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UPDF has commenced a 16-week pre-deployment training programme for Battle Group 48 at Camp Singo ahead of future peace support operations.
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NRM candidate Paddy Kisembo says the ruling party's strong grassroots support puts him in a good position to win the Kikuube LC5 by-election
NationalMonitor Shs84T Budget or Face Jail, Museveni Warns NRM, Opposition Leaders
President Museveni has used the reading of the Shs84.4 trillion FY 2026/27 budget to warn NRM and opposition politicians to aggressively monitor public funds or face prosecution. Read by Finance Minister Henry Musasizi, the budget prioritizes a 10.2% growth target, fueled by the Parish Development Model and upcoming commercial oil revenues.
NationalSecurity Sector Allocated Shs10.2 Trillion to Finance UPDF Modernization, Border Safety
Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has allocated Shs 10.21 trillion to the security and governance sectors in the FY 2026/27 budget. Read at Kololo, the budget speech outlines major funding boosts for UPDF modernization, border security, cybersecurity infrastructure, and ongoing cattle restocking in northern and eastern Uganda.
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Maj Gen Wilberforce Sserunkuma has challenged soldiers attending an ideology course in Moroto to uphold discipline, patriotism and strong relations with civilians.
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EAC ministers have approved new trade, customs and industrial measures aimed at strengthening regional integration and economic growth.
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Monitor Shs84T Budget or Face Jail, Museveni Warns NRM, Opposition Leaders
President Museveni has used the reading of the Shs84.4 trillion FY 2026/27 budget to warn NRM and opposition politicians to aggressively monitor public funds or face prosecution. Read by Finance Minister Henry Musasizi, the budget prioritizes a 10.2% growth target, fueled by the Parish Development Model and upcoming commercial oil revenues.
Shs2T Energy Injection to Shield Uganda from Global Fuel Shocks
Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has allocated Shs 2.07 trillion to the energy sector for FY 2026/27. The budget funds the groundbreaking of the 380MW Kiba hydro plant, Buyende nuclear preparations, and a 20.15% equity stake purchase in the Kenya Pipeline Company to insulate Uganda from global fuel supply shocks.
Security Sector Allocated Shs10.2 Trillion to Finance UPDF Modernization, Border Safety
Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has allocated Shs 10.21 trillion to the security and governance sectors in the FY 2026/27 budget. Read at Kololo, the budget speech outlines major funding boosts for UPDF modernization, border security, cybersecurity infrastructure, and ongoing cattle restocking in northern and eastern Uganda.
Uganda Projects Fastest Growth in 30 Years as Oil Production Nears
Uganda expects economic growth to hit 10 per cent in 2026/27 as commercial oil production begins.
UPDF Shares Blueprint for Gender Inclusion with Regional Counterparts
The UPDF has shared its gender inclusion reforms with regional security agencies as Uganda hosted East African delegations seeking lessons on gender-responsive security sector reforms.
UPDF Armoured Division Supports Buddu FC Ahead of Masaza Cup
The UPDF Armoured Division has donated Shs1 million and bottled water to Buddu FC ahead of the Masaza Cup tournament.
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Uganda Airlines Signs Agreement to Acquire 10 Boeing Planes
President Museveni witnessed the signing of an agreement between Uganda Airlines and Boeing for the acquisition of 10 new passenger and cargo aircraft aimed at boosting trade, tourism and regional connectivity.
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Uganda Ranks Among World's Top Outsourcing Destinations
Uganda has ranked 24th globally in the 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index, strengthening its position as a leading outsourcing destination in Africa.
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Uganda Moves to Turn Shoe Importers Into Local Manufacturers
UIA has trained over 20 traders in leather shoe manufacturing to boost local production, create jobs and reduce Uganda’s reliance on imported footwear.
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Marriott Twin Towers Reshape Kampala Skyline
Kampala's luxury tourism sector is set for a massive boost as the government backs local tycoon Ponsiano Ngabirano's new five-star Kampala Marriott Hotel twin towers in Nsambya to attract high-spending international travelers.
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UIA Board Inspects Namanve Infrastructure Project as Industrial Growth Accelerates.
The Kampala Industrial and Business Park, commonly known as Namanve Industrial Park, is Uganda’s largest industrial park. Established in 1991, the park sits on approximately 2,209 acres (about 8.9 square miles) along the Kampala–Jinja Highway and serves as a key driver of Uganda’s industrial transformation strategy.
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The UPDF Armoured Division has donated Shs1 million and bottled water to Buddu FC ahead of the Masaza Cup tournament.
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UPDF 3 Infantry Division Netball Team Crowned North East Champions
The UPDF 3 Infantry Division Female Netball Team has won the North East Regional Sports League championship after defeating Kumi Diamonds 31–15. The unbeaten Moroto-based side has officially secured a spot in the National Netball Playoffs, drawing praise from Brig Gen Kyangungu and Col Richard Butungi.
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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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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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