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4 May 2026, 4:02 pm
Jinja to host 32nd National Agricultural Show in June
Ronald Ssemagonja The 32nd National Agricultural Show and the 5th National Agricultural Education Show will take place from 26th June to 11th July 2026 at the UNFFE showgrounds in Jinja. The event has been confirmed by relevant organisers today at…
2 May 2026, 11:15 am
Uganda marks Labour Day with focus on decent work and economic priorities
By Ronald Ssemagonja Much as the origin of the establishment of International Labour Day stems from protests by American workers in 1886 demanding an eight-hour workday, which prompted socialist parties and trade unions in 1889 to set aside 1st May,…
3 April 2026, 2:30 pm
Uganda Bureau of Statistics releases revised dissemination calendar
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has today released a revised calendar for completed surveys and census reports. The announcement was made by the Bureau’s spokesperson, Didacus Okoth, on behalf of the Executive Director, Dr Chris Mukiza,…
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…