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3 March 2026, 1:27 pm
Government rolls out mobile passport units, clarifies visa-free travel and onlin…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Internal Affairs has introduced Mobile Passport Units to assist Ugandans who are unable to physically visit passport offices for interviews and biometric capture. Addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre, the ministry spokesperson, Simon…
24 February 2026, 4:24 pm
Government confirms LC elections before May 2026
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, has confirmed that elections for Local Council (LC) I and II will be conducted between March and early May 2026. Magyezi made the remarks while addressing the media at the…
7 February 2026, 6:57 pm
Ministry releases February 2026 weather update, urges farmers to use rain wisely
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Water and Environment has released the national weather update for February 2026, advising the public—particularly farmers—to make proper use of any rainfall received during the month. Speaking yesterday through the Permanent Secretary, Dr Alfred…
9 January 2026, 1:25 pm
Government releases Q3 funds, assures strong economic performance
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, through the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, has released the Quarter Three financial disbursements for the 2025/2026 Financial Year. The announcement was made today at…
8 January 2026, 11:05 am
Government launches shs 28 billion fund to support creatives
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa As part of the government’s efforts to support and promote creative talents, including musicians, actors, film producers, writers, journalists, and others, the Government of Uganda has launched a creatives’ fund known as the Creative Uganda Resolve…
16 December 2025, 8:05 am
Uganda Land Commission launches land inventory as UEDCL secures $50 million loan
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda Land Commission is a constitutional body established under Article 238 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, tasked with holding and managing all government land within and outside the country. The Commission is also…
23 November 2025, 11:29 am
Government orders engineers to document local infrastructure projects
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has directed all Local Government Engineers across the country to thoroughly document infrastructure projects within their jurisdictions. Kumumanya issued the directive while addressing District, City, and…
10 November 2025, 9:36 am
Museveni swears in new inspector general of government and principal judge
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the expiry of the tenure of former Inspector General of Government (IGG), Hon. Betty Kamya, President Yoweri Museveni yesterday presided over the swearing-in of the newly appointed IGG, Hon. Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze, at Mbale State…
5 November 2025, 10:01 am
PM Nabbanja tours flooded arcades; Pearl Bank, govt launch FMD vaccine drive
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, yesterday, on the directive of President Yoweri Museveni, toured various arcades in Kampala that were affected by last week’s floods. Nabbanja was accompanied by the Ministers of Kampala…
1 November 2025, 11:17 am
Magyezi hands over vehicles as UNEB prepares for PLE
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Rafael Magyezi, yesterday officiated the handover ceremony of vehicles to local government leaders at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. A total of 176 double-cabin pickups were given to 135 District Chairpersons, 10 City…