Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Director of Butabika National Referral Hospital, Dr Juliet Nakku has revealed that the country does not have a secure forensic psychiatry ward. Appearing before the Committee on Health on Wednesday, 08 April 2026, Nakku called for urgent recruitment of forensic psychiatrists to …
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Uganda’s embassies in Europe and the Americas pledge stronger push in ECD-review Frankfurt retreat Frankfurt, Germany | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Ugandan embassies have been informed that Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) funding for FY 2026/27 will be based on a strategic and evidence-based assessment after evaluating each mission against …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s Victor Kiplangat is among the high-profile athletes set to compete in the 2026 Paris Marathon scheduled for April 12. Dominic Otuchet, president of Uganda Athletics, confirmed on Tuesday that Kiplangat will take part in the World Athletics event in Paris. He said Kiplangat, the …
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Stronger deposits and lending mirror wider gains across banking sector Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Baroda Uganda reported a 17% increase in annual profit, as steady loan growth and rising customer deposits underscored momentum across Uganda’s banking industry. Profit after tax rose to Shs 156.8 …
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OPINION | MARY NASSALI | On any given day in Kampala, it is common to see people carrying bottled water in taxis, offices, construction sites, restaurants, and homes. What was once considered a convenience product for travel or special occasions has steadily become an everyday necessity. As urbanisation expands and …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda has committed an additional 905 billion Shillings to strengthen its preparedness to co-host the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA tournament in 2027. Denis Mugimba, the Chairperson of the Communications and Signage Sub-Committee, says the country remains on course to host matches at key venues, including …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Ugandan government has announced visa waivers for visitors traveling to the country during the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Uganda will co-host the tournament with Kenya and Tanzania between June 19-July 18, 2027. The announcement was made Tuesday by Dennis K. Mugimba, …
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While partners are largely upgrading existing facilities, Uganda has taken a more capital-intensive route, investing heavily in new stadium construction Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda’s multi-billion shilling push to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is facing intensifying scrutiny after Parliament exposed critical infrastructure shortfalls. This raises …
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After years of U.S-backed investment, the transfer of data systems marks a shift from external support to state control COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | In a district hospital in eastern Uganda, a mother waits as a clinician opens an electronic medical records system instead of reaching for a paper …
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COMMENT | BETTY NAMUBIRU | Across the African continent, oil-producing countries such as Nigeria, Angola, and Ghana have demonstrated that deliberate policies centered on joint ventures, structured enterprise development, and phased skills development can increase local participation in operations to between 70 and 80 percent. Uganda is pursuing a …
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