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Uganda has made a resounding impact at the International Tourism Exhibition and Conference “Turkmen Travel 2026”, currently underway in Ashgabat. The country's participation is coordinated by Uganda Embassy in Teheran, also accredited to Turkmenistan, in partnership with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Uganda Tourism Board. This outreach is a deliberate endeavour to expand tourism diplomacy, penetrate new...

The Constitutional Court of Uganda is holding a one-day special session in Kampala to hear 12 constitutional petitions, in a move aimed at expediting the determination of cases and reducing backlog. The session is being presided over by a panel of five Justices, including Cheborion Barishaki, Oscar John Kihika, Margaret Tibulya, Cornelia Kakooza Sabiiti, and Musa Ssekaana. According to the cause...

By Gloria Gwitabinji Parliament will today table the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, setting the tone for a busy sitting expected to focus on national control, fiscal policy and sweeping tax reforms. The bill, to be introduced for first reading by the Minister of Internal Affairs, is likely to draw attention as government moves to strengthen oversight over national interests amid...

By Lawrence Kooko Uganda has launched the National Internet Protocol Peering Exchange (NIPX), a new system expected to improve internet speeds, lower costs and keep local data within the country. The exchange, unveiled at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, allows internet traffic generated in Uganda to be handled locally instead of being routed through international networks. State Minister for ICT and...

Uganda has called for the integration of climate resilience into sovereign debt frameworks, warning that current global systems fail to account for the long-term benefits of investing in climate adaptation. The call was made during a high-level discussion on building adaptation and resilience to climate change in sovereign debt profiles at the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. The Minister...

The Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, has commissioned the Kabale Regional Office of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, calling on staff assigned to the facility to uphold integrity, professionalism, and commitment to public service. The commissioning ceremony was attended by a wide range of stakeholders, including judicial officers, representatives from the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially closed the 2026 NRM Members of Parliament retreat held at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi, calling on leaders to reject corruption and actively participate in wealth creation initiatives. The week-long retreat, which started on April 7, ended today,14th April 2026, under the theme: “Aligning the NRM leadership towards protecting the gains and...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Odongo Jeje Abubaker, held a meeting with Ambassador Fatima Yeseina Fernandez Juarez of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Uganda, today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Uganda and Venezuela, with discussions centered on advancing cooperation in key sectors including oil and gas, energy, mining, agriculture,...

By Josepha Jabo The Executive Director of Uganda Media Centre, Alan Kasujja, announced the 52nd Birthday Run of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to be held two days after his birthday on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds from 6am-12pm. Addressing journalists and well-wishers at a press conference held...

By Sadam Mubale A new pan-African fellowship aimed at preparing young people for global careers has been launched, offering access to affordable, U.S.-accredited degrees and mentorship from top African leaders. The NextGen Africa Workforce Fellowship, introduced by Nexford University, combines a fully online Bachelor of Business Administration with structured mentorship and leadership exposure. The programme brings together a network of high-profile mentors,...