Museveni to Apac and Kwania: Let’s finish the job together

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on residents of Apac and Kwania districts to support the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and its flag bearers in the upcoming elections, emphasizing the party’s continued efforts to drive socio-economic transformation across the Lango sub-region. While addressing campaign rallies in Apac and Kwania, President Museveni presented what he…

Investor appetite surges as Uganda sells USh 2.96 trillion in bonds

The Bank of Uganda has successfully raised nearly USh 2.96 trillion through its October 1, 2025, Treasury bond auction, with strong investor demand across all three maturities on offer — 2-year, 5-year, and 15-year bonds. According to the central bank’s press release, the auction featured reopenings of existing bonds maturing on 13 January 2028 (2-year),…

Vipers SC withdraws from UPL fixture against Kitara in protest over new format

Uganda Premier League side Vipers SC has officially confirmed that they will not participate in their upcoming league match against Kitara FC. The decisive announcement was made on Thursday, October 2, 2025, through a statement released on the club’s official website. “Vipers Sports Club informs its stakeholders, football fans, and the general public that the…

Government declares planned public service strike illegal, urges continued dialogue

The Ugandan government has dismissed the planned industrial action by public service workers as “illegal and premature,” urging labour unions and civil servants to remain committed to serving the nation while salary negotiations continue. Minister of Public Service, Hon. Muruli Mukasa, reaffirmed government’s position that salaries for public officers would be enhanced under a phased,…

St. Thereza Girls celebrates 50 years with a Golden Jubilee ceremony

St. Thereza Girls’ Secondary School Nyamigisa in Masindi District on October 1st, 2025, marked its golden jubilee, celebrating 50 years of educating and empowering the girl child. The celebration, held under the theme of excellence and resilience, also served as a fundraising drive to support the construction of a four-storey classroom and storage block. According…

Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League 2025/26 unveiled with increased sponsorship

The 2025/26 Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League has officially been launched at the sponsors’ head office in Kampala, attended by coaches from various clubs. The ceremony was presided over by FUFA Competitions Director, Hajat Aisha Nalule, who reaffirmed that the federation is fully prepared to kick off the new season with all requirements…

CSOs demand action on sanitation and teacher shortages

Civil society groups in Uganda have called on government to urgently scale up investment in school feeding programs, sanitation, and teacher recruitment, warning that current budget allocations are failing to meet children’s most basic needs. The Uganda Debt Network (UDN) and its partners under the Budget Transparency Initiative said that while government has taken commendable…

Uganda’s rising debt threatens investment in children, CSOs warn

Ugandan civil society organizations (CSOs) have sounded the alarm over what they call a looming crisis for children, as government debt and fiscal pressures continue to consume resources that should be invested in education, health, and social protection. In a press briefing following regional budget conferences in Gulu, Mbarara, Mbale, Arua, Masaka, and Kampala, the…

Experience, power and youth collide for the NRC crown

The battle for the 2025 Ugandan National Rally Championship (NRC) has exploded into a dramatic three-way fight, promising a nail biting conclusion that contrasts sharply with the foregone conclusions of recent seasons. Unlike previous years where champions were crowned with events to spare, this year’s title is almost certain to be decided in the final…

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