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Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has released Maj Gen Don Nabasa from detention and dropped all charges after a meeting between the two.
HealthDefence Ministry Grants Autonomy to New UPDF Referral Hospital
The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs has finalized a highly autonomous corporate governance framework for the UPDF National Referral Hospital. Permanent Secretary Mrs. Rosette Byengoma and Board Chairman Prof. Francis Omaswa stated the model will grant the facility the operational flexibility required to meet global clinical standards.
newsMuseveni Orders NRM Leaders Back to Villages to Fight Poverty
Museveni used the opening of the 12th Parliament to demand accountability from NRM leaders and government officials over poverty eradication programmes.
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Museveni Releases Cabinet List 2026-2031
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RegionalEAC Pushes New Plan to Cut Regional Mobile Roaming Charges
The EAC is preparing a new regional roaming framework aimed at reducing the cost of calls and internet services across East Africa.
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NationalGen Kainerugaba Explains Why PLU's Kabanda Missed Cabinet Appointment
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NationalSiraji Musa Ali Appointed State Minister as Father Gen. Moses Ali Exits Cabinet
President Museveni has named lawyer Siraji Musa Ali as the new Minister of State for Works in his latest cabinet reshuffle. The appointment marks a shift as his father, veteran statesman Gen. Moses Ali, retires from his long-held cabinet role to focus on his parliamentary seat.
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Uganda Closes DRC Border to Block Escalating Ebola Outbreak
Uganda has closed its border with the DRC with immediate effect due to an escalating Ebola outbreak. Permanent Secretary Dr. Diana Atwine confirmed the presence of the Bundibugyo strain, as the National Task Force mandated a 21-day isolation period for all exempted arrivals.
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Two Senior UPDF Officers Graduate from Kenya National Defence College
The event was attended by Brig. Gen. McDans Kamugira, the Defence Advisor for Uganda in Kenya, who expressed pride in the officers' achievement.
Makerere Urges PhD Students to Turn Research into Actionable Solutions for National Growth
Makerere University's Graduate Training Director, Prof. Julius Kikooma, has challenged over 250 PhD students to produce actionable solutions for national problems rather than theoretical theses. Speaking at the close of an advanced research methods course, university chiefs stated that future funding will prioritize research that drives policy and job creation.
Uganda Economy Defies Election Cycle to Post 6.6 Percent Growth
Uganda's economy has defied conventional election-year anxieties, maintaining a stable macro-environment with GDP growth projected at 6.6 percent. According to a Finance Ministry update by PSST Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, strong export performance, tourism, and foreign investment have kept the country on track to reach its long-term development targets.
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Pledges Unflinching Loyalty to Gen Kainerugaba After Election Victory
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View All →Uganda Economy Defies Election Cycle to Post 6.6 Percent Growth
Uganda's economy has defied conventional election-year anxieties, maintaining a stable macro-environment with GDP growth projected at 6.6 percent. According to a Finance Ministry update by PSST Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, strong export performance, tourism, and foreign investment have kept the country on track to reach its long-term development targets.
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New E-Accounting Tool Launched to Formalize Informal Businesses
The government has launched an UNCTAD-developed E-Accounting tool to help Uganda’s 1.8 million informal businesses digitize their records. Financed under the IMCORE program, the application aims to drive tax compliance, security, and growth among small enterprises.
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Uganda Oil Sector Pushes Skills Development Ahead of Production
Uganda’s oil and gas sector is focusing on practical skills development to prepare citizens for opportunities within and beyond the industry.
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Uganda Flags off Export of High-Quality Canned Pineapples to China
Uganda has flagged off its first export consignment of processed canned pineapples to China in a move expected to boost agro-processing and farmers’ incomes.
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EADB Unveils $13 Million Fund for Youth, Women Entrepreneurs
The East African Development Bank has launched a USD 13 million fund to provide affordable credit to youth and women-led businesses. The initiative aims to close a massive financing gap and support the transition of small enterprises into the manufacturing sector across East Africa.
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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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Uganda’s SMEs Face Cash Flow Test as First Oil Nears
Uganda’s oil boom could transform the economy, but without financial support and liquidity, many local businesses risk missing out on the opportunities it promises.
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The Politics of God & God in Africa: How Witchdoctors & Pastors Are Cashing In on Uganda's Cabinet Frenzy
As long as cabinet positions are viewed less as burdens of national service and more as crowns of power, prestige and access to seemingly infinite resources, the shrines will remain crowded, the prophets will keep prophesying, and politicians will continue desperately searching for favour everywhere; in State House corridors, in whispered networks, and in the spiritual realm itself.
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Kiwoko Hospital PAYE Ruling Clarifies When Specialist Doctors Become Employees
In a landmark and highly instructive decision of Kiwoko Hospital v URA, Application No. 206 of 2024, the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) provided much-needed guidance on the distinction between employment and consultancy relationships within the healthcare sector.
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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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