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Oboth Oboth hails Archbishop Kaziimba for moral clarity, accountability

Tororo, Uganda | PARLIAMENT MEDIA | The Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth Oboth has called on leaders across Uganda to emulate the moral clarity and unwavering integrity of the outgoing Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu. Speaking during a farewell service held at St Peter’s Cathedral in Tororo, … The post Oboth Oboth hails Archbishop Kaziimba for moral clarity, accountabili

The Independent Uganda · 31 Aug 2026

Holiday teaching ban sparks debate among parents, teachers

Kampala, Uganda | URN | A government ban on holiday teaching has drawn mixed reactions nationwide. Some parents welcome the break for children to rest and learn home skills, while others fear it will hurt academic progress, especially for exam candidates. The ban targets a long-standing practice in which schools, mainly private, and individual teachers … The post Holiday teaching ban sparks debate among parents, teac

The Independent Uganda · 31 Aug 2026

Uganda Calls for Stronger African-Led Mechanisms to Prevent and Resolve Conflicts

LUANDA, Angola, Monday 31 August, 2026 Uganda has called for stronger political ownership, institutional coordination and decisive action to transform Africa’s existing peace and security mechanisms into effective tools for preventing and resolving conflicts on the continent. Addressing the Extraordinary Summit on Strengthening Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Luanda, Uganda’s Minister of Defence,

Watchdog Uganda · 31 Aug 2026

Speaker Oboth urges Kaziimba not to go silent after retirement

Speaker Jacob Oboth Oboth has urged Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu to remain a moral voice for Uganda after his retirement, saying the country will continue to need his guidance on peace, unity and responsible leadership.

Nile Post · 31 Aug 2026

Museveni Commends East African Revival and Backs Museum Proposal

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has credited the East African Revival with helping transform the moral, social and economic life of communities in Ankole over the past 90 years. President Museveni said the spiritual movement confronted social problems including alcoholism, adultery, dishonesty, poor hygiene, superstition and harmful traditional practices, while encouraging education, discipline and responsible Chris

SoftPower News · 31 Aug 2026

Accounting officers to be personally held liable on unathorised spending, quality of service – Ggoobi

The government government will no longer admit projects into the Public Investment Plan without costed designs and credible feasibility studies, the permanent secretary for ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Ramathan Ggoobi has said. Addressing accounting officers at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Ggoobi said the government has tightened budget execution rules, warning accounting officers against corrupt

The Observer · 31 Aug 2026

Masaka SS headteacher Nabukeera cleared of misappropriation, abuse of office allegations

The ministry of Education and Sports has lifted the interdiction of Masaka Secondary School headteacher, Zulaika Nabukeera. This was after the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) found insufficient evidence to sustain allegations of misappropriation of funds, irregular recruitment, and abuse of school resources against her. In an August 27, 2026 letter, the permanent secretary in the […] The post Masaka SS headteacher N

The Observer · 31 Aug 2026

LC1 LEADERS COUNCIL EXECUTIVES ARE THE FIRST TEST IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION IN UGANDA?

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: Why LC1 Leaders Are the First Line of Defense Against Corruption By Brian Mugenyi KAMPALA — Under President Yoweri Museveni’s seventh term, the political slogan “Kisanja No Sleep” signals a push for rapid national development. Yet beneath this mandate lies a critical question: who guarantees that public resources actually reach ordinary Ugandans? While […] The post LC1 LEADERS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE

Watchdog Uganda · 30 Aug 2026

Ruto, Emorimor Hold Talks on Ateker Development

Kenyan President William Ruto has pledged to work with the Iteso Cultural Union on development initiatives, including cross-border trade and stronger ties among Ateker communities.

Nile Post · 30 Aug 2026

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