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8 October 2026, 2:48 pm
Kadaga calls for protection of Ugandan businesses in South Sudan
By Ronald Ssemagonja The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of East African Affairs, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to regional integration while calling for the protection of the safety, dignity and economic interests of Ugandans…
8 October 2026, 1:49 pm
NIRA warns public against paying for free registration and ID services
By Geoffrey Okwong The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has warned residents in Pader against paying money for services that are provided free of charge, following concerns that some people seeking national identification services may be asked to pay.…
7 October 2026, 8:43 pm
NIRA funding gaps limit field registration services in Pader
By Geoffrey Okwong Limited funding is affecting the ability of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) to regularly take registration and national identification services to communities across Pader District. Denis Niwamanya, the NIRA District Registration Officer for Pader, said…
2 October 2026, 12:25 pm
Katumba tasks Acholi leaders on accountability
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Public Service Minister Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala has challenged local government leaders in the Acholi Sub-region to strengthen supervision and accountability before demanding additional staff and resources from the government. Katumba made the remarks today in…
30 September 2026, 8:37 pm
Alum urges RDCs to monitor government programmes until results are achieved
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Minister of State for Economic Monitoring in the Office of the President, Hon. Santa Sandra Alum Ogwang, has challenged Resident District Commissioners and security officials in Greater Masaka to strengthen monitoring, accountability and follow-up of…
23 September 2026, 10:24 am
Uganda launches cooperative education programme
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda has launched a cooperative education programme aimed at enabling higher education institutions to train students in cooperative management and offer qualifications ranging from diplomas to PhDs. The programme was launched yesterday during the National Cooperative Conference…
16 September 2026, 9:30 am
ONC holds special prayer to honour Uganda’s liberation heroes
As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni marked his 82nd birthday on September 15, 2026, the Office of the National Chairman (ONC) organised a special prayer ceremony in memory of men and women who participated in Uganda’s liberation struggle. The ceremony, held…
14 September 2026, 8:41 pm
Akori applauds government for extending drought relief to affected districts
By Isaac Olweny Agago Woman Member of Parliament who doubles as the State Minister for Northern Uganda, Hon. Beatrice Akello Akori, has commended President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the government for extending emergency food relief to drought-affected communities beyond the…
12 September 2026, 4:35 pm
Minister Santa Ogwang cracks whip on corruption in PDM, restocking programs
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Honourable Minister of State for Economic Monitoring in the Office of the President and Woman Member of Parliament for Oyam District, Santa Sandra Alum Ogwang, has issued a stern warning to individuals misusing funds meant…
12 September 2026, 10:09 am
Alupo arrives in India ahead of BRICS summit
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda’s Vice President, Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, has arrived in New Delhi, India, ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit. Alupo was received at Indira Gandhi International Airport by India’s Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship,…