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Gen Muhoozi To Stand For Presidency in 2031

The Executive Secretary to the PLU National Chairman, Hon. David Kabanda, has officially declared all attendees at Thursday’s press conference as the “historicals” of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU). Kabanda, who is also the Member of Parliament for Kasambya, further announced that the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and PLU Chairman, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, […]

Museveni To Name Uganda’s Crude Oil Today

President Yoweri Museveni is set to unveil the name of Uganda’s crude oil at the Kingfisher Production Facility on the shores of Lake Albert today. According to a statement by Statehouse, the naming of the crude oil will mark a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward first oil, giving Ugandan crude a clear commercial […]

PAP Awards 2026: Here’s Why Victoria Sugar Was Recognized With African Development Entrepreneur Award

Victoria Sugar Ltd was on weekend recognised with the 2026 African Development Entrepreneur (Industrialist) Award by the Pan-African Pyramid (PAP) for its contribution to industrialisation, job creation, value addition, tax generation and economic development in Uganda. The award was presented at the 2026 Pan-African Pyramid Awards held at Speke Resort Munyonyo where PAP recognised individuals, […]

Jinja Airfield Upgrade To Boost Domestic Aviation – UCAA

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has revealed that the upgrade of Jinja Airfield is set to boost domestic flights in the country. According to a statement released by UCAA, Jinja Airfield got an upgrade with its runway, taxiway, and apron transformed from gravel surfaces into a modern paved runway and parallel taxiway. The project […]

Cabinet Approves Use of NIN as TIN For Paying Taxes

Cabinet has approved the use of the National Identification Number (NIN), issued by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for paying taxes for all individuals in Uganda going forward. The development was announced by the Minister of ICT and National Guidance Hon Justine Kasule Lumumba, while addressing Journalists […]

Three TikTokers Arrested Over Allegedly Publishing Fake News

Police at Jinja Road are holding three suspects in connection with the alleged publication of fake news and the unlawful obtaining or disclosure of personal data on social media platforms. The Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Kawala Racheal, revealed that the incident reportedly occurred in July 2026 and involved activities on social media platforms. The suspects […]

Former Prison Warder Anguyo Convicted of Killing Four People

The High Court sitting at Kiboga Presided over by Hon. Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga, on Monday convicted Prison Warder Anguyo Moses of seven criminal charges after he pleaded guilty to the murder of four people, robbery of clothes at gunpoint, and threatening violence against SP Niwagaba Ivan, the Officer in Charge of Kiboga Government […]

Four Police Officers Dismissed From Force Over UGX 15 Billion Gold Scam

The Uganda Police Force has dismissed four counter terrorism officers, after the Police Disciplinary Court convicted them of abandoning their official duties and self-deployed to guard an illegal gold refinery, where a fraudulent USD 4 million (approximately UGX 15 Billion) gold transactions were being facilitated. According to the Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, the dismissal follows […]

Gov’t Rolls Out Free Fertilizers to Boost Farmers Under PDM

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has launched nationwide fertilizer distribution to help farmers take advantage of the ongoing rains and boost production under the Parish Development Model. Hon. Frank Tumwebaze said Cabinet directed an immediate rollout, targeting key crops including coffee, tea, cocoa and other strategic commodities. “The first phase is […]