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Government Seeks Shs843bn Loan for Jinja–Kamuli–Bukungu Road ChimpReports

MP Okwere Questions Uganda’s High Road Construction Costs, Reliance on Foreign Contractors ChimpReports

Trump warns of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran Daily Monitor

State House warns government schools over illegal fees as head teachers face investigation PML Daily

The rise reflects years of heavy spending under both the Donald Trump and Joe Biden administrations, along with higher interest payments that have steadily added to the total. In 2016, the national debt stood at just under $20tn.

He wrote in all capital letters on Truth Social that he was launching "the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country!" He gave no further details, and did not name any other nation.

Trump said the proposed deal will be welcomed by US farmers and manufacturers, while Carney said it will secure "the best terms" for Canada's strategic sectors and provide certainty on the future of US-Canada trade.

Howard-Taylor, who served as vice president for six years to 2024, was detained before boarding a flight to leave Liberia at Roberts International Airport in the capital, Monrovia.

By Denis Jjuuko The new British prime minister (yes, there is a new one) has been ubiquitous trying to sell his vision and probably avoid the missteps of his predecessors. In one of the videos he shared on his social media handles, he is seen at a factory that makes trains. He says, artificial intelligence […] The post #OutToLunch: Practical skills still important even in the AI era appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Buganda Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has urged government to recognise cultural icons during their lifetime, saying awards and financial rewards should benefit them while they can still enjoy them.

Kisoro District Speaker Amos Hakizimana and Nyarusiza Sub-county councillor Johns Mfitumukiza have reportedly been arrested as investigations into alleged corruption in the district intensify.

Hoima City Woman MP Asinansi Nyakato has urged the contractor handling the Busunju-Kiboga-Hoima road to speed up works, citing delays ahead of Uganda's hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has directed government planning, accounting and procurement officials to focus budgets on measurable results rather than simply spending allocated funds.

Police in Moyo District are investigating allegations that government-issued antiretroviral drugs were diverted and sold illegally, with two residents named as suspects.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament’s probe into alleged corruption at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) hit a roadblock on Wednesday after the authority’s Director General and Accounting Officer, Fred K. Bamwesigye, failed to appear before the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE). Bamwesigye reportedly did not turn up because he … The post COSASE probe stalls as UCAA

Police in Wakiso District fired shots to disperse residents protesting the disputed election of a village chairperson, with several people arrested during the confrontation.

President Museveni has urged Isingiro residents to use their political support for the National Resistance Movement to pursue economic development through hard work and government wealth-creation programmes.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady, Maama Janet Museveni, today received international evangelist Bishop Dr. LaDonna C. Osborn at State House Entebbe, where they reflected on Uganda’s transformation, faith, leadership and the longstanding spiritual ties between the Osborn family and Uganda. Dr. Osborn is in Uganda at the invitation of Pastor Patience Rwabwogo […] The post President Museveni, First La

CHIMP SPORT: European Football Is Back – A New Season Dawns on SuperSport ChimpReports

President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni have hosted international evangelist Bishop LaDonna Osborn at State House Entebbe ahead of Pastor Patience Rwabwogo’s consecration as a bishop.

By Mathias Lutwama His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, anointed with the unction of strategic thinking and astounding modernisation, provides the following immense opportunities for the youth to live a…

Battle for Gen Moses Ali’s seat: Family distances self from son’s NRM parliamentary bid Daily Monitor

Minister Babalanda Orders Jinja RDCs Back to Office After Forced Leave JINJA: The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Milly Babalanda, has directed Jinja Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Kateregga and Kasibante Hassan to immediately return to their respective duty stations following a period of forced leave. The two officials had been directed to step aside following […] The post Minister Babalanda Reinstates Jinja

State witness and private security investigator Andrew Wilson has told the High court that he used a covert camera hidden in a mobile power bank to secretly record meetings in which opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye discussed plans to acquire weapons and overthrow the Ugandan government. Wilson claimed that he secretly recorded meetings involving Besigye […] The post Besigye plotted to bomb Cafe Javas, state spy