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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, yesterday hosted the Teso Widows Development Initiative at their country home in Irenga, Ntungamo District, and expressed their support for the initiative. The Teso Widows Development Initiative is an organisation dedicated to uplifting 36,000 widows from the Teso Region by helping them secure...

Kampala traders have reopened their shops and called off a two-day strike after a meeting with Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, who pledged to address their concerns through Cabinet and other government agencies. The strike, which began Tuesday over high taxes and trade-related policies, led to the arrest of 17 traders accused of unlawful procession. Sixteen were later released on bail,...

By David Mwanje Uganda’s economy in July 2025 displayed a strong performance, with steady growth in business activity and a slight dip in inflation, according to the latest Performance of the Economy report from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. This positive outlook offers hope for Ugandans, though challenges in regional trade and rising import costs remain a...

The Government of Uganda, in partnership with the Uganda Red Cross Society, has called on employers to prioritize first aid training as a life-saving tool in workplaces, particularly in factories and other high-risk environments. Speaking at the launch of the First Aid Blended Learning (FABL) App in Kampala, the Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Labour, Employment,...

Entebbe International Airport handled 230,577 passengers in July 2025, the highest monthly traffic in the airport's history. This included 119,127 arriving and 111,450 departing passengers, averaging 7,437 per day. Arrivals exceeded departures during the month. The previous highest monthly traffic was recorded in December 2024, with 222,301 passengers, an average of 7,171 arrivals, and departures per day. The surge in July...

The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) has announced plans to construct the Karuma–Tororo 400kV transmission line, a major step towards expanding the country’s power infrastructure. The project will run from the Karuma Hydropower Plant to the proposed 400/200kV Uganda–Kenya border substation, covering approximately 346 kilometers with a corridor width of 60 meters. It will traverse 15 districts, 85 sub-counties,...

David Mwanje The Bavandimwe community, the proud indigenous Banyarwanda of Uganda, stood united under the leadership of Council Chairman Frank Gashumba, proclaiming their unyielding support for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in the 2026 general elections. This declaration, announced amidst rhythmic applause and heartfelt prayers, marked not just a political endorsement but a celebration of a restored identity, ignited by Museveni’s...

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) unveiled the official portrait of its presidential candidate, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, together with the theme that will steer the party’s campaigns for the 2025–26 elections. Speaking at the function, the 1st National Vice Chairman, Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo, highlighted the importance of the occasion, describing it as both a renewal of the party’s trust and...

Col Henry Obbo has formally taken up the role of Deputy Director of Defence Public Information at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya, succeeding Maj Bilal Katamba, who is proceeding to the prestigious Senior Command and Staff Course. The handover function was officiated by the Director of Defence Public Information, Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye. Maj Gen...

The Consulate-General and key tourism stakeholders in Uganda and Kenya this morning launched preparations for the 4th Uganda- Kenya Coast Tourism Conference, Exhibition and Fam trip. Under the theme "Leveraging Youth, Innovation & Technology for Responsive & Inclusive Tourism", the Conference and Exhibition will be held on 27th – 29th October 2025 at the Ocean Beach Resort & Spa,...