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By Nabakiibi Doreen Malaika Uganda Cranes put on a statement performance at the Mandela National Stadium, sweeping aside Guinea 3-0 in the CHAN 2024 group stage. It was a night of joy for the home fans and another reminder of how Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is shaping this year’s tournament, adding both precision and drama to the game. This was a...

By David Mwanje In a revealing Episode 9 of the Bank of Uganda (BOU) Connects Podcast, aired on August 7, 2025, Director of Currency Christine Bernadette Alupo peeled back the curtain on the intricate world of managing Uganda’s notes and coins. Titled "The Currency Mandate: Managing Uganda's Notes and Coins," the episode offers a masterclass in currency innovation, security, and...

By David Mwanje In response to Uganda’s mounting waste management challenges, the Ministry of Local Government is finalizing a transformative National Waste Management Policy. Speaking at a high-level inter-ministerial consultative meeting in Entebbe yesterday, 2025, Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya announced that the policy aims to convert waste into a valuable resource. Prompted by a Cabinet directive following the Kiteezi landfill disaster,...

By David Mwanje The Court of Appeal Conference Hall in Kampala was bursting with energy as 110 new lawyers were officially welcomed as advocates of the High Court of Uganda. The ceremony, led by HW Thadius Ayebare Tumwebaze, the Supreme Court Registrar and the Chief Justice’s right-hand man, was a dazzling mix of celebration and big dreams for the future...

Today, National Medical Stores (NMS) hosted the State House Health Monitoring Unit (HMU) led by Executive Director Dr. Warren Namara, at the invitation of NMS Management. During the engagement held at the NMS Warehouse in Kajjansi, Dr. Namara commended NMS for its vital contribution to the delivery of medicines and medical supplies across Uganda, noting the importance of accountability, and...

State Minister for Trade Hon. Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi has urged local producers & manufacturers to prioritize quality branding & packaging to position themselves in the competitive market. Mbadi was officially closing a 3 day Masterclass Training in Packaging Technology that took place at Protea Hotel. The training was organized by the Ministry of Trade in partnership with the Institute...

By David Mwanje KAMPALA– The Electoral Commission of Uganda has announced new nomination dates for the 2025/2026 General Elections, affecting Local Government, Parliamentary, and Presidential candidates, according to Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon. Local Government nominations are now staggered: District/City Chairpersons, Lord Mayor, and Councillors from September 3–5, 2025; Municipality/City Division Chairpersons and Councillors from September 8–10, 2025; and Sub County/Town/Municipal...

The National SDG Secretariat, housed in the Office of the Prime Minister, Uganda, continues to play a pivotal role in driving the country’s Sustainable Development Agenda. Established in 2019 following a recommendation by the Auditor General, the Secretariat coordinates Uganda’s SDG implementation through a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach. With five active technical working groups focused on planning and mainstreaming, financing,...

The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of CHAN-2024 appreciates the strong fan turnout and support shown during Match Day 1 at Namboole Stadium.Efforts are underway to improve ticketing, transport, fan park experiences, and in-stadium services for upcoming matches.Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online early and follow stadium and traffic guidelines.CAF ticketing protocols, safety standards, and vendor management will be...

The Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Richard Todwong, has today received hundreds of long-serving party veterans as the nation prepares for the forthcoming general elections. These party veterans, referred to as historicals, played active roles under the Movement system prior to Uganda’s transition to a multi-party political framework. “These are seasoned party cadres who were instrumental during the...