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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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Jacob Oboth-Oboth has been elected Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament after defeating Paul Mwiru and Norbert Mao in a special sitting at Kololo.
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newsTwo 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.
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HealthUPDF, Red Cross Train Officers to Curb Internal Misconduct
The UPDF and the International Committee of the Red Cross have concluded a specialized legal course to guide soldiers during domestic security deployments. Colonel Henry Buryomunda and ICRC's Mamadou Camara warned officers to prioritize civilian protection and use proportionate force.
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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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Kinyara Sugar and Victoria Sugar Sign MoU to Harmonize Trade Practices in Bunyoro
Speaker Oboth-Oboth Promises Corruption-Free Parliament, Hails PLU Support
Oboth Oboth Elected Speaker of 12th Parliament
Jacob Oboth-Oboth has been elected Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament after defeating Paul Mwiru and Norbert Mao in a special sitting at Kololo.
Why the Oboth Oboth and Tayebwa Endorsements Are a Major Moment for PLU
Three URA Officials Die After Vehicle Knocks Elephant in Murchison Falls
Three Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) officials have died and four others are nursing severe injuries after their Toyota Hiace knocked a crossing elephant inside Murchison Falls National Park. Traffic police attribute the night crash along the Arua road to low visibility and speed.
NRM Caucus Endorses Oboth-Oboth, Tayebwa for Parliament Leadership
The NRM Parliamentary Caucus has endorsed Hon. Jacob Oboth-Oboth for Speaker and Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa for Deputy Speaker at State House Entebbe. President Museveni urged the legislators to reject identity politics and focus on wealth creation ahead of today's election in Kololo.
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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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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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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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