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Minister for the Presidency Milly Babalanda has paid glowing tribute to the late Gen. (Rtd.) Moses Ali, describing him as a patriot, distinguished soldier and champion of national reconciliation whose five decades of public service helped shape Uganda's peace and development.

As Uganda heads into the Local Council I (LC I) and Women Council elections, attention is increasingly shifting to the grassroots, where governance directly affects the daily lives of citizens.…

President William Ruto has announced plans to introduce universal government funding for all students admitted to universities and colleges in Kenya, saying the reforms are intended to ensure that no qualified learner is denied higher education because of financial constraints.

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The body of former Second Deputy Prime Minister and Adjumani West MP Gen (Rtd) Moses Ali has arrived in Adjumani District, where thousands of mourners gathered to receive the veteran statesman ahead of his burial on Wednesday.

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, has urged party leaders, supporters and voters to participate in the second round of nationwide Village Barazas as the party intensifies mobilisation ahead of the Local Council elections. The Village Barazas are scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026, and will serve as the final […] The post NRM SG Todwong Calls for Second Round of Vi

PARLIAMENT— The Minister for the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, this afternoon joined fellow Members of Parliament during a special sitting of Parliament held in honour of the late Rt. Hon. Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali. In her remarks, Minister Babalanda said that as the nation mourns, it […] The post Minister Babalanda Hails Late Gen. Moses Ali as a Patriot,

IGP Byakagaba Seeks Dismissal of Kivumbi Habeas Corpus Case Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has asked the High Court in Kampala to dismiss an application seeking the production and unconditional release of former Butambala County Member of Parliament and National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for Central … The post POLICE: We do not know where Kivumbi is appeared first on The Indep

PADER, Uganda — Stakeholders implementing the Transformative Approach to Sustainable Landscapes and Livelihoods (TASLL) project in Northern Uganda have reviewed achievements made under the initiative and outlined plans to sustain conservation and livelihood activities after the project’s official wind-down. The high-level stakeholder engagement brought together implementing partners, local government officials and co

From escaping Idi Amin’s fury in 1978 to facing treason charges under Yoweri Museveni’s government in 1990, the dramatic political journey of Moses Ali was marked by accusations, survival, and battles that stretched across Uganda’s turbulent history.

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.