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HealthUPDF Launches Six-Month HIV Prevention Injection
The UPDF has introduced Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection administered once every six months. Launched at Bombo Military Hospital, the initiative provides a convenient alternative to daily pills to help Uganda end HIV by 2030.
businessEACOP Shifts More Jobs to Ugandans Ahead of First Oil
EACOP says Ugandans are increasingly taking over key jobs as the pipeline reaches 84 per cent completion ahead of Uganda’s expected first oil production in July.
AfricaUPDF Deploys New Battle Group to Enhance Security Operations in Somalia
The UPDF has deployed Battle Group XLVII to Somalia after rigorous training at Singo. Brig Gen Fred Mwesigye urged the troops to maintain discipline and professionalism as they join the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission.
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Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba says his birthday charity run at Kololo raised over Shs1 billion, with beneficiary charities to be announced soon.
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Uganda has concluded a 10-day Egyptian familiarisation tour aimed at boosting tourism visibility, investment, and stronger bilateral relations with Egypt.
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HealthHealth Ministry Announces Vaccination Campaign as Uganda Battles Measles Outbreak
A measles outbreak has hit 20 districts in Uganda, resulting in 12 deaths and primarily affecting children under five. The Ministry of Health has announced a nationwide vaccination campaign for October 2026 to curb the spread of the contagious disease.
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Government Pledges Funding for Small-Scale Business Groups
Senior Presidential Advisor Moses Byaruhanga has asked small-scale traders to form structured groups to access low-interest government loans. The initiative aims to support businesses that missed out on PDM and Emyooga funding.
Museveni Signs Copyright Law
President Museveni has assented to eight new laws, including the 2026 Copyright Act and health product regulations. These reforms aim to protect artists, improve medical safety, and strengthen labor rights for domestic workers.
Museveni, British Envoy Move to Bolster Economic Ties
President Yoweri Museveni hosted British High Commissioner H.E. Lisa Chesney at State Lodge, Nakasero, to discuss economic cooperation and bilateral ties between Uganda and the United Kingdom.
Uganda Showcases Tourism and Investment Potential to Egyptian Delegation
Uganda has concluded a 10-day Egyptian familiarisation tour aimed at boosting tourism visibility, investment, and stronger bilateral relations with Egypt.
EACOP Shifts More Jobs to Ugandans Ahead of First Oil
EACOP says Ugandans are increasingly taking over key jobs as the pipeline reaches 84 per cent completion ahead of Uganda’s expected first oil production in July.
Lt Gen Muhanga Applauds Troops as UPDF Secures Key Somalia Towns
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Commander of Land Forces, Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga has lauded UPDF troops in Somalia for the successful capture of key towns including Mubarak and Barrire. During an operational visit, the Commander of Land Forces emphasized discipline and Pan-Africanism as vital tools for regional stability.
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View All →Government Pledges Funding for Small-Scale Business Groups
Senior Presidential Advisor Moses Byaruhanga has asked small-scale traders to form structured groups to access low-interest government loans. The initiative aims to support businesses that missed out on PDM and Emyooga funding.
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EACOP Shifts More Jobs to Ugandans Ahead of First Oil
EACOP says Ugandans are increasingly taking over key jobs as the pipeline reaches 84 per cent completion ahead of Uganda’s expected first oil production in July.
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Government Reaffirms Trade Order Enforcement to Foster Orderly Urban Growth
Minister of Local Government Raphael Magyezi has confirmed that Cabinet will proceed with the nationwide trade order enforcement. The directive aims to relocate street vendors to formal markets and improve urban hygiene and planning.
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Posta Uganda Launches Online Marketplace to Boost Trade
The government has introduced Postcom, an online marketplace operated by Posta Uganda, to modernize domestic trade. By leveraging the national postal network for deliveries, the platform aims to empower small businesses and digitize the economy under the supervision of the Uganda Communications Commission.
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Parliament Passes Bill Imposing 30% Tax on Second-Hand Clothes
Uganda's Parliament has approved a 30 percent environmental levy on imported second-hand clothes and increased taxes on cement, sugar, and motorcycle registration. While the new laws introduce a tax amnesty for old debts and raise the VAT threshold to Shs300 million to aid small businesses, critics warn the "mivumba" tax will hurt low-income earners.
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Gen Z Locked In: Youth Across Uganda Ready to Turn Up for Gen MK’s 52nd Birthday
“We’ve grown up in a time where we want to feel seen,” says Clinton, a university student in Kampala. “And when someone in leadership acknowledges us, interacts with us, even casually it matters more than people think.”
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Sports Ministry Endorses MK Birthday Charity Run
The event is set for April 26 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.
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Uganda Commits UGX 905 Billion for AFCON 2027
The tournament, scheduled from June 19 to July 18, 2027, will be co-hosted with Kenya and Tanzania. Officials project that Uganda will receive between 500,000 and 650,000 visitors, with expected spending of at least USD 500 million in the local economy.
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Gen Kainerugaba Donates Sports Equipment, Cash to Support Tooro Kingdom Football Tournament
The Chief of Defence Forces and Special Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has donated sports equipment and UGX 10 million to...
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Gen Kainerugaba, NBA Africa CEO Discuss Basketball Development in Uganda
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has met with the CEO of NBA Africa, Ms. Claire...
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Uganda’s First Oil: Turning Wealth into Lasting Growth
Uganda’s first oil should serve as a foundation for long-term economic growth by driving industrialisation, strengthening local businesses, and funding the country’s transition to a more sustainable energy future.
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At 52, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba Runs with Hope
At 52, Muhoozi stands at a point where experience meets momentum. Uganda’s future will depend on leaders who can enforce discipline, navigate difficult situations, and communicate with clarity, both at home and abroad.
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52 Reasons to Run with the CDF General Muhoozi Kainerugaba
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From Namanve’s Painful Past to Factory Whistles
Namanve’s story as an industrial park began in 1997, when the area was designated as part of Uganda’s national strategy to accelerate industrial growth. Under the stewardship of the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), the park was envisioned as a serviced zone where investors could establish factories, warehouses and business operations, driving employment and technology transfer.
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When Success is Borrowed: How Lifestyle Inflation is Trapping Urban Ugandans
What many fail to recognize is that lifestyle upgrades, once adopted, are difficult to reverse. Rent commitments, car loans, school fees, and subscriptions create fixed costs that lock individuals into a high-expense structure
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