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 …
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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, …
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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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Otuke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said government is considering a flat-rate cattle compensation plan across northern Uganda, a proposal he has discussed with leaders in Lango, Teso and Acholi sub-regions. Speaking at campaign rallies in Alebtong and later in Otuke District on Thursday, Museveni …
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Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially launched his presidential campaigns at Bukalasa Agricultural College grounds in Luweero, where he delivered a powerful call for accountability and pledged to intensify the fight against theft of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds and government drugs. Accompanied by …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has indicated that the Ugandan economy will reap big from the knowledge economy, that includes biotechnology breakthroughs led by Dr. Matthias Magoola, the Founder of pharmaceutical firm Dei BioPharma Ltd. While launching the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Manifesto for the …
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Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | It was a bright, expectant Monday afternoon in Munyonyo. Speke Resort Convention Centre was aglow in yellow banners, the color of the NRM, fluttering in the breeze. Party officials, supporters, dignitaries and guests streamed in, the air full of chatter and the promise of something …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday pledged fresh funding initiatives for different social and economic groups across Uganda, moments after being officially nominated as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate for the upcoming elections. Addressing thousands of jubilant supporters at Kololo Independence Grounds, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was on Tuesday officially nominated as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer for the 2026–2031 term, reaffirming his leadership of the ruling party and setting out an ambitious agenda for Uganda’s next chapter of growth.Speaking shortly after his nomination, …
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“Uganda’s oil and gas story is still being written. But it cannot be told in full without recognising the leadership that turned forgotten potential into an opportunity for generations.” COMMENT | DR FRED KABAGAMBE-KALIISA | Veteran Ugandan journalist Tonny Owana recently shared a 1980 article by Ilakut Ben Bella, first …
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