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LIST: Eight Mitooma senior staff interdicted after Minister Balaam's visit Daily Monitor

MUKONO: Residents and leaders across Mukono District gathered in Kikandwa, Kasawo Town Council, on Saturday for a high-profile thanksgiving and appreciation ceremony in honor of Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, celebrating his remarkable 47 years of dedicated service in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the broader public sector. The colorful event commenced with a […] The post Mukono Honors Gen. Katumba Wamal

Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth has urged journalists covering Parliament to prioritise accuracy, fairness and responsibility, saying professional reporting is essential to public understanding of the legislature.

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LIST: Eight Namitooma senior staff interdicted after Minister Balam's visit Daily Monitor

US protests Amin’s telegrams to President Nixon Daily Monitor

With only hours left to Uganda’s Local Council II (LC2) elections, candidates in Lira City West and East Divisios have stepped up their campaigns, promising residents improved service delivery, accountability…

AAYC, Minister Lakisa Explore Stronger Cooperation to Unlock Opportunities for Youth PML Daily

Uganda is turning to land governance as a critical part of its strategy to protect agriculture from climate change, with Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba warning that the country’s ability to build resilient food systems will depend on more than increasing farm production. The government has launched a three-year initiative designed to strengthen food systems, improve […] The post Uganda Bets on Secure Land Rights to

By Fahim Muyingo KAMPALA, Uganda — The Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) has stepped up its engagement with Uganda’s youth leadership structures following a high-level meeting between its delegation and the State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Hon. Dr. Mercy Faith Lakisa. The meeting, held as part of the Council’s ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic […] The post Minister Lakisa pledges support to AAYC appe

By Fahim Muyingo KAMPALA, Uganda — The Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) has stepped up its engagement with Uganda’s youth leadership structures following a high-level meeting between its delegation and the State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Hon. Dr. Mercy Faith Lakisa. The meeting, held as part of the Council’s ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic […] The post Minister Lakisa Meets AAYC Delegation, Pledg

Pitso Mosimane is set to succeed Belgian Hugo Bross as coach of South Africa, the national football association announced on Saturday. We will make a formal announcement next week," said association president Danny Jordaan.

While promoting his mother's film in 2016, Mamdani discussed Ugandan culture, dance and music, telling the host he was "from Uganda" but also grew up in New York.

By Arikos Peter On Monday, 10th August 2026, Ugandans across villages, trading centres, towns, and cities will participate in the election of LC2 leaders. Many people will not follow these…

BUGWERI: The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, this afternoon joined the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, and the people of Bugweri County for a thanksgiving service for Hon. Hajji Wandera Sadara, who was giving thanks to God after successfully being elected to represent Bugweri County in the 12th Parliament. […] The post Minister Babalanda Urges Bugweri Households to Embrac

I've recently been rewatching the HBO comedy series Veep – it's about a fictional female vice president whose narcissism, unbridled political ambition, and cringey mishaps make Kamala Harris look sober and competent. The show is oddly timeless, as the politic…

ENTEBBE — Leader of the Opposition (LOP) Joel Ssenyonyi on Thursday gathered opposition Members of Parliament in Entebbe for a high-stakes, two-day induction retreat to establish key legislative priorities for the 12th Parliament. The retreat brings together new and veteran lawmakers to harmonize their approach to oversight, legislation, and public representation for the 2026–2031 parliamentary […] The post DP, NUP L

US judges allow Trump to end protections for migrants from South Sudan, Myanmar Daily Monitor

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Engineers under their umbrella body, the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE), have called for stricter enforcement of existing engineering laws, warning that weak regulation continues to allow unqualified individuals to undertake engineering work. Speaking at the fifth Uganda Buildcon Expo in Kampala on Thursday, UIPE Vice President for Finance … The post Gov’t, engineers push

KITGUM, August 6, 2026 — The Government of Uganda, through the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), has launched the Kidepo Landscape Integrated Conservation and Development Project (KLICDP 2026–2030), a five-year, US$4 million initiative aimed at strengthening biodiversity conservation while improving livelihoods in communities surrounding Kidepo Valley National Park and the Karenga Wildlife Corridor. Funded by the […]

Nabakooba seeks closer Government-Buganda partnership to tackle land disputes PML Daily

Health workers may know where the gaps are in Karamoja’s healthcare system, but those who live with those gaps every day often understand them best. That idea was at the heart of a regional dialogue held in Soroti last week, where more than 160 representatives from government, civil society organizations, health facilities and community groups […] The post Karamoja communities step up to fix health care appeared firs