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The government is banking on grain production, agro-processing and subsidised agricultural financing to drive Uganda’s export growth strategy.
RegionalUganda, Tanzania Deepen Security Ties at First Proximity Commanders’ Meeting
The UPDF and TPDF held their first proximity commanders’ meeting in Misenyi, focusing on border security, mutual cooperation, and enhancing East African integration.
newsTamale Mirundi, Pastor Bugingo Get PLU Patriotic Officer Numbers
The Patriotic League of Uganda has assigned various Patriotic Officer numbers, including to the late Tamale Mirundi, Pastor Bugingo, State Minister Peter Ogwang, and other notable members.
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Police have issued traffic and access guidelines for the swearing-in ceremony of President Museveni on May 12 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, urging cooperation from all road users.
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UPDF has passed out 53 platoon commanders after completing military training at Labwordwong Training School in Agago District.
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newsTooro Leaders Discuss Regional Development With Gen Salim Saleh
Tooro leaders and Gen. Salim Saleh met to discuss development strategies, focusing on infrastructure, agriculture, and industrialisation.
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lifestyleOur Silent Heroes: How Ugandan Mothers Carry the Economy, Families and Hope
According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), women constitute approximately 51 percent of Uganda’s population, with over 23.5 million females recorded in the 2024 National Population and Housing Census.
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Jane Okot p’Bitek Langoya releases excellent poetry book
Tamale Mirundi, Pastor Bugingo Get PLU Patriotic Officer Numbers
The Patriotic League of Uganda has assigned various Patriotic Officer numbers, including to the late Tamale Mirundi, Pastor Bugingo, State Minister Peter Ogwang, and other notable members.
Police Announce Traffic Restrictions for Museveni’s Swearing-In Ceremony
Police have issued traffic and access guidelines for the swearing-in ceremony of President Museveni on May 12 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, urging cooperation from all road users.
Gen Kainerugaba Demands Flawless Parade for Presidential Inauguration
Kazo Launches Billion Tree Campaign to Honor Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba
Kazo District has launched the “A Billion Tree Planting Project” to celebrate General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s 52nd birthday and the district’s 99.7% presidential vote. The initiative promotes environmental conservation as a key act of national patriotism.
PLU Diaspora Donates Essential Items to SFC Health Units
The PLU Diaspora, led by Ronnie Kananura and Steven Rutasharara, has donated essential maternal items to SFC health units in Entebbe. The initiative aims to support military families and strengthen the bond between Ugandans abroad and their home communities.
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The government is banking on grain production, agro-processing and subsidised agricultural financing to drive Uganda’s export growth strategy.
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Uganda Targets $20 Billion Export Milestone via Grain Sector
Uganda's government aims to increase agro-industrial exports to $20 billion under the Tenfold Growth Strategy. PSST Ramathan Ggoobi says the plan focuses on value addition, grain processing, and subsidized loans for commercial farmers to boost the country's GDP contribution.
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Government Pledges Funding for Small-Scale Business Groups
Senior Presidential Advisor Moses Byaruhanga has asked small-scale traders to form structured groups to access low-interest government loans. The initiative aims to support businesses that missed out on PDM and Emyooga funding.
Andrew Matege•
EACOP Shifts More Jobs to Ugandans Ahead of First Oil
EACOP says Ugandans are increasingly taking over key jobs as the pipeline reaches 84 per cent completion ahead of Uganda’s expected first oil production in July.
Nicholas Agaba•
Government Reaffirms Trade Order Enforcement to Foster Orderly Urban Growth
Minister of Local Government Raphael Magyezi has confirmed that Cabinet will proceed with the nationwide trade order enforcement. The directive aims to relocate street vendors to formal markets and improve urban hygiene and planning.
Andrew Matege•
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Gen Z Locked In: Youth Across Uganda Ready to Turn Up for Gen MK’s 52nd Birthday
“We’ve grown up in a time where we want to feel seen,” says Clinton, a university student in Kampala. “And when someone in leadership acknowledges us, interacts with us, even casually it matters more than people think.”
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Sports Ministry Endorses MK Birthday Charity Run
The event is set for April 26 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.
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Uganda Commits UGX 905 Billion for AFCON 2027
The tournament, scheduled from June 19 to July 18, 2027, will be co-hosted with Kenya and Tanzania. Officials project that Uganda will receive between 500,000 and 650,000 visitors, with expected spending of at least USD 500 million in the local economy.
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Gen Kainerugaba Donates Sports Equipment, Cash to Support Tooro Kingdom Football Tournament
The Chief of Defence Forces and Special Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has donated sports equipment and UGX 10 million to...
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Gen Kainerugaba, NBA Africa CEO Discuss Basketball Development in Uganda
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has met with the CEO of NBA Africa, Ms. Claire...
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More Than 50 Years: Uganda and Europe’s Long Conversation
In 2024, bilateral trade between Uganda and the EU reached about EUR 2.1 billion, with Ugandan exports to Europe nearly tripling since 2019.
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Press Freedom Needs Discipline
So, what must Uganda do? First, move from free media to responsible media. Yes, we have over 300 radio stations, more than 30 TV stations, over 50 print outlets, and a flood of digital platforms. We are not short of voices. We are drowning in them.
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Uganda’s First Oil: Turning Wealth into Lasting Growth
Uganda’s first oil should serve as a foundation for long-term economic growth by driving industrialisation, strengthening local businesses, and funding the country’s transition to a more sustainable energy future.
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At 52, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba Runs with Hope
At 52, Muhoozi stands at a point where experience meets momentum. Uganda’s future will depend on leaders who can enforce discipline, navigate difficult situations, and communicate with clarity, both at home and abroad.
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52 Reasons to Run with the CDF General Muhoozi Kainerugaba
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