Emergency oil drills conducted as readiness hits 99%
Uganda is edging closer to its first commercial oil production, with sector readiness now at 99 per cent following a high-stakes emergency drill conducted by China Nation...
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Refugee crisis: Uganda turns to China amid US funding cuts
The Government of Uganda has appealed to financially capable countries to each contribute at least $1 million (Shs3.7 billion) towards refugee support, following signific...
Heavy Security Deployed Ahead of Museveni’s Lira Tour
The visit follows an invitation by Joseph Ocwet, Director General of the External Security Organization, and is expected to draw large crowds from across the region.Accor...
Govt Sets August Deadline for Kyambogo, Makerere Afcon Training Venues
Government has directed that key training facilities at Kyambogo and Makerere Universities be completed by August 2026 as Uganda steps up preparations to meet Caf standar...
Uganda launches second satellite to space
Officials say once the satellite is in operation, it will complement data already being collected from ground weather sensors and machine-learning early warning tools in...
Uganda’s 2026-2031 cabinet: From fishermen and fisherwomen (symbolism) to intellectualism and competence
As Uganda approaches the swearing of the presidency, new parliament and the subsequent formation of a new cabinet, an important national conversation is beginning to take...
Nabbanja-The Premier Who Broke the Mold — But is She Safe From Museveni’s Reshuffle Knife?
Prime minister Rt Hon Robinah NabanjaPresident Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been preoccupied with arrangement for his swearing in ceremony in May but behind the curtain, a...
Alupo, Nabbanja, Babalanda, Magyezi: The 2021 Fishermen Cabinet Under The Microscope! Who Has Thrived, Who Has Faltered?
President Museveni’s “fishermen cabinet” of June 2021 was a gamble that stunned Ugandans. He elevated figures who were not widely expected to hold such prominent ro...
Gov’t Starts Recovering PDM Funds As Maracha, Kampala, Masaka City & Mubende Municipality Perform Better
Government has revealed that the first batch of people that received money through the Parish Development Model (PDM) have started repaying back the loans.So far, UGX1.4B...
Gov’t to spend Shs56.9b on LC1, LC2 elections
KAMPALA — The Government of Uganda has approved a budget of Shs56.9 billion to facilitate the long-awaited elections for Local Council One (LC1) and Local Council Two (...