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CHIMP SPORT: Luutu Holds Off Bagabo to Win Uganda Seniors Open ChimpReports

Dokolo District Local Government has flagged off more than 80 pupils to represent the district in the national Music, Dance and Drama (MDD) and Ball Games competitions in Iganga and…

Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30, government says Daily Monitor

DP mourns former Kawempe MP Sserunjogi Daily Monitor

Minister directs UIA on land for iron ore factory ahead of Museveni visit Daily Monitor

OTTAWA | Xinhua | Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday delivered a nationally televised address to outline Canada’s position following the breakdown of trade talks with the United States, announcing that Ottawa’s “dollar-for-dollar” retaliatory tariffs against 20 billion U.S. dollars’ worth of American goods would take effect on Sept. 8. The prime minister … The post Canadian PM vows ‘dollar-for-dollar’ ta

Government finalises new climate strategy to cut emissions, boost farmers’ resilience Daily Monitor

President Museveni has urged the Catholic Church to continue promoting hard work, transformation and unity as Kabale Diocese celebrates 60 years of service.

CHIMP SPORT: Vipers win FUFA Super Cup 2026 ChimpReports

Speaking live from Gulu on Mega FM, Museveni named then First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Internal Affairs Eriya Kategaya to lead the delegation. The team also included then Lt Gen Salim Saleh, Prof Gilbert Bukenya, Francis Ayume, Betty Akech, and Acholi opposition MPs Norbert Mao and Reagan Okumu.

BY BARRISTER PETER MAGOMU MASHATE During a retreat at Kyankwanzi in July 2024, President Yoweri Museveni complained of limited taxes that were being collected by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). The Head of State went on to say that not only does URA collect limited taxes, but also its officers and staff steal even the […] The post Here’s why URA CG Rujoki should be saluted but also urged to extend the scope of in

NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | The public was again incited to debate on the ownership of Uganda National Airlines Company Ltd, the operator of Uganda Airlines, following parliamentary debate on the Auditor General’s report. The reports in the media insinuated or led sections of the public to conclude that the Government of Uganda owned 0.01 … The post Why Uganda Airlines ownership questions keep resurfacing appeared first on

Minister Balaam orders fresh probe into Mpondwe border cattle market dispute Daily Monitor

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has directed police to provide security to former Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Secretary and Accounting Officer Margaret Lucy Ejang, following concerns she raised about her safety ahead of her appearing before the committee on Friday. The directive was issued … The post COSASE orders protection

BUYENDE- The Minister for the Presidency, Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency and Director for Busoga SDA Women field, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has urged SDA church pastors to use their pulpits and platforms to preach and mobilise communities on Government wealth-creation initiatives as part of efforts to fight household poverty and accelerate national […] The post “No Sleeping in the Fight Agains

CHIMP SPORT: Nam Blazers retain National Basketball League crown ChimpReports

Yumbe: Minister Nyamutoro Launches New Gold Mine, Targets 2000 Jobs ChimpReports

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has defended the ongoing 2026 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise, saying the process is based on nationality and residence rather than tribe or religion. Minister Kiryowa made the remarks while responding to concerns raised by Members of Parliament during the 19th sitting of […] The post Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka Defends UPDF

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NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | The Assistant Commissioner for Planning from the Ministry of Agriculture Industry Animal Industry and Fisheries(MAAIF) Colins Amanya has described as an affirmative action programme the injection of 60 billion shillings into the expansion of coffee growing in the Northern region. Amanya told the ongoing negotiations sitting of the central government … The post Why gov’t injected Shs60 billion to

A Biden-appointed federal judge on Friday vacated the Trump administration's suspension of immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries. The post Biden Judge Blows Up Trump’s 75-Country Visa Freeze first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.