All posts tagged "National News"
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732NationalKasolo meets South African Envoy as Uganda intensifies efforts to safeguard nationals in S.A
The meeting comes at a time when Uganda is coordinating the voluntary repatriation of citizens wishing to return home from South Africa...
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520NationalMusasizi tasks MPs on budget oversight, accountability as 2026/27 FY takes effect
The Finance Minister also briefed legislators on reforms the government has implemented to improve transparency, accountability and efficiency in public finance management.
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1.0KBig StoryULS demands withdrawal of charges against Matembe, probe into enforced disappearance
Matembe's arrest followed several days of public concern over her whereabouts after reports emerged that security operatives had raided her residence before...
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2.1KNationalFrom Shs1 Million to Prosperity: Inside ONC’s remarkable PDM success stories in Luweero
These stories emerged during a monitoring exercise conducted by ONC Regional Coordinator Wasswa Abdulkarim Tamale who visited beneficiaries to assess how the...
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876NationalFirst charter flight to evacuate Ugandans from South Africa arrives today – Kasolo
Speaking to journalists at his office in Kampala on Tuesday, Kasolo said the government had made significant progress in preparing the evacuation...
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2.2KNationalUganda 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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17.2KBig 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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4.3KCourtEx-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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1.1KBig 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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2.1KBusinessURSB 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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788NationalUganda 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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1.1KNationalMuseveni 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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899BusinessURSB, 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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729FeaturesWeLearn-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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803Big 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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899NationalDiaspora 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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1.3KBig 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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1.2KNationalPrivate 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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1.3KBig 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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1.4KBig 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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2.4KBig 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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2.7KBig 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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1.1KCampus 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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922NationalUganda 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...