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Nameere Launches 69km Acholi Roads

Nameere Launches 69km Acholi Roads By Brian Mugenyi ACHOLI SUB-REGION: The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has launched the construction of more than 69 kilometres of community access roads under the Rural Development and Food Security (RUDSEC) Project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at improving rural connectivity and boosting agricultural […] The post Nameere Launches

Watchdog Uganda · 18 Jul 2026

Science Minister Asiimwe Orders Technical Valuation to Finalise Gov’t Equity in Ntungamo Inspire Africa Coffee Project

Ntungamo —The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Eng. Jonard Asiimwe, has directed a technical valuation of government’s investment in the Inspire Africa Coffee Park project in Ntungamo District to determine the state’s equity stake in the coffee value addition facility. Government has so far committed Shs112 billion towards coffee value addition initiatives, including support […] The post Science Minis

SoftPower News · 18 Jul 2026

Former IGP Kayihura behind Joan Kagezi murder, claims suspect

One of the three suspects on trial for the murder of former assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Joan Kagezi Namazzi has told the court that former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen Kale Kayihura masterminded the assassination. Kagezi was shot dead on March 30, 2015, near her home in Kiwatule, a Kampala suburb. The […] The post Former IGP Kayihura behind Joan Kagezi murder, claims suspect appeared firs

The Observer · 18 Jul 2026

Burugo Primary School Wins Inaugural National Dettol Hygiene Quest Festival

JINJA — Burugo Primary School from Jinja District has been crowned the national champion of the first-ever Dettol Hygiene Quest Festival, a nationwide competition that used Music, Dance and Drama (MDD) to teach schoolchildren lifelong hygiene habits. The festival, which concluded its maiden edition in Jinja, drew participation from 159 schools across Uganda, with 25 […] The post Burugo Primary School Wins Inaugural N

Watchdog Uganda · 18 Jul 2026

Students urged to join Leo Clubs

Students have been encouraged to join youth service organisations such as Leo Clubs to develop leadership skills, serve their communities and champion environmental conservation, with tree planting identified as a key priority during the launch of a new club at Bwikya Muslim Secondary School in Hoima City.

Nile Post · 18 Jul 2026

Co-productions and regional collaborations are the future of Ugandan content

For many years, conversations about the future of Ugandan film and television have centred on funding. We have often asked where the money will come from, who will invest and how local creators can compete with content from larger markets like Nollywood or even Hollywood. These are important questions, but increasingly, I believe the future […] The post Co-productions and regional collaborations are the future of Uga

The Observer · 18 Jul 2026

Second-hand cars, bank loans, and no spine: The intellectual emptiness of Uganda’s corporate class

Let us be honest with ourselves for once: there is a dangerous blindness among the so-called Ugandan corporate class. It is the foolish idea that public sector issues will not somehow find you in your cosmetic comfort zone. We fold our arms, type angry comments on our keyboards, and do absolutely nothing. You think that […] The post Second-hand cars, bank loans, and no spine: The intellectual emptiness of Uganda’s co

The Observer · 18 Jul 2026

Multiple students injured as another school bus collides in Kamuli

Several students were injured on Friday night after a school bus carrying learners on a study trip collided with a sugarcane truck in Kamuli district, renewing concerns over the safety of school transport. The crash occurred at about 9:30 p.m. in Busota, near Busota health centre III, as the students were reportedly returning from an […] The post Multiple students injured as another school bus collides in Kamuli appe

The Observer · 18 Jul 2026

Kasaija Urges Finance Ministry to Uphold Integrity as He Bids Farewell

Former Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has urged the leadership and staff of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to uphold integrity, saying it is the most important legacy they can preserve as he hands over after 15 years of service.

Nile Post · 18 Jul 2026

Multiple students injured as school bus collides with sugarcane truck in Kamuli

Kamuli, Uganda | URN | Multiple students were injured on Friday night after a school bus carrying learners on a study trip collided with a sugarcane truck in Kamuli District, raising fresh concerns about school transport safety. The crash occurred at about 9:30pm in Busota, near Busota Health Centre III, as the students were reportedly … The post Multiple students injured as school bus collides with sugarcane truck i

The Independent Uganda · 18 Jul 2026

Young entrepreneur builds furniture business through social media and customer focus

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When Timothy Emma Upesi started his journey from Bweyogerere, he had few resources but a determination to build a business that would stand out in Uganda’s competitive furniture market. Today, trading as Timo Furniture Uganda, the entrepreneur has built a growing business supplying residential and office furniture, using social media … The post Young entrepreneur builds furniture b

The Independent Uganda · 18 Jul 2026

AFC backs Nigeria’s expanded African trade routes

The African Finance Corporation (AFC) supports Nigeria’s new trade routes to East and Southern Africa, urging businesses to leverage opportunities for AfCF Read More: https://punchng.com/afc-backs-nigerias-expanded-african-trade-routes/

The Punch · 17 Jul 2026