for wounded soldiers
Speaking on the development, the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Kiryowa Kiwanuka, said Uganda's inclusion reflects the government's commitment to...
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2.8KNationalKenyan pastoralists eye Karamoja pasture amid severe drought
Kotido District LCV Chairperson Paul Lotee Komol welcomed the Turkana pastoralists, saying Karamoja would continue demonstrating solidarity despite experiencing its own water...