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President Museveni hails East African Revival for transforming Ankole

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hailed the East African Revival for its contribution to the moral, social and economic transformation of Ankole over the past 90 years. President Museveni said the Revival helped communities confront social challenges including alcoholism, adultery, dishonesty, poor hygiene, superstition and harmful traditional practices, while promoting education, discipline and responsible Chris

Watchdog Uganda · 30 Aug 2026

Wealth will only be realized if we make robbery a ‘risky business’

COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | President Yoweri Museveni has, for over the last 20 years, been passionately crusading for wealth creation for all Ugandans. Indeed, he has championed several programmers all meant to uplift the economic status of Ugandans. From Entandikwa to Operation Wealth Creation, NAADS to now Emyooga, Youth Livelihood Fund, Parish … The post Wealth will only be realized if we make robbery a ‘risky b

The Independent Uganda · 30 Aug 2026

Minister Babalanda Leads SDA Cleaning Exercise in Iganga, Day After National Cleaning Day

IGANGA, Uganda —Following His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s guidance to the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) faithful to always observe their National Cleaning Day on the last Sunday of the month, the Minister for the Presidency, MP for Budiope West Constituency and Director for SDA Busoga Women Field, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, today led a massive […] The post Minister Babalanda Leads SDA Cleaning Exer

Watchdog Uganda · 30 Aug 2026

Six Kapchorwa officials arrested over alleged corruption, abuse of office

Kapchorwa, Uganda | URN | Six senior officials in Kapchorwa District have been arrested on allegations of corruption, abuse of office, financial loss, and failure to manage government projects properly. They include Joseph Magari, the Chief Administrative Officer; Dr Siraji Masai, the District Health Officer; Joseph Bukose Musobo, the District Engineer; and Tonny Ogwang, the … The post Six Kapchorwa officials arreste

The Independent Uganda · 30 Aug 2026

Museveni orders 3 days of official mourning for King Oyo

President Yoweri Museveni has directed that the late Tooro monarch, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, be accorded an official burial and three days of national mourning. Oyo, who died aged 34 on Thursday after battling cancer, will be honoured with national flags flown at half-mast on the day before his burial, the burial […] The post Museveni orders 3 days of official mourning for King Oyo appeared first o

The Observer · 29 Aug 2026

Ex MP John Ssimbwa: Rwabwogo Must Answer Gen Muhoozi’s Questions, Not Hide Behind Religion or Poor Parentage

Former MP John Ssimbwa: Rwabwogo Must Answer Gen Muhoozi’s Questions, Not Hide Behind Religion or Poor Parentage Former Makindye East MP John Ssimbwa has called on Odrek Rwabwogo to directly address the serious questions raised by Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, rather than deflecting into emotional arguments about religion or his […] The post Ex MP John Ssimbwa: Rwabwogo Must Answer Gen Muhooz

Watchdog Uganda · 29 Aug 2026

Museveni Relieved King Oyo Is Survived by an Heir

President Yoweri Museveni has mourned the late Tooro King Oyo, directed an official burial and three days of national mourning, while expressing relief that the young monarch left behind an heir to continue the royal line.

Nile Post · 29 Aug 2026

Museveni orders official burial for King Oyo

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Museveni has directed that the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro, be accorded an official burial and that national flags fly at half-mast for three days in honour of the deceased monarch. Museveni announced in a condolence message posted on his X … The post Museveni orders official burial for King Oyo appeared first on The Independent Ugand

The Independent Uganda · 29 Aug 2026

Museveni Directs Official Burial, 3 Days of National Mourning for King Oyo

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has mourned the death of the King of Tooro, His Majesty Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who has died at the age of 34, describing his death as a major loss to Tooro and Uganda. In a statement issued following the King’s death, President Museveni extended condolences to […] The post Museveni Directs Official Burial, 3 Days of National Mourning for King Oyo appeared first

SoftPower News · 29 Aug 2026

MP Alenyo uploads Nabbanja for fact-finding Pakwach mission

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has agreed to visit Pakwach district for a fact-finding mission to resolve a longstanding land wrangle. This followed a reminder from Marshall Alenyo, the Jonam county MP, during the prime minister’s question time in parliament on August 27. It was the third time Alenyo was raising the issue and this time […] The post MP Alenyo uploads Nabbanja for fact-finding Pakwach mission appeared

The Observer · 29 Aug 2026

Museveni orders official burial for Tooro King Oyo

President Yoweri Museveni has directed that the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, be accorded an official burial following his death at the age of 34. READ: King Oyo dies at 34 after 31 years on Tooro throne In a condolence message, Museveni described the death of the Tooro monarch […] The post Museveni orders official burial for Tooro King Oyo first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entert

Sqoop Uganda · 29 Aug 2026

Life can be unfair – President Museveni mourns King Oyo

President Yoweri Museveni has directed that the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, be accorded an official burial following his death at the age of 34. READ: King Oyo dies at 34 after 31 years on Tooro throne In a condolence message, Museveni described the death of the Tooro monarch […] The post Life can be unfair – President Museveni mourns King Oyo first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda e

Sqoop Uganda · 29 Aug 2026

Mourners hail Kumumanya’s integrity and role in decentralisation

NTUNGAMO — Mourners at the burial of Mukyara Juliet Jonah Batebekyera, mother of Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government Ben Kumumanya, praised his integrity and long service in Uganda’s local government system. Mrs Batebekyera was laid to rest on Thursday in Ntungamo District after a requiem mass and vigil attended by relatives, political […] The post Mourners hail Kumumanya’s integrity and role in d

Watchdog Uganda · 29 Aug 2026