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Parliament has demanded a detailed breakdown of the price at which the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) supplies fuel to oil marketing companies, as MPs seek answers over the sharp rise in pump prices. The demand followed a statement by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Dr Monica Musenero, who attributed the increase to several factors, including the depreciation...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on Ugandans to work hard, multiply their God-given talents and actively participate in building the country, saying the responsibility to develop Uganda is consistent with Biblical teachings. The President made the remarks today during the 28th Uganda National Prayer Breakfast at State House Entebbe, held under the theme: “Wake Up, Work Hard, Build Uganda.” The...

The Ministry of Water and Environment has engaged the Tooro Kingdom leadership on strengthening collaboration in water resources management, sanitation and environmental conservation across the region. A delegation led by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Alfred Okot Okidi, met with His Majesty King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I to discuss ways of improving water and sanitation services while protecting critical ecosystems...

Uganda Police Force officer PC Masereka Noel has emerged the Best Student among more than 100 participants at the International Judo Federation Academy Judo Coaches and Referees Seminar held in Burundi. The four-day seminar, held from October 5 to 8, 2026, brought together participants from Uganda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Zambia to strengthen technical skills and...

Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) has hosted the official launch of the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) at 50 celebrations, bringing together PR practitioners, media professionals, industry pioneers and veteran communicators to mark five decades of public relations in Uganda. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the evolution of public relations in Uganda and its growing role in strategic communication, corporate...

Kampala, 8 October 2026: The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) has today launched its 50th Anniversary celebration roadmap and announced a four-day Golden Jubilee Summit scheduled for 20–23 October 2026 at the Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja City, culminating in the 10th PRAU Excellence Awards on the evening of 23 October 2026. Founded on 22 May 1976, PRAU...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged African countries to strengthen their economies, political cohesion and regional integration as critical foundations for national and continental security. President Museveni, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), said Africa cannot effectively address emerging security threats without confronting the fundamental economic, political and geopolitical factors that determine the strength...

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has described stable and supportive homes anchored in prayer as essential to raising responsible children and building a stronger country. Tayebwa made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking at the 13th Women Forum of the National Prayer Breakfast at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. The forum brought together Women Members of Parliament, women from the...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is among the 20 medalists set to be honoured during Uganda’s 64thIndependence Day celebrations on October 9, 2026, at State House Entebbe. The development was confirmed by Hajjat Zamina Malole, Chancellor of the Presidential Awards Committee in the Office of the President. President Museveni will receive the Order of the Commander-in-Chief (Uganda Prisons Service Medal) in recognition of his leadership and...

The Netherlands remains one of Uganda’s largest sources of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with more than 200 Dutch-affiliated companies operating in the country, the Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has said. Col. Nakalema said Dutch investments have made significant contributions to Uganda’s agriculture and agribusiness, renewable energy, transportation and logistics sectors, among others. She...