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Only 172 of 1,012 complaints filed by Ugandans abroad resolved

Legislators on the Central Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have questioned the government’s commitment to resolving complaints raised by Ugandans working abroad, after it emerged that only 172 of 1,012 cases reported to the ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development had been resolved. The MPs were responding to the Auditor General’s report, which showed that […] The post Only 172 of 1,012 complaints filed by U

The Observer · 18 Aug 2026

NSSF seeks court order to take full possession of Temangalo land

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has started the process of seeking a High Court order to take full possession of its contested Temangalo land, as Parliament has given the Fund and businessman Amos Nzeyi until next Monday to resolve the long running dispute out of court. The Committee on … The post NSSF seeks court order to take full possession of Temangalo land appeared fir

The Independent Uganda · 18 Aug 2026

Dry spell wipes out Karamoja’s first wheat harvest

Moroto, Uganda | URN | More than 40 farmers in the Karamoja sub-region are counting losses after a prolonged dry spell destroyed more than 200 acres of wheat they planted in the region’s first major attempt to grow the crop. The wheat project was introduced this year by the government through the Karamoja Mixed Farmers … The post Dry spell wipes out Karamoja’s first wheat harvest appeared first on The Independent Uga

The Independent Uganda · 18 Aug 2026

Gov’t apologises for delayed Mubende road works as accident claims businessman, driver

The deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has apologised to residents of Mubende over delays in the rehabilitation of the Mityana-Mubende road, following a fatal crash that claimed local businessman Kenneth Kaijuka, 45, and his brother-in-law and driver, Stephen. The Friday evening accident occurred at Kagavu in Kalonga sub-county, Mubende district, when the family’s Nissan […] The post Gov’t apologises for del

The Observer · 17 Aug 2026

Amolatar District commenced 250 million Modern Mortuary project construction at Amolatar Health Centre IV

Amolatar District commenced 250 Modern Mortuary construction at Amolatar Health Centre IV The Ground breaking ceremony officiated by Amolatar District Chairperson LC5, Morish Ogwal Omara, shows significant mortuary construction through a public-private partnership between Amolatar District Local Government and the Amolatar Woman Member of Parliament, Janet Auma Okao, following a resolution passed by the District Council. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Ogwal Omara appreciated Janet

256 Newsroom · 17 Aug 2026

Hajji Kakande cautions RDCs against indiscipline, emphasises stronger oversight of service delivery

The Secretary- Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, has cautioned Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), Resident City Commissioners (RCCs) and other government field officers against indiscipline, urging them to uphold professionalism, respect institutional hierarchy and remain committed to effective public service. Hajji Kakande made the remarks on Monday, August 17, 2026, while officiating at the […] The

Watchdog Uganda · 17 Aug 2026

Uganda, IGAD and Partners Consult on Five-Year Karamoja Livestock and Peacebuilding Programme

KAMPALA — The Government of Uganda, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and development partners have begun consultations on a five-year programme aimed at transforming livestock production, strengthening peacebuilding and improving resilience in the Karamoja sub-region. The proposed Integrated Livestock Development, Peacebuilding and Resilience Enhancement for Sustainable Livelihoods in Karamoja (I

SoftPower News · 17 Aug 2026

CNOOC Uganda reaffirms environmental commitment ahead of first oil

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited (CUL) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental protection and responsible petroleum development as Uganda moves closer to First Oil. The company joined the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), TotalEnergies EP Uganda, EACOP Ltd, Government institutions, local leaders and host communities in … The post CNOOC Uganda reaff

The Independent Uganda · 17 Aug 2026

NRM Electoral Commission Begins Nominations for Adjumani West By-election aspirants

divide the party’s support. “A divided house cannot stand. We urge the people of Adjumani to be harmonious, work together, and get an acceptable candidate before the date of going to contest against other candidates who may come up,” Kinobe said. Following the closure of the NRM nomination exercise tomorrow, the aspirants will embark on […] The post NRM Electoral Commission Begins Nominations for Adjumani West By-ele

Watchdog Uganda · 17 Aug 2026

Byamukama Set to Announce New Bus, PSV Safety Measures

The Works and Transport Ministry is meeting operators as government tightens regulation of passenger transport following a string of deadly crashes involving buses and other public-service vehicles.

Nile Post · 17 Aug 2026

Signgate: Relief for Abhishek till Nov

Calcutta High Court extends interim protection for TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in signature forgery case till November; must continue cooperating with probe.

The Times of India · 17 Aug 2026

Kitgum district rejects State House scholarships as MP smuggles daughter on list

The Kitgum district leadership has rejected a list of 11 students selected for the State House scholarship programme, demanding a fresh application and verification process amid concerns about how the beneficiaries were chosen. District leaders accused Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Jimmy Segawa Ebil of overseeing a selection process that did not involve key local government […] The post Kitgum district rejects

The Observer · 17 Aug 2026

Abhishek in HC against bank a/c freeze

Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee moves Calcutta High Court against HDFC freezing his bank account; hearing set for Aug 19 amid planned foreign eye treatment.

The Times of India · 17 Aug 2026