All posts tagged "National News"
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2.1KNationalUganda secures Shs481bn financing for Kitgum-Kidepo Road
The road project is expected to boost tourism, trade and investment by improving access to Kidepo Valley National Park, major industrial investments...
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17.1KBig StoryUWA prioritises technology, sustainable tourism in ambitious 2026–2030 Strategic Plan
The new Strategic Plan charts UWA's direction over the next five years and seeks to strengthen collaboration with communities, local governments, conservation...
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4.2KCourtEx-Minister Miria Matembe remanded to Luzira over Sectarianism
Matembe, 73, allegedly made remarks during a June 2026 appearance on DK TV Uganda that were likely to promote hostility, hatred or...
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1.0KBig StoryMuseveni ordered Nation Media shutdown over security-led inquiry – Gov’t
ICT Minister Hon Kasule Lumumba says the operation that affected NMG's media platforms, including NTV Uganda, Daily Monitor, Spark TV and Dembe...
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1.6KBusinessURSB replaces OBRS with new e-Registry in major digital boost
The new e-Registry provides seamless access to business registration services, intellectual Property (IP) registration, copyright and neighbouring rights registration, insolvency services, security...
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740NationalUganda commends Swedish, Tanzanian Envoys for advancing Bilateral Cooperation
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo bid farewell to the two diplomats on Monday, describing their tenures as instrumental...
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1.0KNationalMuseveni chairs first cabinet meeting as new gov’t begins 2026–2031 agenda
The Cabinet is expected to spearhead implementation of key government priorities outlined during the recent budget presentation.
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797BusinessURSB, Cente Tech explore digital partnership to expand access to e-registration services
The engagement comes as URSB continues implementing its digital transformation agenda aimed at making services such as business registration, intellectual property administration,...
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661FeaturesWeLearn-WeTeach Initiative targets school dropout with 728 bicycles
The Bicycle Empowerment Programme (BEP), implemented by CooP-Uganda in partnership with Enabel, the Ministry of Education and Sports, the European Union and...
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752Big StoryUganda Law Society halts physical operations amid rising security concerns
In an Executive Order issued on Monday, June 29, the ULS Council said the move was taken as a business continuity measure...
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848NationalDiaspora Advisor confirms evacuation plan for Ugandans in South Africa ahead of June 30 deadline
Ambassador Walusimbi revealed that 746 Ugandans have already registered with the Uganda High Commission in Pretoria, although many others remain in hiding...
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1.2KBig StoryNUP warns of rising repression after shutdown of Nation Media Group outlets in Uganda
NUP expressed solidarity with journalists, editors, management and other employees of the affected media organisations, noting that the closure would also have...
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1.1KNationalPrivate recyclers appeal for city funding amid Gulu city garbage crisis
The appeal comes as Gulu City generates an estimated 120 to 137 tonnes of waste daily, yet only about 20 percent is...
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1.2KBig StoryULS says ‘No One Is Safe’ amid wave of abductions, crackdown on media by army
ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde expressed concern over the safety of Nation Media Group Uganda Managing Director Susan Nsibirwa, saying she was unreachable...
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1.3KBig StoryMonitor, NTV Uganda, shift to digital after military shutdown
The reported military operation followed a series of public posts on X by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba in...
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2.3KBig 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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2.5KBig 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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976Campus 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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847NationalUganda 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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1.4KBig 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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566NationalMuseveni 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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941NationalFour 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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1.7KFeaturedNew 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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1.2KFeaturesNatasha 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...