Parliament Rejects UGX300 Billion Request For Rural Electrification
Parliament has rejected a proposal by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to allocate an additional 300 billion Shillings for rural electrification in the 2026...
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MPs Push to Reinstate Rural Electrification Agency Amid Power Access Concerns
Lawmakers are demanding the revival of the Rural Electrification Agency, arguing that electricity access in rural Uganda has slowed since its dissolution, even as governm...
Lango Prime Minister Salutes Museveni’s Efforts in Poverty Reduction and Agricultural Reform
Prof. Okullo made the remarks on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Lango Cultural Centre during the reception of 150,000 coffee wilt disease-resistant (CWD-R) planting mat...
Kapelebyong District Receives 350 Bags of Improved Cassava Cuttings to Boost Farming and Livelihoods
Kapelebyong District has received a consignment of 350 bags of improved cassava cuttings from the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), in a significant mov...
Uganda converts Shs7.78t central bank advance into long-term debt as borrowing pressures rise
Government has quietly converted a Shs7.78 trillion temporary advance from the Bank of Uganda into long term public debt, a move that will see taxpayers commit to years o...
Kasamba bus impounded, 8 arrested over wetlands in Hoima city
A trade order operation on wetlands encroachment in Hoima City has left the Kasamba bus coach company on the spot for supporting illegal motor vehicle washing bays in wet...
Katikkiro Mayiga Tasks Buganda Representatives to Promote Unity in Ankole–Kigezi
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called upon newly sworn-in Buganda Kingdom representatives in the Ankole–Kigezi region to actively promote unit...
SUDAN: US Diplomat Condemns Deadly Drone Strike on Wedding Ceremony
U.S Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad BoulosThe United States has strongly condemned a drone strike on a wedding celebration in Kutum, North Darfur, that...
UPDF, Congolese Army Attack ADF Camp, Rescue Over 130 Abductees
The operation targeted a rebel hideout near River Epulu, an area long associated with ADF activity. Military sources indicate that the camp had been under the control of...
Shs 37.5Bn Kayunga–Ssenge–Kawanda Road Launched Amid Safety Warnings
Leaders urge vigilance as major Wakiso road upgrade begins under Greater Kampala development plan.Government has officially launched the Shs 37.5 billion Kayunga–S...