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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed government ministries to fast-track financing, guarantee markets and support battery production after the successful Pearl to Cape Expedition demonstrated Uganda's ability to manufacture and export electric vehicles.
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AfricaMuseveni Directs Ministries to Support Kiira Motors After Electric Bus Expedition to South Africa
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed government ministries to fast-track financing, guarantee markets and support battery production after the successful Pearl to Cape Expedition demonstrated Uganda's ability to manufacture and export electric vehicles.
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NationalUPDF Salutes Gen. Moses Ali as Lion of West Nile
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces and Parliament have honored the late Gen (Rtd) Moses Ali, praising him as a courageous freedom fighter and the "lion of West Nile." The former Second Deputy Prime Minister passed away at age 87, leaving behind a profound legacy of military service, political resilience, and regional peacebuilding.
AfricaAfrica CDC Urges US to Lift Uganda Ebola Travel Restrictions
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has appealed to the U.S. government to lift temporary Ebola-related travel restrictions on Uganda. Africa CDC Director General Dr. Jean Kaseya emphasized that Uganda has successfully contained the virus, tracking no new cases since late June 2026, and urged scientific evidence over broad travel penalties.

Ex-Intelligence Chief James Birungi Remains on Remand as Co-Accused Secure Bail

UPDF Leads Secure Delivery of Food Relief to Fight Hunger in Karamoja
Minister for Karamoja Affairs Hon. Lokii John Baptist has spearheaded a coordination meeting in Kaabong District to roll out over nine million kilograms of emergency relief food. The initiative targets vulnerable communities facing severe drought across the nine districts of the Karamoja sub-region.

Uganda Airlines orders eight Boeing aircraft to expand fleet

Museveni Hails Late Gen. Moses Ali as a Patriot, Freedom Fighter
President Yoweri Museveni has honored the late Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali as a patriot and peacemaker, praising his role in ending military conflict and advancing infrastructure development in the West Nile sub-region.

Minister Balaam Probes Mbale Land Office Over Corruption Allegations
Minister Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi has launched a crackdown on the Mbale Ministry Zonal Office following persistent public complaints over land corruption across the Bugisu sub-region.

Ministry of Works Proposes Electronic Clocking System for Drivers to Curb Road Accidents
Uganda's Ministry of Works and Transport has proposed an electronic clocking-in system for PSV drivers to monitor fatigue and driving hours following a string of fatal crashes, alongside major reforms to road construction management.
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Airtel Uganda, ICT Ministry Join Forces to Boost Digital Inclusion

Kinyara Sugar Commissions Shs600 Million Maternity Unit to Boost Maternal Healthcare in Masindi
Kinyara Sugar Limited has commissioned a modern Shs600 million maternity unit at Kinyara Health Centre III in Masindi District, a major investment expected to improve maternal and emergency obstetric healthcare for thousands of families. The facility, built by the Sarrai Group in memory of Sarjit Kaur Rai, includes an operating theatre, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), High Dependency Unit (HDU) and other specialised maternity services

Gov't Seeks NSSF Partnership for Long-Term Capital Development
Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has challenged the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to deploy its growing financial resources to fund Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy. While Board Chair Dr. David Ogong and MD Patrick Ayota revealed that NSSF assets have grown to Shs 32.8 trillion, they urged the government to establish a pipeline of secure, bankable projects to safeguard workers' savings.

Museveni, Qatari Tycoons Strike Deal to Build Fruits, Coffee Processing Hubs
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hosted a delegation from Al Mansour Holdings at State House, Entebbe, to broker an economic partnership between Uganda and Qatar. The multi-sectoral talks focused on deploying Qatari capital, technology, and equipment into fruit processing, coffee value addition, pharmaceuticals, energy, and logistics to drive job creation.
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Uganda Becomes First East African Nation to Join Invictus Games Community
Uganda has joined the Invictus Games community as the first East African member and will make its debut at the 2027 Games in Birmingham.

Uganda Para Powerlifting Team Eyes Commonwealth Glory
Uganda’s para powerlifting team has intensified training ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where three athletes will represent the country

Tayebwa Launches Sports-Agro Alliance in Bushenyi to Boost Banana Export Value
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has represented President Museveni at the first-ever Olympic Tooke Run in Bushenyi, celebrating the commercial evolution of Uganda's banana-flour industry.

UPDF FC Elects New Leadership Team
UPDF FC has elected a new leadership team as the club seeks to strengthen governance, funding, player development and competitiveness.
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Road investment can transform Uganda’s economy and communities
Better roads can lower business costs, improve access to services, strengthen communities and drive Uganda’s long-term economic growth.
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Why Industrial Parks Matter for Uganda’s Future:
Already, about 700,000 youth join the labour market annually, yet the National Planning Authority estimates that nearly 885,000 jobs will be needed each year to absorb new entrants. This gap explains why industrialization is no longer simply an economic option for Uganda but a necessity.

Uganda’s SMEs Face Cash Flow Test as First Oil Nears
Uganda’s oil boom could transform the economy, but without financial support and liquidity, many local businesses risk missing out on the opportunities it promises.

The Politics of God & God in Africa: How Witchdoctors & Pastors Are Cashing In on Uganda's Cabinet Frenzy
As long as cabinet positions are viewed less as burdens of national service and more as crowns of power, prestige and access to seemingly infinite resources, the shrines will remain crowded, the prophets will keep prophesying, and politicians will continue desperately searching for favour everywhere; in State House corridors, in whispered networks, and in the spiritual realm itself.

Kiwoko Hospital PAYE Ruling Clarifies When Specialist Doctors Become Employees
In a landmark and highly instructive decision of Kiwoko Hospital v URA, Application No. 206 of 2024, the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) provided much-needed guidance on the distinction between employment and consultancy relationships within the healthcare sector.





