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Government has pledged to verify and process compensation for the families of Ugandan soldiers who lost their lives while serving under the African Union mission in Somalia. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja made the commitment during the Prime Minister's Question Time in Parliament on Thursday, with the sitting chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa. The assurance followed concerns raised by Kilak South...

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Sanjay Tanna has held talks with the High Commissioner of India to Uganda, H.E. Upender Singh Rawat, with the discussions focused on how the two countries can leverage on the long-standing partnership to address the trade imbalance, enhance investment and support Uganda to achieve the Ten-Fold Growth Strategy. The meeting that took...

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has strengthened its air capabilities following the commissioning of a new fleet of aircraft by the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The commissioning ceremony marked another milestone in the UPDF's military modernisation efforts, with the new fleet expected to enhance the Air Force's operational efficiency and logistical capabilities. Among the aircraft commissioned is...

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Sanjay Tanna held a meeting with members of Hortifresh Association Uganda with the aim of establishing a strategic partnership for accelerating Uganda’s horticultural export competitiveness. Hortifresh Association Uganda is an all-inclusive business membership organization for the fresh fruits and vegetables sector, uniting more than 280 members and working with over 1,000 export...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), has renewed his call for the economic and political integration of Africa, describing it as essential for guaranteeing the continent's long-term strategic security and defence capabilities. The President made the remarks today while presiding over the graduation ceremony of 21 participants—20 senior military officers...

Former Tanzanian President Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere and the Senior Presidential Advisor on Defence and Security Matters, Lt. Gen. Proscovia Nalweyiso, were yesterday honoured for their immense contribution to Uganda's 1981–1986 liberation struggle that ushered the National Resistance Army/Movement (NRA/M) into power. The recognition came during the hybrid pass-out ceremony for the 18th Intake (2025/2026) of recruits at the UPDF...

Government has intensified efforts to evacuate Ugandans stranded in South Africa following a wave of anti-immigrant protests that have left several African nationals dead, including three Ugandans. Presenting a statement to Parliament on Wednesday, State Minister for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs), Hon. Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, said 880 Ugandans had been successfully repatriated as of Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with another...

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has called on all party members to attend village barazas scheduled for Friday, July 10, 2026, to verify and confirm the party's flag bearers for the upcoming LC I and Women Council elections. Speaking at a press briefing at the commission headquarters in Kampala, NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi described the...

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has held discussions with the Acting United States Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Mikael (Mika) Cleverley, on strengthening defence cooperation and bilateral relations between Uganda and the United States. The meeting, held on Tuesday in Fort Portal, was...

Parliament has completed the constitution of its standing and sectoral committees and designated Members of Parliament to various parliamentary and international bodies, paving the way for the 12th Parliament to begin its legislative, oversight and representative work. The appointments and elections were made during Tuesday's plenary sitting chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa. Among the key committee appointments, Hon. Patrick Oshabe...