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Government is set to begin distributing emergency food relief to hunger-affected households in Karamoja within days after President Yoweri Museveni approved the release of Shs45 billion to address the worsening food crisis in the sub-region. State Minister for Disaster Preparedness, Relief and...

Hon. Betty Nambooze, Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee on Local Government, has raised concern over the conduct of ministers in handling corruption allegations. She cautioned against labeling individuals as thieves before they are given a fair hearing, warning that such actions...

At least 1,030 Ugandans repatriated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks are undergoing what government officials describe as a remarkable transformation at the National Leadership Institute (NALI), Kyankwanzi, where they are rediscovering hope, patriotism and confidence to...

The government has warned that Uganda is experiencing above-average temperatures with serious implications for food production, agricultural output, household incomes and public health. ICT and National Guidence minister Justine Kasule Lumumba said the prevailing conditions are already...

Taarifa kwa umma kuhusu makala ya BCC . Statement by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania on the BBC Documentary 📌

The government has announced plans to connect one million Ugandans to electricity free of charge under the Electricity Scale Up Project. Speaking about the programme, State Minister for Energy, Phiona Nyamutooro said eligible households will receive both one pole and no pole electricity...

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC Scholarship), is the one of the world’s largest fully funded international scholarship programmes. Sponsored by the Chinese Government through the China Scholarship Council (CSC), the scholarship enables outstanding international students to pursue Bachelor’s...

The government has approved the Food and Agriculture Regulatory Authority (FARA) Bill, 2026, a new law that will create one body to oversee food, farming products and veterinary medicines across Uganda. If Parliament passes the Bill, FARA will be responsible for checking the quality and safety...

KAMPALA — The government has released the 2026/27 public service salaries, maintaining its policy of prioritising scientists, teachers and specialised technical professionals while leaving the salaries of political leaders and many other public servants largely unchanged. The revised pay...

The ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has suspended gold mining activities in Kayungwe sub-county, Kanungu district, citing unlicensed operations, environmental degradation and public health concerns. For the past two months, hundreds of residents had flocked to a hilly area in Kanoni...

Stakeholders at the new Uganda Heart Institute in Naguru The government has resolved to compensate Phaneroo Ministries International for land required to construct a critical access road to the Uganda Heart Institute’s (UHI) new specialised cardiac hospital in Naguru. UHI executive director Dr...

Government has commenced preparations for the construction of a modern Mpigi Central Market under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan programme, with traders relocated to a temporary site to pave the way for a Shs13 billion facility expected to accommodate up to 4,000 vendors. The Government has...

Breaking News: 269 More Nigerians Return from South Africa as Federal Government Intensifies Evacuation Efforts The Federal Government has successfully evacuated an additional 269 Nigerians from South Africa, increasing the total number of citizens brought home in the past week to 335. The move...

The Government of Uganda has announced plans to evacuate its nationals from South Africa following an escalation in anti-immigrant violence and xenophobic attacks that have left hundreds seeking assistance to return home. In a press statement issued on June 28, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign...

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja officially handed over Shs7 billion to music promoters, marking a major step in the implementation of President Yoweri Museveni’s pledge to support Uganda’s events and entertainment industry. The announcement came after a meeting between the Prime Minister and...

President William Ruto ameonekana kujibu kwa ukali kile alichokitaja kama "continuous attacks" kutoka Standard Media Group kuhusu utendaji wa serikali yake. Kupitia ujumbe uliosambaa mtandaoni, Ruto alisema kuwa headlines za Standard ambazo zimekuwa zikiangazia changamoto za serikali yake ni...

The Ministry of Finance has released Shs56 billion to the Electoral Commission to facilitate the long-awaited Local Council (LC) elections across Uganda. The funds are aimed to support the conduct of elections for LC I, LC II and Village Women Councils, paving the way for a process that has...

Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the funds will be drawn from the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Fund to stabilize diesel and kerosene prices during the current pricing cycle. Mwaura noted that the intervention is part of broader...

The Ugandan government has announced the scrapping off of monthly allowances for medical interns, as part of a broader reform integrating the one-year supervised internship into university degree programs. The policy, approved by Cabinet in 2024 and jointly developed by the Ministries of Health...

PSST, Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi In a move aimed at rationalizing public expenditure, Uganda’s Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has announced that the government will stop funding large public celebrations for secular holidays starting in the 2026/27 financial year. Permanent...