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Presidents Museveni and Samia launch new phase of Uganda-Tanzania energy partnership

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Tanzanian President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan have launched a new chapter in Uganda–Tanzania energy cooperation following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating regional petroleum infrastructure, industrialisation and cross-border trade. President Museveni, who arrived in Dar es Salaam yesterday for a two-day working visit, was […] The post

Watchdog Uganda · 6 Aug 2026

Sheebah receives foreign affairs award for promoting Uganda’s culture

Ugandan music star Sheebah Karungi has officially received the Outstanding Artistry and Cultural Influence Award, months after the honour was conferred on her at the 9th ODA Awards in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The award was formally presented on August 5, 2026, by Ambassador Charles Ssentongo, Uganda’s Chief of Protocol, on behalf of the Acting Minister […] The post Sheebah receives foreign affairs award for promoting U

Sqoop Uganda · 6 Aug 2026

UK appoints Vicky Seymour as deputy high commissioner in Abuja

According to the statement, Seymour brings more than 20 years of experience in diplomacy, international development and government service. The post UK appoints Vicky Seymour as deputy high commissioner in Abuja appeared first on Vanguard News.

Vanguard · 6 Aug 2026

Today in History: John Garang Laid to Rest

The tragedy resonated deeply in Uganda because Garang had died aboard a Ugandan presidential helicopter after leaving President Museveni's residence, and seven Ugandan military and civilian crew members also lost their lives.

Nile Post · 6 Aug 2026

IGG Urges MPs to Lead Public Fight Against Corruption and Maladministration

The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has called on Members of Parliament to take a leading role in the fight against corruption and maladministration by encouraging citizens to report corrupt practices within their communities. The appeal was made yesterday by Deputy Inspector General of Government (DIGG) Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe during an engagement between the Inspectorate […] The post IGG Urges MPs to Lead

Watchdog Uganda · 6 Aug 2026

Museveni Lauded for Championing Uganda’s Fight Against Corruption

By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been commended by government leaders for spearheading Uganda’s renewed fight against corruption through a directive aimed at exposing and eliminating graft in public institutions, particularly in local governments. The praise was expressed during a high-level anti-corruption meeting convened by the Ministry of Local Government […] The

Watchdog Uganda · 6 Aug 2026

Uganda needs a conversation about marriage

COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Recent remarks by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on the rising cost of bride price and increasingly expensive wedding ceremonies have sparked an important national conversation. Whether one agrees with every aspect of his argument or not, the concern he raised deserves serious reflection. Marriage, which should remain … The post Uganda needs a conversation about marriage appeared fir

The Independent Uganda · 6 Aug 2026