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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.
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Uganda and the United Nations have reaffirmed their partnership on peacekeeping, regional security, and capacity-building initiatives.
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UPDF commanders have inspected and praised drill preparations at the Motorised Infantry Division and Uganda Air Force College ahead of the July 2026 CDF Inter-Forces Drill Competition.
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UPDF has launched a retirement exercise for Batch 16 to support a smooth transition for retiring personnel.
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Kazo district held a thanksgiving ceremony for President Yoweri Museveni’s 2026 election victory alongside a birthday run to celebrate Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s 52nd birthday.
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businessUganda 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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AfricaUganda, Russia Strengthen Ties Ahead of Moscow Summit
Uganda and Russia have reaffirmed their diplomatic ties during a bilateral meeting between Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Gen. Jeje Odongo Abubakhar and Russian envoy Sergey Lobanov. The discussions focused on an upcoming Moscow summit and Uganda's request for more university scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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UPDF Soldiers Donate Blood for Karamoja to Avert Regional Health Crisis
The UPDF 3 Infantry Division has held a blood donation drive to replenish the Moroto Blood Bank. The exercise aims to support maternity, pediatric, and accident wards across the nine districts of the Karamoja sub-region.
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Uganda Seeks Bigger Trade Ties with China at Canton Fair
Uganda secured export deals and attracted investment interest during its participation at the 139th Canton Fair in China.
Uganda Reaffirms support for UN Peacekeeping Efforts
Uganda and the United Nations have reaffirmed their partnership on peacekeeping, regional security, and capacity-building initiatives.
Motorised Infantry Division, Air Force College Inspected Ahead of CDF Drill Competition
UPDF commanders have inspected and praised drill preparations at the Motorised Infantry Division and Uganda Air Force College ahead of the July 2026 CDF Inter-Forces Drill Competition.
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View All →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.
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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.
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Posta Uganda Launches Online Marketplace to Boost Trade
The government has introduced Postcom, an online marketplace operated by Posta Uganda, to modernize domestic trade. By leveraging the national postal network for deliveries, the platform aims to empower small businesses and digitize the economy under the supervision of the Uganda Communications Commission.
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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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