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Minister Babalanda rallies Busoga to vote NRM candidates in upcoming LCII elections

JINJA: The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, yesterday held a media briefing in Busoga Sub-region to mobilize the public to vote massively for NRM-endorsed candidates in the upcoming Local Council II leadership elections scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026. Minister Babalanda expressed gratitude from His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, First Lady […] The post Minister Babalanda

Watchdog Uganda · 8 Aug 2026

Museveni’s New Strategic Agenda for Women in Uganda

By Mathias Lutwama In the 21st century, feminism is used as an unction to induce financial liberation. The following programs are being executed by President Museveni to advance the greatness…

Dokolo Post · 8 Aug 2026

RDC Secretariat’s Sr. Grace Akiror Issues Stern Warning Over Poor Service Delivery in Soroti

SOROTI — The Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) Secretariat under the Office of the President has issued a stern warning to government officials in Soroti District over poor service delivery, cautioning that officials found responsible for mismanagement of government projects could face arrest. The warning was issued on Friday, August 7, 2026, during a monitoring visit […] The post RDC Secretariat’s Sr. Grace Aki

Watchdog Uganda · 8 Aug 2026

Lightning Deaths Rise as ACLENet and Local Governments Strengthen Community Protection Across Uganda

As Uganda enters the peak of second-rainy season, communities across the country are once again grappling with one of nature’s deadliest yet least understood disasters, lightning. From schools and churches to homes and open fields, lightning strikes continue to claim lives, injure dozens of people, and destroy property, highlighting the urgent need for stronger public […] The post Lightning Deaths Rise as ACLENet and

Watchdog Uganda · 7 Aug 2026

President Museveni orders crackdown on health sector absenteeism, PDM corruption

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has ordered a fresh crackdown on corruption, absenteeism, and drug shortages in public health facilities, warning that government workers who fail to serve citizens will be replaced by younger professionals. Addressing members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, […] The post President Museveni or

Watchdog Uganda · 7 Aug 2026

Health Minister Baryomunsi Visits Dr. Besigye at Mulago, Wishes Him Quick Recovery

The Minister of Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, on Friday visited Dr. Kiiza Besigye at Mulago National Referral Hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment. In a statement shared on his X account after the visit, Dr. Baryomunsi said he found Dr. Besigye steadily recovering and extended his best wishes for a full and speedy […] The post Health Minister Baryomunsi Visits Dr. Besigye at Mulago, Wishes Him

Watchdog Uganda · 7 Aug 2026

Parliament commends On Track Technical for raising the bar in power infrastructure delivery

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has commended Ugandan engineering and energy services firm On Track Technical Services Limited for its performance in executing electricity distribution projects, describing the company as one of the best-performing contractors in the sector. The recognition, made when the company’s directors appeared before PAC on Aug.4 … The post Parli

The Independent Uganda · 7 Aug 2026

Bell Lager Wins Gold at 2026 Monde Selection Awards as Uganda’s Original Beer Turns 75

Kampala: Seventy-five years after its first brew, Uganda’s original beer has once again earned international recognition for the consistent quality that has defined Bell Lager for generations. Bell Lager has been awarded a Gold Quality Award at the 2026 Monde Selection Awards, an independent international institute that evaluates and certifies the quality of consumer products. […] The post Bell Lager Wins Gold at 202

SoftPower News · 7 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact

The pact was announced at a meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the Saudi city of Mecca.

Nile Post · 7 Aug 2026