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The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, has announced that the Quarter Three expenditure limits for the Financial Year 2025/26 have been issued at a time when Uganda is enjoying sustained macroeconomic stability. Speaking during the Q3 Press Briefing, Dr. Ggoobi noted that the country’s economy is experiencing strong growth, stable prices, and a steady...

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group 45, operating under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), has reiterated its commitment to working closely with Somali security forces to strengthen joint operations against the Al-Shabaab terrorist group and enhance civilian protection. This was emphasized during a meeting between the Battle Group 45 Commander, Col Justus Musenene,...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni held his second campaign rally of the day in Lira City/District, where he emphasised that peace— the first National Resistance Movement (NRM) contribution to Uganda—is the foundation of all development and warned against any attempts to destabilise the country. Addressing a mammoth crowd, President Museveni said Uganda’s progress in infrastructure, energy, agriculture and industry has only...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential flag bearer for the 2026 general elections, returned to the Lango Sub-region, beginning his first campaign rally of the day in Kole District.  While addressing thousands of supporters at Aculbanya Secondary School playground, President Museveni assured the residents of Kole of the government's commitment to wealth creation,...

Police have arrested a 20-year-old man, Musana Ivan, following the circulation of a video on social media in which he is seen wearing a military jacket and making inciting statements while posing as a member of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). According to the Police Spokesperson, Ms. Rachael Kawala, preliminary investigations have established that Musana is not a UPDF...

As part of the ongoing East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) tour, the Hon. Minister of Energy and Mineral Development of Uganda, together with the Deputy Minister of Energy of the United Republic of Tanzania, today visited the Marine Storage & Terminal (MST) facility in Tanga Region, Tanzania, to appraise progress and assess readiness of this critical export infrastructure.The...

The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has distributed laptops to 176 District Communication Officers in a move aimed at improving the flow of government information and enhancing coordinated communication at the local government level. The handover took place at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala and was officiated by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Aminah Zawedde. The initiative forms...

The Minister of State for Gender and Culture, Hon. Peace Mutuuzo, has updated the public on government’s progress in implementing the National Revolving Fund for Creatives, describing it as a major step toward strengthening Uganda’s creative economy. Speaking during a press conference held at the Uganda Media Centre, Hon. Mutuuzo said the fund is designed to support musicians, enhance copyright...

The Chairperson and members of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) General Court Martial, alongside the heads of the Division and Unit Court Martials, have officially taken oath at the Supreme Court premises in Kampala. The swearing-in marks the completion of a fully established General Court Martial, strengthening the military justice system with a clear framework for addressing disciplinary issues...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential flag bearer for the 2026 general elections, has underscored the critical role of peace in Uganda, describing it as a foundation for wealth, jobs and development.  “When you hear people talking of violence, know they are your enemies, they are enemies of wealth, jobs, development, like the roads we...