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President Museveni has broken ground on the USD 72 million Kidepo International Airport in Karenga District. Funded by the UAE's Sharjah Chamber of Commerce, the mega-project features a 3.6km runway and aims to transform the Karamoja sub-region into a high-traffic hub for global tourism and trade.

The UPDF has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise from July 20 to August 1, 2026, and warned applicants against paying money to individuals claiming to influence the process.

President Yoweri Museveni has used the State of the Nation Address 2026 to order all non-performing public officials out of leadership. Speaking at Kololo, the President stated that the current political term enforces a zero-tolerance policy for corruption and complacency to transition Uganda into a fully monetized economy.

The UPDF Motorized Infantry Division has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Taremwa Kamuntu as the new Division Operations and Training Officer. Presided over by Major General Charles Byanyima, the handover ceremony marked the official exit of Colonel Esibio Obuyere Omaria.

President Yoweri Museveni will deliver his first State of the Nation Address of the new term at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds today at 2:00 p.m. Attendance remains strictly restricted to lawmakers and key staff due to preventive Ebola health protocols, with the address broadcasting live across television, radio, and digital media.

The Bank of Uganda has introduced strict over-the-counter cash withdrawal limits effective January 1, 2027. Under the new digital payment strategy, individuals are capped at UGX 50 million daily, while corporate accounts face a UGX 250 million daily limit to encourage electronic banking.

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.

Outgoing Youth Minister Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has fully funded the exhumation of late music legend Prince Paul Kafeero to resolve a 20-year paternity war. A team led by AIGP Dr. Moses Byaruhanga extracted DNA samples to verify the claims of over 20 youths.

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.