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Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo has pledged KCCA’s support towards the implementation of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project in Kampala, including mobilising residents, supporting land acquisition and facilitating compensation of project-affected persons. Balimwezo made the commitment on Thursday during a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport’s SGR Project Management Unit at the Lord Mayor’s...

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding defence cooperation with Russia. Kiwanuka made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from the Russian Armed Forces at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala. The Minister said Uganda remains committed to maintaining its relationship with Russia...

The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is facing 136 court cases carrying a combined contingent liability of Shs777 billion, raising concerns among Members of Parliament over the potential impact on public finances and electricity service delivery. The matter came to light on Thursday, September 3, 2026, when officials from UETCL appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities...

By Samuel Ssenono The remains of the late King of Tooro, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, are expected to arrive in Uganda on Friday morning ahead of his official burial. According to the official programme, the aircraft carrying the King’s remains is scheduled to arrive at Entebbe International Airport at 10:00am on 4 September 2026, where President Yoweri Museveni...

By Wadulo Arnold Mark. KAMPALA –The State House Investors’ Protection Unit (SHIPU) hosted a high-level stakeholder engagement bringing together key government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) alongside private sector leaders to build a unified front for Uganda's investment landscape. Chaired by Prof. Pamela Kasabiiti Mbabazi, the Executive Chairperson of the National Planning Authority (NPA), the forum focused on removing systemic bottlenecks...

General Henry Tumukunde has called on Ugandans to remain calm, peaceful and united as the country prepares for the official burial of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV. Tumukunde said the government has commenced preparations to accord the young King a dignified farewell, while urging the public to avoid conflict, misinformation and division during the mourning period. Below...

The Kingfisher Development Project in Kikuube District is set to play a significant role in Uganda’s oil production, with the project holding an estimated 186 million barrels of 2P reserves and a planned peak production of 40,000 barrels per day. Located on the Buhuka Plain along the eastern shores of Lake Albert, the Kingfisher project is a key component of...

The Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Naphtal Baguma as Secretary General (Chief Executive Officer), effective 1 March 2027. The appointment was made by the Central Governing Board following a process to identify a leader with the experience, institutional knowledge and leadership capacity to guide the Society into its next phase of growth, transformation and humanitarian...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled “Pearl Sweet” as the official name of Uganda’s crude oil, ahead of the country’s anticipated first oil production. President Museveni announced the name on today during a visit to the Kingfisher Oilfield in Buhuka, Kikuube District, where the Kingfisher Central Processing Facility (CPF) has reached mechanical completion, marking a major milestone in the development...

The Special Forces Command (SFC) has celebrated its victory in the second edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Inter-Forces Drill Competition, with the Command leadership receiving the winning team and championship trophy at SFC Headquarters in Entebbe, Wakiso District. SFC emerged overall champions, taking home the championship trophy and a cash prize of UGX 50 million. While receiving the...