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12 July 2026, 12:31 pm
Mobile passport service brings immigration services closer to Ugandans
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Internal Affairs has intensified its mobile passport enrollment program to bring passport application and renewal services closer to eligible Ugandans, particularly those who are unable to access services at its offices. Recently, a team…
8 July 2026, 9:34 am
Government launches National Inventory to protect public land
By Ronald Ssemagonja The State Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Harriet Ntabazi, has warned illegal occupants of government land to vacate as the government launches a national inventory of all public land. Speaking at a national stakeholders’ workshop…
6 July 2026, 8:41 pm
Local leaders hail first day of LC register update exercise
By Ronald Ssemagonja Local Council chairpersons in different villages have described the first day of the Local Council register update exercise as generally successful but urged the Electoral Commission to strictly verify voters’ places of residence before registration. Prince Tibamwenda,…
6 July 2026, 10:29 am
EC chairperson urges Ugandans to participate in LC and Women Council elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, has called on Ugandans to actively participate in the upcoming Local Council (LC) and Women Council elections, describing them as an important part of grassroots governance. Justice…
4 July 2026, 8:49 am
UCC urges parents to monitor children’s mobile phone use
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has called on parents and guardians to take a more active role in supervising their children’s use of mobile phones and the internet, warning that unsupervised access exposes children to numerous online…
26 June 2026, 11:23 am
Muyingo appointed acting education minister, urges quality training
By Ronald Ssemagonja President Yoweri Museveni has appointed the Minister of State for Higher Education, Hon. Dr Crysostom Muyingo, as the Acting Minister of Education and Sports. In a statement issued by the Presidential Press Unit, the President confirmed that…
24 June 2026, 10:13 am
Government unveils Shs14.24 billion water project for Hoima ahead of AFCON 2027
The Government of Uganda, through the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has unveiled a Shs14.24 billion water project for Hoima City aimed at improving water supply ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The announcement was made…
16 June 2026, 11:19 am
Museveni challenges leaders to build Uganda’s middle class at ministers…
By Ronald Ssemagonja President Yoweri Museveni has urged leaders to focus on transforming Ugandans into a strong middle-income population as a key strategy for achieving sustainable national development. Museveni made the remarks yesterday while officially opening the Ministers’ Induction Retreat…
10 June 2026, 11:09 am
Museveni orders review of veterans’ funds as Uganda marks 37th Heroes Day
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda marked the 37th Heroes Day celebrations at State Lodge, Nakasero, Kampala, under the theme, “Protecting the Gains as We Make a Qualitative Leap into High Middle-Income Status.” The event attracted selected dignitaries, including government officials, veterans,…
9 June 2026, 10:01 am
Government swears in 78 ministers as police caution on UNEB fees misuse
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the successful vetting of ministerial appointees by Parliament last week, as required under the Fourth Schedule of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, at least 78 officials today took the Oaths of Office and…