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Three senior administrators of Iganga Technical Institute have appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court facing charges of abuse of office, embezzlement, and forgery. The arraignment, conducted by the Anti-Corruption Unit in collaboration with the Uganda Police CID and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, resulted in the trio being remanded until 31 March 2026. The accused are: Eliachu David –...

Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Green Hydrogen Fertilizer Company to support efforts aimed at strengthening Uganda’s export value chains through improved agricultural practices. The partnership will focus on rolling out a farmer extension programme that promotes proper fertilizer use and traceability. The initiative is expected to contribute to increased...

The Minister of State for Higher Education, Hon. Dr. John C. Muyingo, this afternoon officially opened the 16th Higher Education Exhibition, highlighting its role as a key platform for innovation, collaboration, and economic transformation. Speaking at the event in Gulu City, Dr. Muyingo commended the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) for organising the exhibition and for adopting a regional...

By Suzan Nawonga The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has marked 30 years of existence with a strong call for collective action to protect the environment amid growing pressure on natural resources. Established under the National Environment Act of 1995, NEMA has, over the past three decades, registered significant progress in environmental protection and sustainable development. The Authority has strengthened environmental governance,...

Kampala has officially become part of the global City Cancer Challenge (C/Can) network, marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve access to timely and quality cancer care in one of East Africa’s fastest-growing cities. The launch event, held at the Fairway Boutique Hotel, brought together leaders from Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and officials from C/Can, who signed a...

The Committee on Trade, Tourism and Industry has raised concerns over gaps and inconsistencies in the Ministerial Policy Statement submitted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives for the Financial Year 2026/2027. During a meeting chaired by Hon. Boniface Okot on 25 March 2026, the Committee faulted the Ministry for failing to adhere to key legal and procedural requirements,...

French Ambassador to Uganda Virginie Leroy commended National Water and Sewerage Corporation for its technical efficiency and commitment to service delivery during a high-level visit to the utility’s headquarters in Nakasero. The ambassador met with Managing Director Silver Mugisha to review the progress of critical water and sanitation infrastructure projects funded by the French government through the French Development...

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), in collaboration with the Somali National Army (SNA), have successfully concluded a major joint road rehabilitation project along the key supply route connecting Mubarak, Darusalam, and Awdhegle. The road had deteriorated due to prolonged conflict and harsh conditions. Engineering teams undertook clearing...

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has officially seen off His Excellency Vladlen Semivolos, the outgoing Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Uganda, marking the end of a diplomatic tenure characterized by strong strategic collaboration and mutual regard. During a farewell meeting held at the Special Forces Command headquarters in Entebbe, the CDF expressed appreciation for the ambassador’s...

The Minister of State for General Duties, Henry Musasizi, together with the Under Secretary and Accounting Officer, Dr. Sengonzi Damulira, and the technical team, appeared before the Finance Committee of Parliament to present the Ministerial Policy Statement for the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Vote 008). Musasizi said the economy has demonstrated strong and broad-based growth, expanding by...