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France Opens Applications for Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships for Ugandan Students

France Opens Applications for Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships for Ugandan Students

The Embassy of France in Uganda has officially opened applications for its 2026/2027 Master’s Degree Scholarship Programme, offering fully funded study opportunities for young Ugandan graduates seeking to pursue postgraduate education in France.The scholarship programme targets Ugandan s

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NIRA breaks silence on free birth certificate issued to Kenzo, Nyamutoro baby

NIRA breaks silence on free birth certificate issued to Kenzo, Nyamutoro baby

NIRA says the certificate was processed under an existing government programme that applies equally to all eligible Ugandan children.Musician Eddy Kenzo and wife Phiona Nyamutoro registering their newborn daughter for the National Identification Number (NIN)Kampala, Uganda: The Nati

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MPs reportedly insist on First Lady Janet physical attendance of vetting committee

MPs reportedly insist on First Lady Janet physical attendance of vetting committee

Mrs Museveni was supposed to be among the first ministers to be vetted on Monday morning, with her slot at 10 am, but committee members reportedly objected to the Zoom arrangementMembers of parliament who sit on its Appointments Committee have reportedly rejected a request to vet First Lad

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Clashes in DR Congo town after deadly incursion

Clashes in DR Congo town after deadly incursion

The mineral-rich region has been plagued by violence for more than 30 years from militias and other armed groups, including the Allied Democratic Forces formed by Ugandan rebels.The ADF, which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, is notorious for extreme violence against civi

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FIFA rush to introduce 'anti-Arsenal law' for the World Cup

FIFA rush to introduce 'anti-Arsenal law' for the World Cup

new rule, dubbed the 'anti-Arsenal law', is to be introduced at the World Cup, with an England goal used as a case study for what officials are looking to cut out.Set pieces have become a huge part of the game - especially in the Premier League - and FIFA and IFAB are looking to crack down

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Ntungamo Allocates Shs100 Million for Bwongyera HCIII Renovation as Residents Call for More Staff

Ntungamo Allocates Shs100 Million for Bwongyera HCIII Renovation as Residents Call for More Staff

Bwongyera Health Centre III is set for a major facelift in the 2026/27 financial year, but residents say improved infrastructure must be matched with increased staffing and better road access to address growing healthcare demands.Bwongyera Health Centre III in Ntungamo District is set to b

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Govt accused of ‘drops in ocean’ as OPM disburses Shs2.8b out of Shs80b cattle restocking fund

Govt accused of ‘drops in ocean’ as OPM disburses Shs2.8b out of Shs80b cattle restocking fund

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has commenced the disbursement of Shs2.8 billion under the long-awaited Shs80 billion national cattle restocking programme. However, the intervention has faced immediate scrutiny, with critics and local leaders describing it as a "drop in the ocean" g

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Museveni Asked to Rescue Dropped Teso Ministers with New Gov’t Appointments

Museveni Asked to Rescue Dropped Teso Ministers with New Gov’t Appointments

SOROTI, Uganda — A section of National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters in the Teso sub-region has appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to consider appointing former ministers from the region to other government positions following the recent Cabinet reshuffle.The residents said the

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FY 2026/27 National Budget Reading Set for June 11

FY 2026/27 National Budget Reading Set for June 11

KAMPALA — The Government will on June 11, 2026, present the national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, with officials promising a private sector-driven spending plan focused on export growth, agricultural transformation, industrialisation and job creation.The budget will be read in

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New minister Balaam inherits Local govt system plagued by graft allegations

New minister Balaam inherits Local govt system plagued by graft allegations

The appointment of Balaam Barugahara as Uganda's minister for Local Government has raised expectations that he will confront corruption widely viewed as entrenched within district administrations, where recruitment scandals, procurement irregularities and misuse of public funds continue to underm

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