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Security teams at the Pakwach UPDF checkpoint have arrested five Congolese nationals who were traveling to Kampala in a private vehicle after allegedly entering Uganda illegally. According to Pakwach Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Achile Twaibu, the suspects bypassed official entry procedures despite ongoing border restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of Ebola. He confirmed that the five...

By Wadulo Arnold Mark On June 8, 2026, the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) marked a historic logistical achievement with the successful delivery of 633 metric tonnes (MT) of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) to the BIDCO Uganda factory in Jinja. This arrival signifies a major shift in Uganda’s trade, as it is the first time in eight years that rail services have been utilized for this specific route following...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Uganda’s newly appointed Cabinet ministers and Ministers of State, marking the beginning of a new phase of government administration. The ceremony, held today at State House Entebbe, saw 78 members of the executive take the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Minister, formally assuming their responsibilities in government. Guiding...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured the World Health Organization (WHO) of Uganda's continued commitment and preparedness to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak, emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation and swift public health interventions to prevent the spread of the disease. The President made the remarks today during a meeting with the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros...

8th June, 2026 Uganda has been ranked the 24th most competitive outsourcing destination globally, out of 193 countries, in the 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index, placing the country among the world's top 13% of outsourcing destinations. The ranking highlights Uganda's strong position as a growing hub for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), driven by highly competitive labour costs and strong...

The Uganda Nurses and Midwives Association UK (UNMA-UK), one of the leading diaspora-led professional healthcare organisations in Europe, will host its 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Celebrations on 11 July 2026 at the Wandsworth Civic Suite, Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 2PU. Founded in 2020, UNMA-UK has grown into a vibrant network of more than 1,000 Ugandan nurses, midwives,...

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced a heartwarming wildlife milestone following the sighting of a newborn lion cub in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. As shared by Uganda Wildlife Authority, conservationists confirmed that the cub was spotted in good health as it fed alongside its pride on a fresh kill. The Ishasha team described the discovery as...

The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has praised Uganda's response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak, citing the country's strong surveillance and border screening measures as key factors in containing the disease. During his visit to Uganda, Dr. Tedros noted that authorities had mounted a prompt and capable response, with border screening helping to identify cases entering...

The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma, has praised security agencies in North Karamoja for their joint efforts in restoring and maintaining peace across the sub-region. Speaking during a regional security meeting in Karenga District, Maj Gen Sserunkuma noted that the security situation in Karamoja has improved significantly, creating an environment...

The 5-star twin-tower luxury property which will soon be opened to the public is located on Ggaba Road in Nsambya. The Director Economic Affairs, Moses Kaggwa,accompained by the Commissioner Tax Policy, John Byahuranga and other Ministry officials yesterday had a guided tour of the property to assess its progress. The team was recieved and taken on the guided tour of...