The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, in collaboration with Hoima City authorities, has launched construction works on the 7.5-kilometre Nyamasoga–Katooke Road in Buseruka Sub-county, Hoima District. The road project, part of EACOP’s Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) programme, is aimed at improving access, trade, and livelihoods for communities living along the crude oil pipeline route….
Soroti/Serere, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni has reaffirmed peace and wealth creation as central pillars of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) manifesto during campaign rallies held on Monday in Serere and Soroti districts. Addressing supporters in Serere District, the President said the area, once scarred by insurgencies led by Alice Lakwena and other rebel groups,…
Uganda’s development path reflects the complex realities facing many emerging economies. It is marked by grand infrastructure projects, ambitious social programs, and a continued dependence on external financing that raises questions about sovereignty and long-term sustainability. A recent analysis by the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), based on the Ministry of Finance’s semi-annual assessment…
On October 24, 2025, I graduated from Uganda Christian University with a Master of Divinity (MDiv), a moment that marked the culmination of years of dedication. My journey began in July 2017, with coursework completed by June 2019. However, my transition into a leadership role as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) on October 1, 2019, coincided…
Kotido/Moroto, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the incumbent and flag bearer of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), continued his presidential campaign in the Karamoja sub-region on October 27, 2025, emphasizing peace, development, and transformation as the foundation of Uganda’s progress under NRM leadership. Accompanied by First Lady Maama Janet Museveni, the President addressed supporters…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kampala, Uganda | A coalition of youth leaders from across Uganda’s major political parties has united under the Inter-Party Youth Platform (IYOP) to demand sweeping reforms in the country’s transport and road safety systems, following a tragic road crash that claimed 46 lives on the Kampala–Gulu Highway in the early hours of October 22, 2025….
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