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Museveni Urges European Investors to Expand Uganda’s Manufacturing, Energy and Infrastructure

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged European investors to expand their investments in Uganda’s manufacturing, energy, agriculture and infrastructure sectors, saying productive investment is essential for creating jobs, expanding markets and accelerating economic transformation. The President made the call at State House Entebbe during a meeting with European Union ambassadors and investors, where he highlighte

SoftPower News · 23 Oct 2026

Investigators examine possible Entebbe link between Ebola cases

Investigators are examining whether the first Ebola patients in Kenya and Nigeria had contact at Entebbe International Airport, as Switzerland disputes Uganda’s account of the Nigerian patient’s journey. Both passed through Entebbe on 3 October. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says a possible interaction is under investigation, but no link has been established. Why it matters: Ugand

Uganda Business News · 23 Oct 2026

MTN launches MTN Tees Corporate edition at Entebbe Club

Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Twenty-two companies will compete in the first corporate edition of the MTN Monthly Tee that will tee off on October 24 at Entebbe Club. The edition was launched Thursday by the club captain, Serwano Walusimbi; MTN Senior Manager of Business Development, Paul Luyima; and several … The post MTN launches MTN Tees Corporate edition at Entebbe Club appeared first on The Independent Ugand

The Independent Uganda · 23 Oct 2026

President Museveni urges European investors to tap into Uganda’s economic opportunities

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged European investors to take advantage of Uganda’s economic opportunities, particularly in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing and agriculture, saying investment in productive sectors is key to expanding markets, creating jobs and accelerating economic transformation. The President made the remarks today at State House Entebbe during a meeting with European Union Ambassadors

Watchdog Uganda · 22 Oct 2026

Uganda Airlines to launch Entebbe-Accra flights next week

Uganda Airlines will launch flights between Entebbe and Accra, Ghana, next Tuesday, as it expands its regional network ahead of the planned introduction of the Entebbe-Kigali route. The two routes will increase the national carrier’s network to 19 destinations across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe, including London Gatwick. The Entebbe-Accra service, which the […] The post Uganda Airlines to launch Entebbe-

The Observer · 20 Oct 2026

President Museveni, South Sudan delegation discuss measures to boost bilateral trade

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday met with a delegation of senior South Sudanese government officials led by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Dr. Labanya Margaret Mathya, at State House, Entebbe. During the meeting, President Museveni and the delegation discussed measures to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Uganda and South Sudan. President […] The post President Museveni,

Watchdog Uganda · 15 Oct 2026

TikToker remanded over cyberstalking minister Nabakooba, PS Atwine

A TikToker, Hassan Nsubuga, has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of cyber harassment, unlawful obtaining and disclosure of personal data, and cyberstalking of ministry of Health permanent secretary Dr Diana Atwine and Lands minister Judith Nabakooba. Nsubuga, 40, a resident of Kisubi in Entebbe Municipality, is accused of using a mobile phone to […] The post TikToker remanded over cyberstalking minister Naba

The Observer · 14 Oct 2026

Inside Museveni’s deportation deal with Trump

On April 1, 2026, an aircraft carrying eight deportees from the United States landed at Entebbe, a windswept peninsula on the northern shore of Lake Victoria, after a 16-hour journey to Uganda, a landlocked East African country. On their arrival day, mild sunshine and light showers beat a gentle rhythm across the town, which bears […] The post Inside Museveni’s deportation deal with Trump appeared first on The Observ

The Observer · 14 Oct 2026

President Museveni, U.S Tech leader discuss partnership to position Uganda as Africa’s AI hub

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met with Mr. Mehamood Hosein, founder and chairman of Hive Global Group, a U.S.-based technology and investment enterprise. During a meeting held today at State House Entebbe, President Museveni and Mr. Hosein discussed opportunities for cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, with a focus on a vision to […] The post President Museveni, U.S Tech lea

Watchdog Uganda · 13 Oct 2026

Museveni, U.S. Technology Investor Discuss Plan to Make Uganda Africa’s AI Hub

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met with Mehamood Hosein, founder and chairman of U.S.-based Hive Global Group, to discuss potential investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and digital transformation in Uganda. The meeting, held at State House Entebbe, focused on a proposal to establish HIVE Uganda and The Global AI Village, initiatives that Hosein said […] The post Museveni, U.S. Technology In

SoftPower News · 13 Oct 2026

Celebrating National Days; no more fanfare and pomp

Uganda’s 64th Independence Day was celebrated remotely at State House Entebbe on 9th October, 2026. The guest list was not more than 50 people. No grand parades by the members of the armed forces, no musicians singing revolutionary songs, no grand speeches by the various political actors, save for that of H.E. President Yoweri Museveni, […] The post Celebrating National Days; no more fanfare and pomp appeared first o

The Observer · 13 Oct 2026

Celebrating National Days: No more fanfare and pomp

COMMENT | OBED K. KATUREEBE | Uganda’s 64th Independence Day was celebrated remotely at State House Entebbe on 9th October, 2026. The guest list was not more than 50 people. No grand parades by the members of the armed forces, no musicians singing revolutionary songs, and no grand speeches by the various political … The post Celebrating National Days: No more fanfare and pomp appeared first on The Independent Uganda:

The Independent Uganda · 13 Oct 2026

Namilyango College and Gayaza High win Clash of Titans golf

Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Namilyango College and Gayaza High School won the Hima Cement sponsored Clash of Titans at Entebbe Club. The Ngonians won the first leg at Kitante with 358 points and followed up their scores with the icing on the cake on Saturday by claiming the final leg with 326 points, … The post Namilyango College and Gayaza High win Clash of Titans golf appeared first on The Independent Uganda:

The Independent Uganda · 12 Oct 2026

DRC rebel leader Lubanga declares ceasefire after meeting Museveni

Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, the rebel leader of the Convention for the Popular Revolution (CRP) operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has reaffirmed a ceasefire following a meeting with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Entebbe. Lubanga announced the decision in a statement issued on Saturday, October 10, a day after meeting Museveni and a […] The post DRC rebel leader Lubanga declares ceasefire after

The Observer · 11 Oct 2026