Politics & Government

Google says its Gemma family of open models has passed a billion downloads. Developers have published more than 100,000 Gemma variants over the past two years, the company said in a blog post on Thursday. Clement Farabet, a vice president at Google DeepMind, …

Accounting officers who commit government to unbudgeted contracts, recruit staff without wage provisions or start unready projects risk losing their positions under new fiscal discipline rules.

Harriet Asaba has secured the NRM flag for Hoima District Women’s Council chairperson after defeating former Hoima woman Member of Parliament candidate Suzan Asiimwe in an internal party election.

Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has urged banks and other financial institutions to make borrowing more affordable and expand access to long-term capital to support Uganda’s economic transformation.

Hon. Mercy Kanyesigye Elected Chairperson as Hon. Abdul Bisaso Joins Executive Committee of Uganda Parliamentary Youth Forum KAMPALA — The Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Youth Affairs (UPFYA) has unveiled a new executive committee to steer youth advocacy and legislative priorities in the 12th Parliament. According to an official update from Parliament, National Female Youth MP […] The post Mercy Kanyesigye Elected Cha

KAMPALA, August 2026 — In a quiet but significant engagement at the President’s Office in Kampala, Ambassador Abbey Walusimbi, Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs, met with Mr. Yan Da – John Yan, a promoter and director of Alps Finance Limited and Blackstone Real Estate, to discuss practical solutions to help Ugandans abroad and returnees […] The post New Finance and Housing Options Unveiled For Diaspora

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The NRM has postponed its joint campaign for the Adjumani West parliamentary by-election after a technical fault in the public address system disrupted the programme at Paridi Stadium.

Click to expand Image Supporters of imprisoned environmental activists stage a protest during their appeal hearing outside of the Royal Courts of Justice, London, January 29, 2025. © 2025 Sipa via AP Images As space for environm…

Kioga County MP Hon. Collins Angwech Mindyang has called for Uganda to adopt relevant lessons from Kenya’s education reforms to improve the quality of learning and equip learners with skills…

Lira, Uganda | Shakira Among has emerged as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for the Lira District Woman Council chairperson seat after winning the party’s internal elections held…

Livestock farmers will be counting an extra saving after a factory to locally manufacture the foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine begins operations. According to the Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, the factory, a partnership between the governments of Uganda and Egypt, will bring down the cost incurred by farmers […] The post FMD factory to cut vaccine prices – Minister

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Kibaale Deputy Resident District Commissioner Godfrey Kamagara has warned officials accused of misusing Emyooga and Parish Development Model funds to stop corruption or face arrest and prosecution.

Power, infrastructure gaps stall MMP Industrial Park expansion Daily Monitor

Former Uganda Human Rights Commission Secretary Margaret Lucy Ejang has asked Parliament to let her appear without Commission officials, saying her experience at the institution left her traumatised and uncomfortable appearing alongside its staff.

Transport leaders say weak enforcement, inadequate professional training, low wages and poor working conditions are undermining government efforts to reduce road crashes across Uganda.

Nigeria’s Dangote Group has offered a 30% stake in a planned refinery in Kenya to East African nations, a senior economic adviser to Kenya’s President William Ruto said. Dangote Group, the corporation of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to build a …

President Yoweri Museveni has honoured the late veteran actor Alex Mukulu for shaping Uganda’s theatre and creative industry, while urging young artists to emulate his discipline and service.

The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation has challenged Kiira Motors employees to reject corruption and strengthen the skills needed to sustain Uganda’s growing automotive industry.

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has set September 4 for the commissioning of CN Sugar’s Namayingo factory although the company’s fresh licence application remains under regulatory consideration.

The Ministry of Finance is reviewing a proposed doubling of the excise duty on sugar after manufacturers warned that the increase could hurt consumption, production and government revenue.