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The NRM has directed further investigations into the alleged mismanagement of Shs186 million sent to Apac District for vote protection activities during the 2026 General Elections, after party leaders raised complaints that some intended beneficiaries never received the funds.

BUSOGA, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church for its contribution to promoting unity, education, healthcare, discipline and socio-economic transformation, describing the church as a vital partner in Uganda’s development agenda. The President’s message was delivered yesterday by the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, during the […] The p

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has held bilateral talks with Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly Chair Hilde Vautmans in Brussels, reaffirming Uganda's commitment to strengthening its long-standing partnership with the European Union through enhanced political dialogue, peacebuilding and economic cooperation.

Prime Minister Péter Magyar's Tisza party had steamrolled the law change through parliament to oust Sulyok - widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán who lost power in April after 16 years.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The late Gen. Moses Ali will be accorded a state funeral following a directive by President Yoweri Museveni, with the official burial programme expected to be released on Sunday after consultations between the government and the family. The Minister of State for Defence, Huda Olero, announced the development on Saturday … The post Gen. Moses Ali to receive state funeral as burial programme tak

OBITUARY | URN | For more than five decades, Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali occupied a rare and complicated place in Uganda’s public life. Soldier, lawyer, rebel commander, cabinet minister and parliamentarian, he moved through vastly different political eras while surviving war, exile, assassination attempts, political upheaval and repeated rumours about his health. Admired by supporters … The post Gen. Moses Ali, the ‘Lion o

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he’s desperately seeking a legal loophole to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes when he visits in NYC in September. The Pro-Palestine, Israel-hating, socialist pol said in an interview published S…

President Museveni has directed the Office of the Prime Minister [OPM] not to rely on suppliers to deliver relief items to the people of Karamoja. Last week, the government flagged off the distribution of emergency food relief to the Karamoja sub-region following a severe drought. The intervention includes 552 tonnes of maize flour and 238 […] The post Vincent Tumusiime Inaugurated as President of Lions Club of Rubir

The Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) has joined President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Government and the people of Uganda in mourning the passing of Gen. Rt. Hon. Moses Ali, describing him as a distinguished patriot, freedom fighter, statesman and dedicated public servant whose contributions to the country will be remembered for generations. In a condolence message […] The post Afro-Arab Youth Council Mourns Gen. Moses

KAMPALA— The President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Gen. (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has granted an official burial to the fallen Member of Parliament for Adjumani West County, Gen. (Rtd) Hon. Moses Ali, the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda has announced. In a statement, the Minister described the late General as […] The post President Museveni Grants Official Burial to Gen. Moses Ali, M

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Jonard Asiimwe has pledged government backing for the Africa Coffee Park project in Ntungamo, as Inspire Africa Group calls for stronger local coffee consumption through schools and public institutions.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, one of Uganda’s longest-serving military commanders, politicians and former deputy prime minister, has died, according to information from family members at Nakasero Hospital. A daughter of the deceased, who requested not to be named because she is not authorized to speak on behalf of the family, … The post Former Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Moses Ali dies at 87 appeared f

Mubende Municipality MP Sumayah Nabawanuka has honoured her Shs 5 million pledge to Buweekula, boosting the team’s preparations ahead of its 2026 Masaza Cup encounter against Buuli.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has confirmed the death of former Second Deputy Prime Minister and Adjumani West County Member of Parliament, Gen. Moses Ali, describing him as a dedicated patriot whose decades of service left an enduring mark on Uganda. In a statement issued on Saturday, President Museveni said Gen. Moses Ali passed away at […] The post President Museveni Confirms Death of Gen. Moses Ali, Pays Tribu

Gen. Moses Ali was one of Uganda’s longest-serving military officers and politicians, widely regarded as a key figure in the country’s post-independence history. He died on 18 July 2026 at the age of 87 after decades of service in the military and government. Personal Information Full Name: Gen. Moses Ali Date of Birth: 5 April […] The post PROFILE: Facts you didn’t know about the late Gen. Moses Ali appeared first o

Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, one of Uganda’s longest-serving military commanders, politicians and former deputy prime minister, has died at the age of 87, according to family members at Nakasero Hospital. A daughter of the deceased, who requested anonymity because she is not authorised to speak on behalf of the family, said the veteran statesman died […] The post Gen Moses Ali dies at 87 appeared first on The Observer Media

National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has appointed Eastern Region Deputy President John Baptist Nambeshe as acting party president, replacing Dr Lina Zedriga Waru who held the position for four months.

Uganda is mourning the passing of former Second Deputy Prime Minister and Adjumani West County Member of Parliament, Gen. Moses Ali, 87, who died on Saturday at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala. According to preliminary information, the veteran politician, freedom fighter and statesman passed away at around 4:25 p.m. Gen. Moses Ali was one of Uganda’s […] The post Former Second Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Moses Ali Dies a

From serving in Uganda's pre-independence army to becoming one of Idi Amin's most trusted ministers, leading a rebel movement after exile and eventually emerging as one of President Museveni's longest-serving allies, General Moses Ali's life mirrored Uganda's turbulent political and military history. His career spanned more than six decades of war, rebellion, reconciliation and public service.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has urged young people to prioritise education, skills, health and entrepreneurship over fleeting social media trends, saying sustainable success and resilient societies are built on strong foundations rather than "vibes."

Authorities in Kween District have uncovered an alleged identity fraud scheme in the Parish Development Model in which the same individuals repeatedly accessed government funds using other people's identities, with investigators estimating that at least Shs29 million was fraudulently obtained from one SACCO.

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Jonard Asiimwe has urged residents living around the Inspire Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo District to invest in hospitality businesses and expand coffee production, saying the area is set to become a major commercial hub once the multi-billion-shilling processing facility becomes fully operational.

Parliament has unanimously backed a motion calling for urgent government intervention to address the worsening drought and hunger crisis affecting Northern Uganda. The motion, moved on Thursday, 16 July 2026 by Kilak North County MP, Hon. Anthony Akol, seeks a resolution directing the Government to immediately scale up humanitarian assistance while investing in long-term climate […] The post MPs back motion to counte