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Parliament on Tuesday paid its final respects to former Second Deputy Prime Minister and Adjumani West MP Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, with leaders across the political divide celebrating his decades of military, political and constitutional service to Uganda.

Uganda’s agricultural sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by favourable government policies, improved farming technologies, increased investment, and growing demand for agricultural products in regional and international markets. Agriculture remains the backbone of the economy, employing over two-thirds of the population and contributing significantly to export earnings, food security, and indust

H.E. Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, has formally called on the United States Government to urgently review and remove Uganda from the temporary Ebola-related entry suspension.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN health teams and partners are still racing to contain the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak, despite ongoing insecurity in eastern areas where the virus has taken hold. As of 19 July, the DRC Government has rec…

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN health teams and partners are still racing to contain the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak, despite ongoing insecurity in eastern areas where the virus has taken hold. As of 19 July, the DRC Government has rec…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid glowing tribute to the late Rt. Hon. Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, describing him as a freedom fighter, peacemaker and development champion whose legacy will continue to inspire generations of Ugandans. “The late Gen. Moses Ali was a lover of freedom. I came to know this because although he had […] The post President Museveni Eulogises Late Gen. Moses Ali as freedom fighter, peacemak

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament on Tuesday held a special sitting to pay tribute to the late former Second Deputy Prime Minister, (Rtd.) Gen. Moses Ali, who died on Saturday aged 87. The sitting followed a motion moved by Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business Robinah Nabbanja and seconded by Leader of … The post Parliament salutes Gen. Moses Ali appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Mpigi, Uganda | URN | The Busega-Mpigi Expressway project is now expected will have cost more than 2 trillion shillings by the time it is completed, according to Fred Byamukama, the Minister for Works and Transport. This is the result of several factors including delays and project redesigns, but mainly alleged corruption in the ministry, … The post How corruption inflated Busega-Mpigi Expressway cost to Shs2 trillio

Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi has paid tribute to the late former First Deputy Prime Minister Gen. (Rtd.) Moses Ali, acknowledging his decades of public service despite political differences, as Uganda mourns a veteran military officer, politician and statesman.

NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong has urged party leaders, supporters and voters to participate in the second nationwide Village Barazas, describing the mobilisation meetings as a key step in rallying support for party flag bearers ahead of the Village Women Council and LC I Chairperson elections.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces and Uganda Police Force have remained tight-lipped on the whereabouts of former Butambala MP Muwanga Kivumbi, 11 days after his arrest. Kivumbi was intercepted near Mpigi Police Station while travelling to Kampala, a day after the International Crimes Division of the High Court granted him … The post 10 Days On: Security forces silent as Muwanga Kivumbi heari

As Uganda prepares for nationwide LC I elections, a 67-year-old village chairperson in Ibanda Municipality who has served continuously since 1986 says he will continue seeking office as long as President Yoweri Museveni remains in power, arguing that experience remains vital in grassroots leadership.

Nearly a quarter-century after fleeing Uganda, former president Idi Amin's final days in a Saudi hospital sparked debate over whether he should be allowed to return home, prompting the government to rule out his repatriation while citing humanitarian and medical considerations.

MASAKA CITY, UGANDA — The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretariat has stepped up grassroots mobilisation across the Greater Masaka sub-region ahead of the forthcoming Local Council I (LC I) elections, with party leaders urging flag bearers and supporters to strengthen village structures as the cornerstone of political organisation and community leadership. The mobilisation meeting, held […] The post The Last M

KAMPALA, UGANDA — Uganda’s decentralisation policy has, for decades, been regarded as one of the country’s most significant governance reforms, bringing decision-making and public service delivery closer to the people. At the centre of many conversations on this transformative agenda is Mr. Ben Kumumanya, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Local Government, whose extensive […] The post Ben Kumumanya: A Leadin

The fight against corruption in Uganda is changing, and it has shifted dramatically under President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. We are witnessing bold operations, including “Operation Maliza Ufisadi,” meaning “Operation End Corruption,” which was led by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also Senior Presidential Advisor (Special Operations). Alongside this, the current […] The post Dr. Ayub Muk

When I published my earlier article questioning the rising tide of illegal fees in government schools, I expected debate. What I did not expect was the sheer volume of administrators rushing out to defend the practice with a confidence that bordered on entitlement. The article was widely read, shared across communities, and discussed in […] The post EDRINE BENESA: On Schools Frustrating The President’s UPE/ USE Visio

Security agencies have yet to account for the whereabouts of former Butambala MP Muwanga Kivumbi, 10 days after he was brutally re-arrested shortly after securing bail. Kivumbi was intercepted near Mpigi police station while travelling to Kampala, a day after the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High court granted him bail on July 10, […] The post Ten days on: Muwanga Kivumbi still missing appeared first on

How a crook weaved his way into the confidence of President Yoweri Museveni and is now wrecking havoc in the security institutions of state Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM | He calls himself a brigadier general in the UPDF. He introduces himself to people as a Senior Presidential Adviser on Intelligence and … The post State House and security agencies under siege appeared first on The Independent

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Kwara lawmaker Rukayat Shittu joins West African female parliamentarians to advocate for stronger laws and regional collaboration to combat violence agains Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-lawmaker-advocates-stronger-laws-to-protect-females/

A former Marine and business owner, Horn represented North County on the board for more than two decades.