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Uganda: Museveni Deploys Pioneer Graduates of Uganda’s National Defence College in Latest UPDF Changes

President Museveni, who is also the commander in chief of the armed forces, has in the latest UPDF reshuffle deployed at least 14 of the 18 pioneer graduates of the Uganda National Defence College in Buikwe district. In the latest changes communicated by the defence spokesperson, Brig Felix Kulayigye on Saturday, Brig Peter Onzia Chandia […]

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Uganda: Another Suspect in Nagirinya Murder Case Turns Against Colleagues

Another suspect in the ongoing case of the kidnap and murder of social worker Maria Nagirinya has asked court to have him relocated from Luzira prison after implicating his co-accused. Sharif Mpanga, a boda boda rider made the request to Justice Isaac Muwata after implicating fellow boda boda rider , Nasif Kalyango, Copriyam Kasolo and […]

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Uganda: Pupils Respond Positively to Instructional Learning Change in Schools

Racheal Kadaga was admitted in primary four last year 2022 at African Soup Primary School located in Nabikabala village, Namutumba district, but realised a very different system of teaching using instructional materials was being used impart knowledge onto learners. At first Kadaga felt the system was disorienting since she was used to the traditional way […]

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Uganda: Govt Rolls Out Shs805bn Project to Support Women Enterprises

The Ugandan government has launched a $217 million approximately shs805 billion project named Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises(GROW) aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs in the country. The money is a grant from the World Bank and the five year project that seeks to enable women led enterprises grow and transition to the […]

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Uganda: Oil Pipeline Project Impoverishes Thousands

Land, Livelihoods Lost for Fossil Fuel Project Disastrous for Climate The French fossil-fuel giant TotalEnergies’ planned oil pipeline in East Africa has devastated thousands of people’s livelihoods in Uganda and will contribute to the global climate crisis. The project will displace more than 100,000 people, has caused food insecurity and household debt, caused children to […]

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Uganda: Drilling for Oil Under Conservationist Spotlight

Kampala, Uganda — Drilling of production wells for both the Kingfisher and Tilenga oil projects has picked up pace in recent months ahead of first oil scheduled for 2025. “The drilling of production wells is proceeding as planned towards first Oil in 2025,” says Ernest Rubondo, the executive director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda. […]

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Uganda: Cotton Factory Transforms Cassava Farmers’ Fortunes

Growing up, Aleje Modesta’s future seemed bleak. She was raised in a humble setting in a small village in Bukedea District. Modesta’s story is not an isolated case in Uganda. The difference in her narrative is she didn’t relent, nor did she wallow in pity but rather hers is a story of perseverance. In 1997, […]

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Uganda: How Security Planned, Grabbed Bobi Wine At Entebbe Airport

Security on Thursday morning grabbed National Unity Platform president, Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine shortly after landing at Entebbe International Airport. Early this week, NUP leaders asked the party supporters to throng Entebbe Airport in big numbers to welcome their leader who was returning from abroad. In a procession dubbed the “one million […]

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Uganda: How Gold Cartels Operate in Uganda

The recent arrest and remand of David Balondemu, chairman of the Kampala District Land Board (KDLB), has sent ripples through the real estate and gold dealing communities. Last week, Balondemu was charged in court and remanded for allegedly obtaining money under false pretenses and conspiracy to commit a felony. His associates, James Jeff Mugisha and […]

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Uganda: ‘Sports Must Go With Discipline’ – President Museveni Tips Athletes

President Yoweri Museveni has advised athletes that they must be disciplined if they want to go far with their sports careers. “Alcohol, prostitution, fighting and all that, don’t go well with sports and they can ruin your life. Sports must go with discipline and the fear of the Lord, then your future will be bright,” […]