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Museveni Meets AGRA Board Chairperson Desalegn, Calls for Locally Driven Agricultural Solutions
19+ hour, 23+ min ago (468+ words) President Museveni meeting former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn at State Lodge Nakasero State Lodge, Nakasero " President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met with the former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, H. E. Hailemariam Desalegn, who now serves as Chairperson of the Board of…...
Agnes Nandutu Sentenced to Four Years Over Karamoja Iron Sheets Case
1+ week, 5+ day ago (504+ words) Former Minister Agnes Nandutu Kololo " The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court has sentenced former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu to four years in prison after convicting her over the handling of government iron sheets intended for vulnerable…...
Museveni Urges Africa to Aim for Space Exploration, Cites Moon Missions as Wake-Up Call
2+ week, 22+ hour 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…...
TYG Group Leads Electrifying Dance Showdown in Mbarara
3+ week, 4+ day ago (404+ words) On Saturday, March 28, at Mugaba Palace, it was a dance that first claimed the spotlight. The Tusker Lite Neon Rave unfolded as a high-energy showcase of rhythm and rivalry, with the dance competition emerging as the night's early heartbeat. Before…...
Uganda Showcases Cultural and Tourism Potential in China
3+ week, 4+ day ago (253+ words) The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Beijing is participating in the ongoing Tourism Plus Expo, that commenced on March 29, in Shanghai, China. Through a vibrant and strategically positioned exhibition booth, Uganda is offering visitors an immersive journey into…...
IGG, Auditor General Win African Award for Anti-Corruption Collaboration
3+ week, 5+ day 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…...
Pastor Wilson Bugembe, T-Paul, "and Fact Zamani "to Headline Tusker Lite Neon Rave in Mbarara
4+ week, 1+ day ago (218+ words) Mbarara is set for an unforgettable cultural and entertainment spectacle as Tusker Lite Neon Raves returns on March 28, transforming the historic Mugaba Palace into a convergence point for music, dance and sport. This year's Mbarara edition comes with a powerful…...
Uganda'Tanzania Partnership Strengthens Trade, Infrastructure & Tourism
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (341+ words) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania " Uganda and Tanzania are deepening regional integration through major infrastructure projects, enhanced trade, and tourism initiatives, according to officials at the 5th Uganda'Tanzania Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre. Vincent Waiswa…...
Airtel Africa Foundation, Brainchild Burson Equip 20 Tech Scholars with Laptops and Scholastic Materials
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (503+ words) Scholars pose with their new hi-tech laptops after the handover at Airtel Tower KAMPALA " The Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with Brainchild Burson, has handed over high-tech laptops and scholastic materials worth Shs10 million to 20 beneficiaries of the Airtel Africa Foundation…...
NSSF Launches 60-Day Amnesty to Recover Shs30bn in Employer Arrears
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (557+ words) The National Social Security Fund Uganda (NSSF) has launched a 60-day amnesty campaign allowing defaulting employers to settle outstanding social security contributions and receive a 100 percent waiver on penalties. The campaign, launched on Tuesday, will run from March 11 to May…...