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Schools to Begin Third Term on September 14
1+ week, 15+ 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…...
Uganda, Italy Deepen Cooperation on Coffee, Trade and Investment
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (443+ words) KAMPALA — Uganda and Italy are seeking to deepen bilateral cooperation in coffee development, trade, investment, infrastructure and skills development, as the two countries prepare for a new round of engagements between government and business leaders. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni reaffirmed…...
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....
Cycling Meets Tourism as Race the Nile Targets Global Spotlight for West Nile
2+ week, 4+ day ago (489+ words) West Nile is set to take centre stage in Uganda’s sports tourism landscape with the launch of Race the Nile-Uganda Ultra, an international cycling challenge designed to combine extreme endurance with destination promotion, community participation and economic opportunity. The event…...
Makerere Noonomy Conference Calls for New African Development Model
3+ week, 2+ day ago (796+ words) Dignitaries, scholars, and students gather in front of the Makerere University Main Building for the inaugural Conference on the Theory of Noonomy. KAMPALA — Makerere University has hosted the inaugural conference on the Theory of Noonomy, bringing together academics, policymakers and…...
Ticketmaster???s Quicket Launches in Uganda as part of East Africa Expansion
3+ week, 2+ day ago (448+ words) Global ticketing company Ticketmaster is launching in Uganda through Quicket, as part of long-term investment in East Africa’s live entertainment industry. Backed by Ticketmaster’s global reach, Quicket brings a platform purpose-built for Uganda’s market. Fully digital ticketing will help reduce…...
PSFU Calls for Concrete Reforms to Turn East Africa into Industrial Powerhouse at RIC 2026
3+ week, 4+ day ago (801+ words) KAMPALA — The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has called for concrete and time-bound reforms to accelerate industrialisation in East Africa, saying the region must move beyond policy commitments and create conditions that allow manufacturers to produce, add value and trade…...
Makerere Rises to 11th in Africa, 776th Globally in Webometrics Ranking
4+ week, 13+ hour ago (444+ words) KAMPALA: Makerere University has climbed to 11th among African universities and 776th globally in the July 2026 Webometrics rankings, retaining its position as Uganda’s top-ranked university. The latest ranking places Makerere first in Uganda and 11th in Africa, marking a significant improvement from its…...
Tanzania Eyes Tanga as Regional Energy Hub Under New Uganda Partnership
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (327+ words) President Museveni and President Samia Suluhu Tanzania has unveiled plans to transform the port city of Tanga into a regional energy hub following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uganda and Bahrain-based energy company Vitol. Speaking…...
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…...