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Minister Bahati Urges Banks to Lower Interest Rates for Manufacturers ChimpReports

Seventh-day Adventist believers in Kamwenge District have asked the government to review the timing of the National Cleaning Day programme, saying its scheduling on Saturdays conflicts with their Sabbath observance.

Residents of Muduuma Sub-county in Mpigi District have appealed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to intervene in rising cattle theft, saying the vice has devastated their livelihoods and forced many families out of livestock farming.

Parliament has tasked the government to justify spending Shs 122 billion to collect Shs 129 billion in toll revenue from the Kampala-Entebbe expressway, raising concerns over whether the country’s first tolled highway is delivering value for money. The physical infrastructure committee on Thursday questioned the financial viability of the expressway after uncovering discrepancies in toll […] The post MPs question gov

Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has urged opposition MPs in the 12th Parliament to improve communication with voters by regularly explaining their parliamentary work and engaging constituents through various platforms.

Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has urged opposition MPs in the 12th Parliament to overcome party differences and unite around common priorities aimed at strengthening accountability, good governance and public service delivery.

Bell Lager Wins Gold at the 2026 Monde Selection Awards as Uganda’s Original Beer turns 75 chimpreports.com

Justice Mugure Thande of the Malindi High Court ruled that the next presidential election should be held on August 11, 2026, not in 2027.

KASSANDA – Recipients of Uganda’s national medals will no longer stand in line at banks, health centers, or government offices when wearing their honors. This firm directive is being actively enforced following a high-profile sensitization meeting in Kassanda District. Addressing stakeholders at the Kassanda District Hall, Tony Mulambe, Principal Assistant Secretary in the Office of […] The post National Medal Honore

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unanimously endorsed FIFA’s apology for governance mistakes and reaffirmed support for President Gianni Inf Read More: https://punchng.com/caf-backs-fifa-after-governance-apology-endorses-infantino/

Parliament has authorised the deployment of Ugandan troops to Gaza as part of an international stabilisation force, despite Opposition concerns over the mission's mandate, risks, costs and legal framework.

Every year on 12 August, the world marks International Youth Day (IYD)—a moment not only to celebrate young people but also to reflect on the responsibilities of governments, institutions, communities, and development partners in creating opportunities that allow them to thrive. Established by the United Nations in 2000, the annual observance has grown into a […] The post NSUBUGA MAAHIRAH: From Different Contexts to

Fifty-five Independent MPs have signed a cooperation agreement with the NRM, committing to work with its Parliamentary Caucus and support government positions on the floor of Parliament without formally joining the party.

KAMPALA – Members of Parliament have expressed concern after an internal audit report revealed that 10,446 vehicles could not be reconciled in the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway’s electronic toll records, raising questions about revenue collection and the integrity of the tolling system. According to the audit findings, 586 vehicles could not be accounted for in November 2024, […] The post MPs Shocked by 10,000 Unreconci

Minister for the Presidency Milly Babalanda has called on local government leaders and public servants to address the factors that enable corruption, warning that the vice continues to undermine service delivery, deprive citizens of essential services and slow Uganda’s development.

KAMPALA, Uganda – Parliament has approved a government motion authorising the deployment of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to the Gaza Strip as part of a proposed international stabilisation mission aimed at restoring peace and facilitating humanitarian assistance. The motion, tabled by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, was approved […] The post Parliament Approves UPDF De

Independent MPs Sign Cooperation Agreement Kampala, Uganda | URN | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has further consolidated its influence in the 12th Parliament after dozens of Independent Members of Parliament signed a cooperation agreement allowing them to work closely with the ruling party. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed on Thursday, … The post NRM strengthens Parliamentary majority ap

MPs clear way for deployment of UPDF to Gaza under Trump plan Daily Monitor

Uganda and Tanzania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which is expected to attract investments exceeding $20bn in the energy sector, including a refinery in the Tanga region. Speaking after witnessing the signing at State House in Dar es Salaam, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan said the initiative forms part of her government’s strategy to […] The post Uganda, Tanzania Eye Tanga as Regional Energy Hub

Tanzania has unveiled plans to transform the port city of Tanga into a regional energy hub following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uganda and Bahrain-based energy company Vitol. Speaking after witnessing the signing at State House in Dar es Salaam, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan said the initiative forms part […] The post Tanzania Eyes Tanga as Regional Energy Hub Under New

Despite the declaration, the policy achieved little in practice. The government failed to establish the education systems, teacher training, or learning materials needed to introduce Swahili across schools and public institutions. English therefore remained the dominant language of government, the courts, and formal education.

MPs clear way for deployment of troops to Gaza under Trump plan Daily Monitor