Exposing The Truth: Henry Tumukunde Claims Many NRM Members Making Noise Didn't Fight In The Bush
Gen. Henry Tumukunde, a former presidential aspirant and retired senior military officer of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), has ma
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No Highway Should Be Allowed to Deteriorate, Says Katumba
Works and Transport Minister Gen Edward Katumba Wamala has pledged urgent government action to restore Uganda’s collapsing highways, beginning with the Kampala–Jinja route, a key regional trade corridor now in a state of disrepair.“No highway should be allowed to deteriorate,” the
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Lango pilgrims' month-long trek to Namugongo a ‘humbling experience’
Pilgrims from the Northern Lango sub-region have finally arrived at the Namugongo Martyrs’ Shrines after a gruelling month-long walk, joining tens of thousands of other faithful preparing for this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day on Tuesday, June 3.Among those who welcomed an
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Govt Launches Carbon Market Regulations to Boost Climate Finance, Global Cooperation
The government has launched the National Climate Change Mechanisms Regulation, a key milestone in the country's efforts to operationalise Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and tap into the growing global carbon market.Unveiled by the Ministry of Water and Environment at its headquarters in
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St Balikuddembe: A Hidden Shrine of Courage Along the Martyrs’ Trail
In the densely populated heart of Kampala’s Mengo-Kisenyi area stands the often-overlooked yet profoundly sacred St. Balikuddembe Site—a place that quietly preserves the legacy of three of Uganda’s earliest Catholic martyrs.With Martyrs’ Day around the corner, this historical locat
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ACTV, CAT Call for Torture-Free 2026 Elections Amid Rising Violence
The African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV), in partnership with the Coalition Against Torture (CAT), has urged political actors, security agencies, and the general public to commit to peaceful and torture-free elections ahead of Uganda’s 2025/2026 general elec
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Busoga Diaspora Eyes Bigger Role in Uganda’s Development at LA Convention
The 2025 Twegaite Global Convention, held May 22–26 in Los Angeles, struck a new tone for Uganda’s diaspora politics—placing investment, infrastructure, and women’s empowerment at the centre of Busoga’s revival agenda.While the colourful gathering celebrated heritage through danc
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Civic Actors Decry Escalating Threats to Human Rights Defenders
“We are not afraid,” one participant declared defiantly. “We will continue to speak, to organise, and to defend the space that belongs to all Ugandans.”Uganda’s civic space is under siege, civic leaders have warned, raising alarm over a growing climate of fear, repression, and im
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NUP Opens Applications for 2026 General Election Aspirants
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has issued a nationwide call for expressions of interest from party members seeking to contest various elective positions in the upcoming 2026 General Elections.The announcement, published in the Daily Monitor, signals the party's formal commencement of it
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Jinja Tourism Institute Inks Shs1.1bn Grant Deal With Belgian Agency to Support Skills Training
In a strategic move to foster green and decent employment opportunities for Ugandan youth, Enabel, the Belgian agency for international cooperation, and the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) have signed a €260,000 ( approximately shs1.1 billion) grant agreement to support skil