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  ‘I’m Not Aware of Muhoozi Endorsing Me For Speaker’-Oboth-Oboth   Kampala, Uganda | URN | West Budama Central MP, Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, says he is not aware that he has been endorsed by the Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for the post of Speaker of the 12th Parliament. …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Judges, senior lawyers, and prosecutors on Thursday described Court of Appeal Justice Fredrick Egonda-Ntende as “the Chief Justice Uganda never had,” in recognition of his distinguished contribution to jurisprudence, judicial reforms, constitutionalism, and access to justice. The remarks were made during a special sitting of …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | When President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced the appointment of Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi as Uganda’s new Deputy Chief Justice, the decision elevated a legal mind whose career has steadily traversed nearly every layer of Uganda’s justice system. Justice Kazibwe replaces Flavian Zeija, his judiciary intake …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Development Bank (EADB) has announced the establishment of a USD13 million fund dedicated to supporting youth and women-led enterprises across the East African region, in a move aimed at deepening inclusive financing in the region. The Fund, unveiled during the Bank’s …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Japan and Uganda have launched a pilot online outsourcing project aimed at connecting Ugandan tech engineers and innovators with enterprises in Japan through artificial intelligence. The initiative, known as AI-POD (AI-Powered Overseas Delivery), was developed by Ugandan workforce development and digital talent company Maarifasasa in partnership …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda’s leisure biking community has partnered with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) for a 1,000-kilometre motorcycle expedition across six European countries, in a bold campaign to promote Uganda as a premier global tourism destination. The initiative, spearheaded by the Uganda Bikers Association (UBA), is intended …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and his visiting Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday discussed the usage of the River Nile waters, trade, and regional security. According to a statement issued by the State House, Museveni said environmental degradation, particularly the encroachment on wetlands, is …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jubilee Insurance Uganda hosted a high-profile recognition gala to honour its top-performing insurance agents for their exceptional contribution to the company’s growth and customer outreach efforts. The recently held colourful event in Kampala, brought together company executives, financial advisors, and industry stakeholders in celebration …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | A digital school fee loan system is helping thousands of learners in Uganda stay in school by bridging persistent gaps in household income, with at least 31,000 students already supported through mobile-based financing solutions. The intervention, driven by fintech firm Furaha Finserve Uganda Ltd in …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Norbert Mao, one of the aspirants for the post of Speaker to the 12th Parliament, has backed the Patriotic League of Uganda’s (PLU) decision to withdraw support for Speaker Anita Among and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa. He described the decision as a “principled stand against …