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The minister also challenged Uganda’s missions abroad to play a more aggressive role in attracting investment, citing his experience in New York where, despite working with a relatively small team and fewer resources than some other missions, he said Uganda attracted major investors.

Kampala – Food lovers and lakeside diners are in for a treat this month as Speke Resort Munyonyo rolls out its Indian Spice Trail culinary promotion at the scenic Nyanja/Lake Terrace Restaurant. Running throughout August 2026, the special menu offers a carefully curated selection of authentic Indian à la carte dishes that celebrate the country’s […] The post Speke Resort Munyonyo Unveils Indian Spice Trail Dining Exp

Minister Ayebare Demands Results From Foreign Missions, Targets Travel Advisories and UN Race ChimpReports

The Local Council II chairpersons across the country were elected yesterday, August 10, 2026, completing an important stage in rebuilding Uganda’s grassroots leadership structure. I congratulate all Ugandans who participated in these elections and, in particular, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for once again recording an overwhelming victory, as was the case with the LC1 […] The post BABIRYE M. BABALANDA: Tim

Storm erupts over State House scholarship selection in Acholi Daily Monitor

WENDA Executive Director Moses Akuma Odims explains why he wants local governments to pool resources into a trust fund to finance development and reduce dependence on central government transfers and donors.

Bars, malwa joints and other alcohol-selling establishments in Uganda have been directed not to open before 3pm on working days as the government moves to tighten controls on alcohol consumption. The directive was issued by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara in a letter dated August 10, 2026, addressed to LC5 chairpersons, city mayors, division mayors […] The post Bars to open after 3pm as Local Government M

The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division, Major General Felix Busizoori, has directed security agencies, ministries, departments, and government agencies in Northern Uganda and West Nile to fully enforce the 2023 Executive Order banning tree-cutting and charcoal burning. Maj Gen Busizoori issued the directive during a meeting at the 4 […] The post UPDF Orders Crackdown On Charcoa

The Government has moved to resolve the delayed release of academic certificates and transcripts for former students of St. Stephen Nursery Teachers’ College (SSNTC), with the majority already receiving their academic documents from Ndejje University. State Minister for Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang, told Parliament on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, that the university had also processed […] The post Gov’t Moves to Clear Stud

“A tree is known by its roots.” Likewise, a political party is best judged not only by its performance at the national level but also by the confidence it enjoys among ordinary citizens in villages, parishes/wards. The recently concluded Women Council and Administrative Unit elections have once again ignited political debate across Uganda. While every […] The post PHILLIP R. ONGADIA: NRM Consolidates Grassroots Suppo

Ugandans have never really been known for respecting the clock, especially when it comes to nightlife. Some people seem to operate on a 24-hour drinking timetable, with shifts changing depending on who is awake, who has money and which bar is still serving. Then comes the Minister with a rather inconvenient suggestion: bars should open […] The post Minister wants bars to open at 3pm, but can our throats cope? first a

Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark & Greece are accelerating negotiations to create return centers - A crucial meeting of the five ministers on September 4 The post Rwanda & Uganda gain ground in plans to create return hubs appeared first on ProtoThem…

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CHIMP SPORT: Villa Starts Life Post Owori with Emotional Win ChimpReports

Minister defends restrictions on rice import permits Daily Monitor

Uganda’s public debt remains sustainable despite rising stock – Musasizi tells Parliament PML Daily

Mukono District Local Government leadership has pledged major infrastructure, water, and economic interventions to address long-standing service delivery challenges in Kyampisi Sub-county. Speaking during a community engagement with residents of Bamutakudde LCI in Ddundu Parish on Friday, District Chairperson Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome, alongside Bamutakudde LCI Chairperson Hon. Solomon Serwanja, revealed that key

NRM leaders in Luweero District have called for investigations into alleged vote buying, voter manipulation and disputed results in the recent LC1 and LC2 elections.

Trade minister Tanna rallies businesses ahead of East Africa industry summit PML Daily

Corrupt officials ‘move with bags of money’ to bribe investigators, minister says PML Daily

Czech Parliament Speaker Names Bwindi Baby Gorilla ‘Tomáš’ chimpreports.com

Minister Balaam issues orders on bars, alcohol Daily Monitor