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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has sponsored 150 Muslims for this year's Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Hajj is a sacred pilgrimage that is required of every Muslim at least once in their lifetime – it is one of the five pillars of Islam. Hajj is performed in Mecca, Saudi Arabia every year. The delegation of pilgrims which will be traveling...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, today received Letters of Credence for Mr. Ezana Getahun Kassa, the newly appointed Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to Uganda, at a ceremony marked by cordial engagement and shared commitment to sustainable development.  Welcoming the FAO envoy, the Minister underscored agriculture as the enduring backbone of Uganda’s...

The Government of Uganda has today signed a Host Country Agreement with the Centre for agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI), formally granting the organization a permanent institutional presence in the country. The agreement was signed by Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar on behalf of the Government, and Mr. Morris Akiri, Executive Director, Africa, on behalf of CABI. Mr. Akiri...

Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced the dismantling of an alleged international drug trafficking network operating from Kampala following a joint intelligence-led operation conducted with several security agencies. Authorities say investigations are centered on Mugisha Keith King, a businessman from Kisoro District and proprietor of Keith King Group of Companies, which investigators claim largely consists of shell companies. According to...

Two suspected fraudsters have been remanded by the Anti-Corruption Court over allegations of laundering more than USD 257,000 obtained through a fraudulent military supply contract scheme targeting foreign investors. The suspects, identified as Ssekidde Godfrey Lubowa and Ibona Joseph, were arraigned following investigations conducted jointly by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the Criminal Investigations Directorate and the Office of the...

Government of Uganda has introduced major amendments to the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 ahead of a scheduled plenary sitting, including the removal of clauses that would have classified Ugandans living abroad as foreigners and narrowed provisions critics feared could criminalise ordinary interactions with foreign entities. Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka presented the proposed amendments before the joint parliamentary committees...

By John Barnes Ssentamu The British High Commission in Kampala has unveiled the “More in Common” campaign,which is a vibrant initiative celebrating shared values across the Commonwealth and Uganda’s remarkable sporting achievements ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Set to take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026, the Games will bring together around 3,000 athletes from 74...

Edward Katumba Wamala, the Minister of Works and Transport, has held discussions with stakeholders in the motor vehicle industry and key government agencies aimed at improving coordination and efficiency within the vehicle registration sector. The meeting brought together representatives from the Uganda Revenue Authority, Uganda Investment Authority and the Uganda Police Force to address concerns affecting the industry and identify...

Parliament of Uganda has approved Supplementary Expenditure Schedule No. 5 for the Financial Year 2025/26 amounting to Shs 1.105 trillion to support key government priorities, including elections, health worker recruitment, AFCON 2027 preparations, and outstanding obligations under the Uganda Police Force. The supplementary budget was presented by State Minister for General Duties Henry Musasizi and will be financed through budget...

By Philip Aguta The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has declared full readiness for the swearing-in of President-elect H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, with at least 30 international delegations confirming attendance for the May 12 ceremony at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre on Tuesday, NRM Secretary General, Rt Hon. Richard Todwong, said preparations are in advanced stages, with...