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Schools to Begin Third Term on September 14
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (461+ words) KAMPALA — The Ministry of Education and Sports has confirmed that pre-primary, primary and secondary schools following Uganda’s National/Public Curriculum will begin the third term of the 2026 academic year on Monday, September 14, 2026. The Ministry issued the clarification on Thursday, September…...
Museveni Meets Tanzanian Delegation Led by Samia Suluhu???s Son
2+ week, 4+ day ago (113+ words) President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday, August 24, 2026, met with a Tanzanian delegation led by Abdulhalim Hafidh Ameir, son of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, at State House, Entebbe. The delegation also comprised George Nkya, Amal Garang and Mundhir Mohammed Nassor....
Uganda Waragi Makes Way for Ray G
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (284+ words) Uganda Waragi has doubled down on its partnership with the one and only Ray G, ahead of his blockbuster concert slated for August 7 at Kololo Airstrip. Earlier this week, Uganda Waragi officially hosted Western Uganda’s musical royalty at Uganda Breweries…...
Museveni Backs Nonda Coffee Park Project to Transform Uganda’s Coffee Value Addition
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (675+ words) ENTEBBE — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged government support towards the establishment of the Nonda Coffee Park in Nakaseke District, a major agro-industrial project aimed at transforming Uganda’s coffee sector through value addition, job creation and expanded access to international…...
Museveni Calls for African Integration, Says Unity Key to Continental Security
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (771+ words) BUIKWE — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has renewed his call for deeper economic and political integration of Africa, saying a united continent is critical to strengthening strategic security and defence capabilities. Museveni, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s…...
Kasolo Takes Over Regional Cooperation Docket as MoFA Lauds Mulimba’s Service
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (429+ words) KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday formally handed over the office of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Cooperation) from John Mulimba to Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune during a ceremony held at the ministry headquarters in Kampala....
Starlink Secures Uganda Operating Licence Ahead of Market Entry
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (468+ words) President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and operational licence agreement between the Uganda Communications Commission and Starlink, paving the way for the satellite internet provider’s entry into Uganda’s telecommunications sector. The agreement, signed…...
Museveni Witnesses Signing of Starlink Licence Agreement for Uganda Operations
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (468+ words) President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and operational licence agreement between the Uganda Communications Commission and Starlink, paving the way for the satellite internet provider’s entry into Uganda’s telecommunications sector. The agreement, signed…...
Museveni Urges Africa to Aim for Space Exploration, Cites Moon Missions as Wake-Up Call
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (642+ words) President Museveni, also the NRM Party Chairman, arriving at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi to officially open the week-long Party leaders' retreat. Kyankwanzi, April 8, 2026 — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on African leaders to prioritise scientific advancement and…...
IGG, Auditor General Win African Award for Anti-Corruption Collaboration
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (185+ words) The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) and the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) received the award from the African Organisation of English-speaking Supreme Audit Institutions (AFROSAI-E) and the Eastern Africa Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (EAAACA) during the Anti-Corruption Conference 2026 held…...