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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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Stakeholders set priorities for Busoga’s five newly appointed ministers

Stakeholders set priorities for Busoga’s five newly appointed ministers

The appointment of five ministers from the Busoga sub-region to Uganda’s new Cabinet has sparked optimism and heightened expectations among residents and leaders, who are now demanding greater focus on youth employment, infrastructure development, education, agriculture and the recovery of Buso

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Why President Museveni’s New Cabinet Must Prioritise a Vocational Institute in Rural Masaka to Unlock Youth Employment

Why President Museveni’s New Cabinet Must Prioritise a Vocational Institute in Rural Masaka to Unlock Youth Employment

His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,I write this open letter at a defining moment in Uganda’s governance journey, following the recent Cabinet reshuffle and swearing-in of ministers. This renewed administrative phase presents an opportunity to r

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New Busoga MPs seek end to political infighting hindering development

New Busoga MPs seek end to political infighting hindering development

Chairperson of Busoga sub-region MPs and Luuka South MP Stephen Kisa (holding the microphone) addresses the gathering alongside fellow Members of the 12th Parliament of Uganda from the Busoga sub-region duriing the graduation ceremony of 600 students in various health disciplines at Lubega School

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Gov’t to license all EV charging stations under new energy law

Gov’t to license all EV charging stations under new energy law

Government is preparing regulations that will require all electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Uganda to be licensed and permitted under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, in what officials describe as a major step toward formalising the country’s fast-growing e-mobility sector.

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FDC Blames Government Over Rising Fuel Prices

FDC Blames Government Over Rising Fuel Prices

The Forum for Democratic Change has accused the government of failing to prepare Uganda for fuel supply shocks, calling for emergency tax waivers and restoration of national fuel reserves as pump prices continue to rise amid tensions in global oil markets.The Forum for Democratic Change (F

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Parliament Officially Approves Museveni Decision to Increase Number of Ministers

Parliament Officially Approves Museveni Decision to Increase Number of Ministers

The decision followed a motion tabled before the House by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, shortly after Parliament approved her appointment together with that of Vice President Jessica Alupo.While presenting the motion, Nabbanja explained that the President had resolved to enlarge the Exe

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Parliament reshuffles top management as Okema promoted director of Clerks

Parliament reshuffles top management as Okema promoted director of Clerks

Parliament has implemented a major management reshuffle within the Office of the Speaker, with three senior officials exchanging roles in a move aimed at strengthening efficiency and improving service delivery ahead of the new parliamentary session.Under the changes announced this week, Le

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Congo President announces visa-free entry for all Africans on Africa Day

Congo President announces visa-free entry for all Africans on Africa Day

Starting from January 1, 2027, all Africans entering the Republic of Congo, will not require a visa, the President Denis Sassou N’Guesso announced at the celebration of Africa Day on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB), in Brazzaville.“From Janua

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ONC’s Namyalo delivers Museveni’s Eid support to Muslims in Kampala

ONC’s Namyalo delivers Museveni’s Eid support to Muslims in Kampala

As women at Masjid Noor praised Museveni’s Eid support, Namyalo also announced that ONC’s nationwide empowerment programmes targeting youth and women will resume immediately after Eid under the President’s poverty eradication campaign.Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo hands over Eid donations t

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