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Museveni promises airport and new roads as Karamoja reaps peace dividend

Karenga/Kaabong, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised the transformation of the Karamoja sub-region, highlighting four decades of progress in peace, education, and infrastructure while unveiling new development projects to boost connectivity and tourism. Addressing residents in Karenga, Museveni reflected on the region’s journey from insecurity to stability, crediting the government’s disarmament efforts for…

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New alliance targets Rwanda’s digital divide with free internet and skills training

Kigali, Rwanda — In a move aimed at advancing Rwanda’s digital transformation agenda, Airtel Africa Foundation has entered into a partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), and Cisco to strengthen digital skills development across the country. The collaboration, under the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative, focuses on closing the…

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21 aspirants cleared to battle for Masindi parliamentary seats

Masindi, Uganda — A total of 21 candidates have been nominated to contest for parliamentary seats in Masindi District following a two-day nomination exercise that began on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The exercise was conducted by Masindi District Election Administrator and Returning Officer, Kastrovas Kakaire, at the Electoral Commission offices in Kijungu, Masindi. Day one…

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Big names, new faces as MP nominations set 2026 race ablaze

On Day 2 of Uganda’s parliamentary nomination process, the country’s political landscape buzzed with energy yesterday as veteran politicians, government ministers, activists, entertainers, and first-time aspirants converged at various nomination centers across the country, vying for a seat in the esteemed legislative body. From comeback bids by political veterans to fresh faces promising reform, the…

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Celebrating Uganda’s best storytellers: UNJA 2026 now open

Kampala, Uganda – Submissions are now open for the 12th Uganda National Journalism Awards (UNJA), an annual competition that recognises excellence and integrity in Ugandan media. The awards, organised by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), invite entries from journalists and media houses across the country whose work was published or broadcast in 2025….

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Museveni vows to transform West Nile as 7th term campaign heats up

Maracha/Koboko, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni continued his campaign trail in the West Nile sub-region, addressing enthusiastic crowds in Maracha and Koboko as he seeks a seventh term in office. The long-serving leader highlighted the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s achievements in infrastructure, education, and economic transformation, while promising to expand ongoing development projects if…

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Government releases UGX 18.4 trillion to drive infrastructure, wages, and service delivery in Q2

Kampala, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has released UGX 18.43 trillion to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies for the second quarter (Q2) of the 2025/26 financial year, reinforcing its commitment to infrastructure development, wage payments, and improved service delivery. This brings total releases for the first half of the financial year to UGX 38.61 trillion,…

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