Kagadi, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has offered one hundred fifty million shillings (150M) to families who lost their relatives in the river Nguse boat tragedy in Kagadi district. The President’s offer was announced by Robinah Nabbanja, the Prime Minister of Uganda, while addressing district leaders and …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to eight new laws, setting in motion sweeping reforms that will reshape Uganda’s health regulation, labour protections, energy efficiency, justice system, and creative industries. The presidential assent, announced by the State House Uganda on Wednesday, marks the final constitutional stage …
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Kyankwanzi, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hailed Gen. (Rtd). Caleb Akandwanaho famously known as Gen. Salim Saleh for sacrificing his youthful days to join the liberation struggle. He described him as a symbol of patriotism and a role model for young Ugandans. Gen. Saleh is a …
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Gulu, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has mourned the death of Nathan L’Okori Adiyo, father of the late former Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, describing him as a pillar who raised responsible and disciplined leaders. Mzee L’Okori passed away on March 20, 2026, due to respiratory failure, at …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) Party president Olara Otunnu has described his rare public photo moment with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in Gulu City as a surprise, saying the moment was not planned. The two leaders briefly met and posed for photographs on Saturday …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has praised retired Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo for what he described as corruption-free leadership that helped transform Uganda’s judiciary. Speaking during Owiny-Dollo’s homecoming celebrations on Saturday at Kaunda Parade Ground, the president said that although he often receives reports of corruption …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the current Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has declined to take sides in the ongoing war in the Middle East stating that Uganda maintains friendly relations with many countries involved in the ongoing tensions. Last week, …
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Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has pushed back against critics within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) who have questioned his loyalty to the party. He says his 15 years of service and repeated election victories for the NRM demonstrate his loyalty to the party. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The commissioning of Uganda’s first Islamic insurance firm, Tamini General Insurance, has marked a significant milestone in the country’s financial sector, introducing Sharia-compliant insurance services aimed at broadening financial inclusion. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni presided over the launch held at Millennium Park–Lugogo in Kampala …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has exercised his powers under the prerogative of mercy to pardon jailed businessman Muhammad Ssebuufu. The pardon was confirmed by Uganda Prison Service spokesperson Frank Baine, who stated in a WhatsApp message that it is contained in the President’s Communique …
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