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Uganda,Rwanda Urged To Boost Cross-Border Trade For Regional Prosperity

Ambassadors from Uganda and Rwanda have called for the promotion of cross-border trade as a catalyst for regional development and stronger bilateral ties. During the Kampala-Kigali Expo on January 26, 2025, Uganda’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Adonia Ayebare, emphasized the importance of establishing

January 27, 2025

National News

France Commits UGX15 Trillion To Boost Uganda’s Development Across Key Sectors

The French government has pledged UGX15 trillion in investments to accelerate Uganda’s growth, focusing on key sectors such as oil and gas, water, agriculture, and education. The investment plan, announced by France’s Ambassador to Uganda, Xavier Sticker, will be implemented over the

January 27, 2025

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President Museveni Rallies Ugandans To Join The Money Economy

Ugandans have been implored to continue joining the money economy to improve their livelihoods. This remark was made by the President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces ( UPDF) H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni

January 27, 2025

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Sad: Principal Geologist James Francis Natukunda Succumbs To Cancer, Leaving A Legacy In Uganda’s Energy Sector

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is mourning the loss of one of its most distinguished officers, Mr. James Francis Natukunda, who passed away on January 24, 2025, at Mulago Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Natukunda, who served

January 25, 2025

Entertainment

Gorgeous: Posh hangout Melila Bar & Lounge Opens In Ishaka

Travelling to the western side of the country, no more worries of descent place to hangout from because a new state of the art bar and lounge has opened in Ishaka -Bushenyi Municipality. The hangout called Melila Bar and Grill is located

January 25, 2025

Big Story

MPs Order ICT Ministry To Probe Telecom Executives Over Illegal SIM Card Practices

Parliament has directed the House Committee on ICT and National Guidance to conduct a thorough investigation into telecom companies’ alleged involvement in illegal SIM card practices. The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, issued the directive during a plenary session following widespread complaints from

January 25, 2025

Health

Parliament Approves Additional UGX 53 Billion For The Stalled Lubowa Specialized Hospital

Parliament has approved an additional UGX53.119 billion for the Lubowa International Hospital project, pushing the total government expenditure on the project to UGX529.588 billion. This decision comes after Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja assured legislators that the hospital, whose completion has faced repeated

January 25, 2025

National News

Ssemakadde Tasks Museveni To Institute Criminal Investigations Into AG Kiryowa Over Corruption

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has formally requested President Yoweri Museveni to initiate a criminal investigation into Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka over allegations of corruption, abuse of office, and conflicts of interest. In a detailed letter authored by ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde,

January 25, 2025

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The Supreme Court is Set to Decide on Kabaziguru’s Case Regarding the Trial Of Civilians In Military Courts

After nearly a decade of legal wrangling, the Supreme Court is poised to issue a landmark decision on the constitutionality of trying civilians in military courts. The ruling, set for January 31, 2025, has been closely watched as a potential turning point

January 25, 2025

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Court Orders Reinstatement Of Land Titles, Awards Shs1Bn To Developer In Nakawa-Naguru Dispute

The High Court’s Commercial Division has directed the Ugandan government to restore land titles to OpecPrime Properties Limited and awarded the company Shs1 billion in damages following a breach of a settlement agreement tied to the Nakawa-Naguru Satellite City project. In a

January 24, 2025