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The concubine of a government official (Part III)

When I asked Lucy Nabunya about how she had met her loaded lover, she looked at me with those eyes, and said, “You will have to buy me coffee to tell you this story.” Even when we were meeting for the first time, the chemistry felt long-established. “You seem to love gossip, Yusuf… You write […] The post The concubine of a government official (Part III) appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.

The Observer · 2 Sept 2026

Energy Minister tours EACOP as pipeline enters final phase ahead of first oil

Hoima, UGANDA — 1st September 2026: The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Dr Monica Musenero, has toured the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Pump Station One in Kabaale, Hoima District, as Uganda intensifies preparations for first oil. The visit provided the Minister and her delegation with an opportunity to assess progress on the […] The post Energy Minister tours EACOP as pipeline enters final pha

Watchdog Uganda · 2 Sept 2026

Ministerial Proposal to Suspend Special Land Titles Divides MPs

KAMPALA — A proposal by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development to temporarily halt the issuance of special certificates of title for three months has divided Members of Parliament, with some lawmakers warning that the move could hurt genuine landowners while others backed it as a necessary measure to clean up the land […] The post Ministerial Proposal to Suspend Special Land Titles Divides MPs appeared

Watchdog Uganda · 2 Sept 2026

PDM parishes can be turned into light value-addition nodes

As of June 2026, the government of Uganda reported that more than three million people had received the Parish Development Model (PDM) funds. Since its launch in 2022, Shs 4.4 trillion has been transferred to all 10,589 parishes as revolving capital to boost production. The jury is still out on the achievements at this phase. […] The post PDM parishes can be turned into light value-addition nodes appeared first on Th

The Observer · 2 Sept 2026

Recover every stolen shilling, make the corrupt pay Uganda back

Ugandans have heard enough about corruption. What they need now is something more tangible: their money back. The allegations emerging from the Ministry of Works and Transport are staggering. Minister Fred Byamukama says corruption in road projects may be costing the country as much as Shs 50 billion every three months. He has described schemes […] The post Recover every stolen shilling, make the corrupt pay Uganda b

The Observer · 2 Sept 2026

Museveni names Uganda’s crude oil as sector eyes commercial production

BUHUKA, KIKUUBE DISTRICT — Uganda will today unveil the name of its crude oil, giving the grade a commercial identity ahead of its planned entry into the global market, at a ceremony at the Kingfisher production facility on the shores of Lake Albert. President Yoweri Museveni will do the honours during a visit to inspect […] The post Museveni names Uganda’s crude oil as sector eyes commercial production appeared firs

Watchdog Uganda · 2 Sept 2026

Isaac Serukenya brings Worship Bliss to Kampala Serena

Isaac Serukenya brings Worship Bliss to Kampala SerenaKampala is set for an evening of worship, live music and celebration when singer and worship minister Isaac Serukenya takes the stage at Kampala Serena Hotel on October 10. The concert, dubbed Worship Bliss 2026, will give Serukenya’s fans an opportunity to experience his music in a live […] The post Isaac Serukenya brings Worship Bliss to Kampala Serena first app

Sqoop Uganda · 1 Sept 2026

Guinea-Bissau approves new constitution expanding presidential powers

Guinea-Bissau voters approved a new constitution expanding presidential powers, ahead of general elections. Learn about the changes and political climate. Read More: https://punchng.com/guinea-bissau-approves-new-constitution-expanding-presidential-powers/

The Punch · 1 Sept 2026

Museveni to ‘name’ Uganda’s crude oil blend tomorrow

President Yoweri Museveni is expected to preside over the naming of Uganda’s crude oil blend tommorow, Wednesday during a visit to oil development projects in the Albertine Graben, as the country moves closer to commercial oil production. The President is expected to tour key oil facilities as Uganda prepares to give its crude an official […] The post Museveni to ‘name’ Uganda’s crude oil blend tomorrow appeared firs

The Observer · 1 Sept 2026

Parliament to Pay Tribute to Tooro King Oyo

Parliament has observed a moment of silence for the late Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, with Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth announcing that the House will hold an official tribute in his honour.

Nile Post · 1 Sept 2026

‘Compensate family of rider killed on National Cleaning Day’

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Katikamu County South Member of Parliament, Hassan Kirumira has asked the government to investigate the shooting of a 28-year-old boda boda rider during a national cleaning exercise in Luweero District and compensate his bereaved family. Kirumira raised the matter during the plenary sitting chaired by Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth … The post ‘Compensate family of rider killed on Nat

The Independent Uganda · 1 Sept 2026