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Uganda showcases socio-economic transformation efforts at ACHPR Session .
Uganda has called for stronger African solidarity and collective action in addressing emerging continental challenges during the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights held in Banjul, The Gambia.
Uganda’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, Rebecca Amuge Otengo, led the country’s delegation to the session, where she presented Uganda’s national...
Anita Among Congratulates Oboth Oboth and Tayebwa on Election as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of 12th Parliament
The former Speaker of Parliament, has congratulated the newly elected leadership of the 12th Parliament following the election of Rt. Hon. as Speaker and Rt. Hon. as Deputy Speaker.
Through her X (formerly Twitter) account, Anita Among extended her message of goodwill, noting that she joins her colleagues in congratulating the new parliamentary leadership on their election.
She expressed confidence that...
Police urge Schools to strengthen Road Safety Awareness in “Safe Kids, Safe Future” Campaign
The Uganda Police Force Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has urged stakeholders in the education sector to strengthen road safety awareness among learners.
At the climax of Phase One of the “Safe Kids, Safe Future” campaign, organized by Intelligent Transport Monitoring System in partnership with the Ministry of Works and Transport, police reiterated that supporting such efforts will help...
Enough is Enough! President Museveni warns Lazy Leaders as Parliament elects New Speaker and Deputy Speaker
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned that he is going to be tough on lazy and inactive leaders who don't care about the interests of the people they are supposed to serve.
According to President Museveni, lazy and inactive leaders towards socio-economic initiatives are traitors betraying their country-Uganda.
“I'm in a position to be very rough with people who want a...
Uganda’s Economy Remains Stable and Resilient After Elections – Finance Ministry Report
The Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) Cap 171, requires the Finance Minister to publish a post-election economic and fiscal update not later than four months after the polling day for a general election.
According the published report, the macroeconomic environment remained stable during the general elections and the post-election period.
Most macroeconomic parameters remain as estimated before the polling date as...
Speaker Jacob Oboth Oboth Pledges Accountability, Integrity and People-Centered Leadership in First Address to Parliament
The newly elected Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, thanked God, President Museveni, the NRM Party, and Members of Parliament for entrusting him with the leadership of the 12th Parliament. He reflected on his humble beginnings in Tororo District and described his election as a result of faith, patience, and divine grace.
Oboth pledged to lead a...
Three Dead, Four Injured After URA Vehicle Collides with Elephant in Murchison Falls National Park
Three people have been confirmed dead and four others injured following a tragic road crash involving a Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) vehicle and a crossing elephant along the Arua road in Murchison Falls National Park, Nwoya District.
According to traffic police spokesperson Michael Kananura, the incident occurred on the night of 24th May 2026 at approximately 8:00 p.m. when motor...
President Museveni Defends Uganda’s Industrialisation Agenda, Rebuts Criticism by Andrew Mwenda
President Yoweri Museveni has issued a strongly worded response defending Uganda’s economic transformation agenda, industrialization efforts, and patriotism while criticizing journalist Andrew Mwenda over his remarks and opposition to government-backed projects.
In the statement, Museveni highlights achievements in value addition, manufacturing, agriculture, and infrastructure development, arguing that Uganda’s progress has been driven by resilience, patriotism, and a commitment to...
President Museveni Implores Youth to create wealth Domestically
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the youth to create jobs locally and avoid exploitative work abroad.
The President said the country’s youthful population holds immense potential to drive economic transformation through innovation, agribusiness and enterprise development.
In a message delivered on his behalf by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Mr. Aggrey Kibenge, during...
Bars, churches, concerts on notice as KCCA sets noise limits
By Cayen Faith
Kampala Capital City Authority has issued a public notice warning businesses, places of worship and event organisers against noise pollution in the city.The authority says enforcement takes effect immediately and will target those violating the National Environment Noise Standards and Control Regulations, 2003.The directive applies to bars, restaurants, discotheques, live bands, concert organisers and places of worship,...
