Andrew Matege

During the 2026 Labour Day celebrations, President Museveni announced a government plan to build affordable housing for workers near industrial parks. The initiative aims to reduce living costs and improve the welfare of Uganda's growing manufacturing workforce.

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.

Christopher Okello Onyum has been sentenced to death for the ritual murder of four toddlers at a Ggaba daycare center. Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha ruled the crime was a "calculated massacre" that warranted the ultimate penalty.

President Museveni has clarified that the Sovereignty Bill is designed to protect national policy-making, not to restrict foreign investments, remittances, or church donations. He directed Parliament to ensure the final law respects Uganda's free-market economy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned the $300 million Yaobai Cement clinker plant in Moroto. The facility aims to save Uganda $200 million annually by eliminating clinker imports and creating 3,500 jobs in the Karamoja sub-region.

Somali government officials have commended UPDF Battle Group 45 for securing the Barawe sub-sector, a move seen as vital for the success of the upcoming national elections. The delegation emphasized that the peace maintained by Ugandan troops has not only improved local welfare but also created the secure environment necessary for citizens to participate in the democratic process safely.

The UPDF’s OKOA MAISHA 26 medical outreach has delivered life-saving surgeries and essential screenings to hundreds of residents in Bulambuli. By providing free specialized care and cancer testing, the national army is simultaneously improving community health outcomes and strengthening public trust ahead of the exercise’s conclusion on April 25.

At the Africa We Build Summit in Nairobi, President Yoweri Museveni challenged African leaders to move beyond "ideological disorientation" to fix the continent's economy. He argued that resolving strategic bottlenecks in infrastructure and market fragmentation will make Africa's $3.6 trillion economy unstoppable.

Uganda’s Petroleum Resources Programme has been named the top-performing government program as the country nears its first oil production in 2026. With major projects like EACOP and Tilenga nearing completion, the sector has already created over 21,000 jobs and awarded two billion dollars in contracts to local companies.

President Yoweri Museveni and AGRA Chairman Hailemariam Desalegn have moved to strengthen Uganda's agricultural sector through a new partnership focusing on scientific research and financing. The collaboration aims to modernize farming via improved irrigation and livestock feed research, directly impacting national food security and rural household incomes.

President Yoweri Museveni has promised a secure environment for foreign capital during a meeting with a major Danish trade delegation in Kampala. Through the State House Investors Protection Unit, the government is promoting a digital portal designed to eliminate bureaucracy and safeguard investments in agribusiness and renewable energy.

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.