Nicholas Agaba

President Museveni has urged army officers to champion African integration, saying the continent needs bigger markets and stronger political unity to secure its future.

UPDF Land Force has appointed new officers to head finance and public information roles at its headquarters in Bombo

Three former Israeli hostages visited the old Entebbe airport terminal nearly 50 years after the 1976 hijacking.

Uganda is pioneering a new approach that seeks to ensure climate resilience investments improve sovereign credit assessments and reduce the cost of borrowing.

Museveni has challenged the new Cabinet to prioritise wealth creation and move Ugandans from subsistence production into the money economy.

Sixty-one UPDF officers have completed a Platoon Commanders Course in Gulu, with commanders urging discipline, professionalism, and strong leadership.

Robinah Nabbanja has launched construction of Masindi Hospital and an AFCON 2027 training facility, with NEC and the UPDF Engineering Brigade tasked to deliver the projects.

UPDF officers graduating in Jinja were urged to combine professional excellence with loyalty to President Museveni as they completed their staff training course.

Maj Gen Wilberforce Sserunkuma has challenged soldiers attending an ideology course in Moroto to uphold discipline, patriotism and strong relations with civilians.

UPDF has commenced a 16-week pre-deployment training programme for Battle Group 48 at Camp Singo ahead of future peace support operations.

Brig Gen Kosia Kuteesa has officially assumed office as Nakasongola Cantonment Commander, replacing Col David Mugisha.

NRM candidate Paddy Kisembo says the ruling party's strong grassroots support puts him in a good position to win the Kikuube LC5 by-election

EAC ministers have approved new trade, customs and industrial measures aimed at strengthening regional integration and economic growth.

Binance has donated $250,000 to the Uganda Red Cross Society and MSF to strengthen Ebola response efforts in Uganda and the DRC.

Uganda expects economic growth to hit 10 per cent in 2026/27 as commercial oil production begins.

The UPDF has shared its gender inclusion reforms with regional security agencies as Uganda hosted East African delegations seeking lessons on gender-responsive security sector reforms.

The UPDF Armoured Division has donated Shs1 million and bottled water to Buddu FC ahead of the Masaza Cup tournament.

Kiryowa Kiwanuka has taken over as Defence minister, promising lawful defence, stronger systems and better welfare for veterans.

Researchers from Uganda and Spain are using cloud technology to improve MRI scans from low-cost imaging systems, a development that could expand access to advanced diagnostics.

Parliament has approved a €168.9 million loan to finance solar-powered irrigation systems aimed at boosting coffee production and protecting farmers from climate-related losses.