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By Mathias Lutwama In the synopsis of development, war and insurgency are a field matrix for inducing economic growth deficit. His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni continues to financially compensate Lango,…

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The Tooro Kingdom has revealed that King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV is critically ill and asked the public to pray for him. In an official communication from Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister, Calvin Armstrong Rwomire Akiiki, following a wave of speculation on social media about … The post Uncertainty as reports indicate King Oyo in ICU in US hospital appeared first on The

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Sitharaman will chair the September 1-2 meeting ahead of the Brics Summit, with members set to explore mechanisms to cut transaction costs and boost intra-bloc trade

Tooro Kingdom has confirmed that His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru is in critical condition, dismissing growing speculation and unverified reports that the monarch had died in the United States. In an official communication issued to the Abatooro and the general public, Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki appealed for calm and […] The post Tooro Kingdom confirms King Oyo is in critic

King Oyo in critical Condition, prime minister urges prayer and restraint Daily Monitor

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Businesses and civil society organisations are calling for a broader and more equitable tax base as government begins preparations for the 2027/28 national budget. They warn that continued increases in taxes on a narrow group of businesses and consumers could undermine economic activity and government revenue. Kampala City Traders Association … The post Civil society call for fairer taxes as 2

The Office of the President has recalled Bukwo Resident District Commissioner (RDC) George Owanyi to its headquarters in Kampala pending investigations into ongoing issues in the district. In a letter dated August 27, 2026, Secretary to the Office of the President Haji Kakande Yunus directed Owanyi to report to headquarters on Friday, August 28, for […] The post Bukwo RDC Owanyi Recalled to Headquarters Pending Inves

Parliament has raised concern over Uganda’s growing cancer burden, with more than 30,000 new cases and 18,000 deaths reported annually amid limited treatment and screening capacity.

President Museveni’s son-in-law, Odrek Rwabwogo, has hit back at his brother-in-law and Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba over the recent arrest of his associate Mathew Bagonza. Muhoozi, in a series of posts this week, declared the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) an illegal and corrupt outfit which is being […] The post Rwabwogo to Muhoozi: Only Museveni ca

Parliament’s Government Assurance Committee has summoned officials from the Finance and Works ministries and contractors over 30 stalled bridge projects worth Shs46 billion.

President Yoweri Museveni last week signed two bills into law: the Excise Duty (Amendment) Act, 2026 and the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2026. The Head-Of-State had stood over the signing of the two Bills and returned them to Parliament for reconsideration, objecting to clauses he said could create unfair competition, encourage tax avoidance and negatively […] The post ALHAJI FARUK KIRUNDA: Bringing the law closer to

Parliament’s Lands Committee has ordered a police investigation after recovering hundreds of land files allegedly hidden in shops and vehicle boots near the Mukono Zonal Land Office.

Heavy commercial vehicles weighing 7,500kg and above will be temporarily barred from using the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway from Monday as government moves to protect the highway from damage.

Digital number plates: Parliament scrutiny rescheduled after cabinet request Daily Monitor

Two government-funded water projects worth Shs5.8 billion have been commissioned in Kyankwanzi District, bringing clean and safe water closer to 15,000 families in 12 villages.

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has expressed strong support for former United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Ugandan diplomat Ambassador Olara Otunnu, describing him as a global leader whose record on human rights, peace and the protection of vulnerable people deserves international recognition. In a statement posted on social […] The post Bobi Wine

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has held discussions with American actor and musician Tyrese Gibson on opportunities to promote Uganda as a leading tourism and investment destination while strengthening ties between the country’s creative industry and global entertainment networks. The meeting, held in Entebbe, brought […] The post Gen. M

Ntungamo District has approved 75 hectares of land for a Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub at Obuyora to expand access to vocational training for local youth.

NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi has endorsed Olara Otunnu’s bid to become United Nations Secretary-General, praising his record on human rights, peace and protecting children affected by conflict.

NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya said several people had expressed interest in contesting for the party ticket, but the party would not issue a card to any of them for the by-election.