Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni on Monday revisited the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) wartime exploits in Teso, recalling how government forces used air power to defeat a Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebels group led by Vincent Otti nearly two decades ago. Addressing thousands of supporters at …
Read More »Use peace to create wealth, Museveni tells Katakwi
Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the people of Katakwi to take advantage of the peace ushered in by the NRM government to create wealth and improve their livelihoods. The President, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet …
Read More »Museveni hails Arrow Boys for fighting rebels in Teso
Amuria, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid glowing tribute to the Arrow Boys of Teso for their bravery and sacrifice in defending their communities against insurgent forces, describing them as heroes who helped restore peace and stability in the region. Speaking at a campaign rally …
Read More »Museveni takes campaign trail to Teso, emphasizes new cattle restocking plan
Kaberamaido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has started his campaign in the Teso region, reassuring on security and cattle restocking. ” This area once faced insecurity when rebels used to kidnap our children from schools like Lwala Girls School. That dark chapter ended long ago. The NRM …
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COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | While canvassing for votes in the Karamoja sub-region in recent days, presidential candidate Yoweri Museveni urged people in the region to end nomadism and cattle rustling if they are to enjoy the government’s transformative programmes currently underway. According to his message, transformation will be …
Read More »MUSEVENI: Work hard to support church, state and your families
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has challenged congregants at St. Mary’s Cathedral Lubaga to take seriously the examples from the parable of talents and St Paul’s Thessalonians message on hard work, provision and community support. “I call upon you all to concentrate more on the …
Read More »Museveni has transformed Uganda’s economy
COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | Uganda has experienced one of the most impressive rates of economic growth in Africa for the last four decades. This has been possible mostly due to the long period of political stability managed by President Museveni and the good economic policies implemented by his …
Read More »Non-Aligned Movement pays tribute to Raila Odinga
President Museveni officially opens the XIX Nam midterm ministerial review meeting at Munyonyo, reaffirming global south solidarity and collective action Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The XIX Midterm Ministerial Review Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on Wednesday paid tribute to Raila Amolo Odinga, the former …
Read More »Museveni hails return of rebel Col Mande
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has saluted peace-loving Ugandans and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for ensuring sustained stability across the country, describing peace as the foundation upon which Uganda’s progress stands. Speaking during the 63rd Independence Day celebrations today at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, …
Read More »President Museveni urges officer cadets to uphold health, discipline, patriotism and military competence
Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday presided over the commissioning of 352 officer cadets of intake 04/22-25 and professional Cadet short course intake 08/25 at the Uganda Military Academy Kabamba, Mubende District. In his address, President Museveni who is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda …
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