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How Oscar Mutebi Is Turning State House Exposure Into A Grassroots Leadership Story

STATE HOUSE, ENTEBBE — The Young Leader Carrying A Legacy Into A New Development Conversation Dressed in a white shirt and grey trousers, Oscar Mutebi stood beside President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House in a moment that carried a deeper meaning than a simple photograph. The resemblance in dressing was striking. But beyond appearance […] The post How Oscar Mutebi Is Turning State House Exposure Into A Grassro

Watchdog Uganda · 30 Jul 2026

Ntungamo Turns to Reconciliation After NRM Dominates LC1 Elections

With the LC1 elections concluded, Ntungamo District is shifting its attention from campaigns and vote counting to resolving election disputes, promoting reconciliation and ensuring newly elected village leaders deliver accountable and corruption-free leadership.

Nile Post · 30 Jul 2026

President Museveni Sends Minister Babalanda to Console Buwenge Families, Promises Justice for LC1 Election Victims

BUWENGE, Jinja District — The Minister for the Presidency and Woman Member of Parliament for Budiope West, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, on Wednesday and Thursday represented President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the burial ceremonies of two residents who were killed during violence that erupted in the Local Council I (LC1) elections in Buwenge Town Council, […] The post President Museveni Sends Minister Babalanda to C

Watchdog Uganda · 30 Jul 2026

President Museveni, Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Reaffirm Commitment to Peace and Regional Stability

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s unwavering commitment to supporting Somalia’s pursuit of lasting peace, stability and sustainable development, as the two countries pledged to deepen cooperation on regional security and governance. The President made the remarks today during high-level bilateral talks with the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Dr. Hassan […] The post President

Watchdog Uganda · 30 Jul 2026

President Museveni calls for UK partnership in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, public health

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for deeper collaboration between Uganda and the United Kingdom in public health, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and medical research, saying stronger partnerships would accelerate disease prevention, boost local medicine production, and improve access to affordable healthcare. The President made the remarks today during a meeting at State House, Entebbe with a […] The post P

Watchdog Uganda · 30 Jul 2026

Hamas's letter to Trump and its demands

Hamas has reportedly sent a letter to the White House requesting a 'hudna' during which Israel would halt military operations and targeted killings.

Israelnationalnews.com · 30 Jul 2026

Selection process for next UN chief begins

The UN Security Council began the process of selecting the UN's next secretary-general, holding a first "straw poll" to gauge the seven candidates' support for the high-profile global statesman role. The post Selection process for next UN chief begins appeare…

Vanguard · 30 Jul 2026

IGG Backs Calls for More Funding, Staff at Mulago Mortuary

Deputy Inspector General of Government Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe has pledged to push for increased funding and staffing at Mulago National Referral Hospital's City Mortuary after officials said rising demand for forensic services and medical training is stretching existing personnel.

Nile Post · 30 Jul 2026

Gov’t extends Northern Uganda cattle restocking programme to 10 years

Gulu, Uganda | URN | The government has extended the Northern Uganda cattle restocking programme from the initially planned five years to ten years. The State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation Bearice Akello Akori explained on Saturday that the ten years implementation period is ensure all eligible households eventually receive cattle. The cattle restocking programme … The post Gov’t extends Northern Uganda

The Independent Uganda · 30 Jul 2026

Defence Ministers Push Long-Term Funding Plan for Somalia Mission

Defence ministers from countries contributing troops to the African Union mission in Somalia have endorsed military chiefs' recommendations on the mission's future, with calls for sustainable funding and logistics before United Nations support ends in December.

Nile Post · 30 Jul 2026