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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) is set to host the 18th edition of the Security Forces Games and Shooting Championship in Gulu City from August 22 to September 5, 2026. The two-week event will bring together personnel from the UPDF, Uganda Police Force (UPF), Uganda Prisons Service and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) under the theme, “Building Synergy Through Sports.” Addressing...

The Secretary- Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, has cautioned Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), Resident City Commissioners (RCCs) and other government field officers against indiscipline, urging them to uphold professionalism, respect institutional hierarchy and remain committed to effective public service. Hajji Kakande made the remarks on Monday, August 17, 2026, while officiating at the opening of a three-day capacity-building...

The Government of Uganda, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and development partners have initiated consultations on a five-year programme to advance livestock transformation, peacebuilding, and resilience in the Karamoja sub-region. The proposed initiative, Integrated Livestock Development, Peacebuilding and Resilience Enhancement for Sustainable Livelihoods in Karamoja (ILPRE-Karamoja), was unveiled on Friday 14th August 2026 during the National Consultative Workshop on...

Parliament has embarked on an outreach programme to educate local leaders in the Bunyoro sub-region on the roles and responsibilities of Members of Parliament. The programme, led by officers from the Communications, Library, Hansard and Budget Departments of Parliament, is targeting local leaders from Kakumiro, Kibaale and Kagadi districts. The participating leaders, including Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and LC5, LC3 and...

Residents of Kijuguta and Bugomora in Nyanamo Town Council, Kisoro District, are demanding compensation for land they say was taken over for iron ore mining. The residents accuse Dazhong Iron and Steel Industries Limited of taking over parts of their land without adequate compensation, raising concerns about their livelihoods and access to farmland. For many families in the area, land is...

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is in Gabon to attend the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebrations scheduled for today the 17 August 2026. Gen. Kainerugaba is attending the celebrations at the invitation of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who is also the country’s Supreme Commander of the Defence and Security Forces. Upon arrival in Libreville, Gen. Kainerugaba...

By Wadulo Arnold Mark. In an effort to streamline the operations, improve efficiency, and enhance service delivery in all the government agencies under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Sanjay Tanna held a meeting with the Board of Directors of the Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI). During the Thursday, 13th August, meeting...

By Wadulo Arnold Mark Following a high-level directive from the 4th Cabinet Meeting held on July 20, 2026, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives has officially launched an ambitious drive to strengthen Uganda's egg and baby food industry. The initiative, ordered by H.E. President Yoweri Museveni, aims to transition the country toward a self-sustaining economy by maximizing the value...

By Daniel Mugoya Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has described the career of Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Executive Director Dan Odongo as an example of diligence that should inspire public servants across the country. Speaking at the launch of Odongo’s book, From Humble Beginnings: The Journey of a Teacher Who Rose to Lead a Nation’s Trust, on Friday evening...

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) will officially retire 19 long serving General Officers in a function at State House Entebbe on Thursday, 20 August 2026. The President and Commander-In-Chief of the UPDF, General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will preside over the retirement ceremony. The General Officers due for retirement include Gen​​. Edward Katumba Wamala, Lt Gen ​Charles Otema Awany, Lt...