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Govt launches electric buses in Kampala with plans to extend across 14 cities

Govt launches electric buses in Kampala with plans to extend across 14 cities

Ministers Monica Musenero (L) and Katumba Wamala (R) flagging off an electric bus for Kampala at Kololo on Saturday. PHOTO | MIKE SEBALUThe government will on Thursday officially introduce electric buses across different routes within Kampala City, the Ministry of Science and Technology a

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200,000 jobs in offing as Kapeeka Industrial Park undergoes major transformation

200,000 jobs in offing as Kapeeka Industrial Park undergoes major transformation

The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has announced plans to transform Kapeeka Industrial Park, in Nakaseke district, into a one-stop centre and a district industrial hub.Established 20 years ago as Liao Shen Industrial Park, the facility boasts 34 factories of the total 80 target and has

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Sovereignty Bill undermines responses to refugees' welfare, West Nile leaders say

Sovereignty Bill undermines responses to refugees' welfare, West Nile leaders say

Refugee-hosting communities have raised concerns, warning that the newly proposed Protection Sovereignty Bill could frustrate humanitarian responses to the needs of refugees.Leaders in the area say Uganda's larger sections rely on external support, especially in matters related to the welf

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PHILIP KARUGABA: Why The Sovereignty Bill Must Be Withdrawn

PHILIP KARUGABA: Why The Sovereignty Bill Must Be Withdrawn

There is an unwritten rule, supported by parliamentary precedent, that where substantial amendments are made to a Bill, that Bill must be withdrawn, redrafted, re-gazetted and reintroduced to Parliament at first reading.The rationale for this rule is that the Bill is no longer that which w

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Mr President, Please Consider Bringing Back UMEME and UNRA

Mr President, Please Consider Bringing Back UMEME and UNRA

As it is always said, the goodness of someone will not be felt until that person disappears. Mr President, that is what we are now feeling after the departure of UMEME from managing Uganda’s electricity power.At first, Ugandans hated UMEME due to its own mistakes that the supplier had co

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Alebtong WMP-elect Dr Lakisa Mercy: Speaker Among is the right one for the 12th Parliament

Alebtong WMP-elect Dr Lakisa Mercy: Speaker Among is the right one for the 12th Parliament

Among them, the 11th Parliament’s Speaker, Annet Anita Among, some lawmakers say, stands out as Uganda’s second female Speaker.“She has led with remarkable strength, resilience, and a deep commitment to unity,” one MP says.Over 300 Members of Parliament from across the count

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Museveni Directs Education Ministry to Phase Out ‘Irrelevant’ Arts Courses

Museveni Directs Education Ministry to Phase Out ‘Irrelevant’ Arts Courses

While the issue of increasing university enrollment and relevance of academic programs or courses has been ongoing, little action has been taken.Museveni used his address at the Labour Day celebrations in Buikwe District on May 01 to give his views and express l concerns about the widenin

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Iran announces ‘new rules’ for Strait of Hormuz as US refuses to lift naval blockade

Iran announces ‘new rules’ for Strait of Hormuz as US refuses to lift naval blockade

Iran released a statement on Saturday, saying it will enforce “new rules” over waters along its coastline in the Arabian Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, making the waters “a source of security and prosperity for the region”.The announcement came as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant

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From “Turkey Pigs” to Sovereignty Farce: Who Is in Charge of the Ugandan State?

From “Turkey Pigs” to Sovereignty Farce: Who Is in Charge of the Ugandan State?

Uganda today faces a question that can no longer be avoided: Who is actually in charge of the state?To the outside world, we project coherence—a reliable trade partner, a pillar of regional security, and a predictable diplomatic actor. Yet, domestic reality tells a different story: a sta

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Jobs Are Available But Ugandans Are Asleep — Museveni

Jobs Are Available But Ugandans Are Asleep — Museveni

The President argues that underutilised land and poor planning—not a lack of opportunities—drive unemployment, even as new labour law reforms spark fresh debate over minimum wage and worker protections.President Museveni has said Uganda’s unemployment challenge stems less from a shor

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