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The government has announced major changes to the 2026 National Heroes Day celebrations, with the annual event set to be held on a much smaller scale due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak and related...
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A total of 118 election petitions arising from Uganda's January 2026 General Election have been filed before the High Court, signalling a busy period of election-related litigation for the...
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The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise for 10,200 personnel, with the process scheduled to run between June and July 2026. The recruitment will...
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Bwongyera Health Centre III in Ntungamo District is set to benefit from a Shs100 million renovation and facelift in the 2026/27 financial year, a move aimed at improving healthcare service...
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The Pharmacy Professionals Association of Uganda (PPAU) has strongly opposed the government's decision to stop funding medical interns, arguing that internship financing is a strategic investment...
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Former Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago, has said many Ugandans are increasingly frustrated by what he described as worsening economic hardship and poor governance after four decades of President...
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The government has clarified how salaries and allowances for Local Council (LC) leaders will be handled following the recent transition of leadership. According to a communication from the...
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is today delivering the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to the 12th Parliament and the nation at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, starting at 2:00 PM local time...
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Authorities in Namutumba District have resolved to deny Parish Development Model (PDM) funds to residents without pit-latrines as part of efforts to improve sanitation and curb hygiene-related...
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Police in Rukungiri District have arrested a 28-year-old woman on allegations of murdering her former husband in a shocking incident that occurred in Buyanja Sub-county. The suspect, identified...
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Residents and business leaders across the Ankole sub-region are voicing urgent expectations ahead of the State of the Nation Address, demanding concrete solutions to pressing economic and security...
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Parliament’s Appointments Committee has rejected the nomination of Dr. Lawrence Muganga as State Minister for Internal Affairs after concerns emerged over his citizenship status and eligibility to...
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Buganda Kingdom Katikkiro ( Prime Minister), Charles Peter Mayiga, has sparked debate after describing the Uganda Martyrs as “traitors” when viewed through the lens of the laws and governance...
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Central Bank of Uganda The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has announced new caps on over-the-counter (OTC) cash withdrawals from supervised financial institutions, effective January 1, 2027. The policy...
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Two Christians lost their lives and several others were injured in a road accident in Lwengo District while travelling to attend Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations. The victims were part of a group...
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The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Mityana District, Prossy Mwanjuzi, has issued a stern warning to school administrators who fail to implement government directives aimed at...
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The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has intensified its campaign along Munyonyo-Kajjansi Expressway, including Busabala and Buko, as well as other sites like Lumpewo Wetlands and...
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KCCA officials sealed three buildings in Ntinda-Kisasi, Kampala, after community complaints about repeated sewage discharge into public areas. Video footage shows a KCCA worker in a...
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The government is in discussions with several English Premier League clubs over a potential jersey sponsorship arrangement that would see the 'Visit Uganda' brand featured prominently on match...
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Musician Master Parrot Police have launched investigations into a fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of popular entertainer David Sifayo, commonly known as Master Parrot. According...
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