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President Museveni Commissions 280 UPDF Officer Cadets, Calls for Crackdown on Rural Crime

The 280 commissioned officers included 187 professional cadets who began training in February 2026 and 87 Bachelor of Defence Studies cadets who started training on September 18th, 2023. Eleven of the newly commissioned officers are female. Six additional cadets trained abroad, including Officer Cadets Ruhamya Kainerugaba and Andrew Bakira, who attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom.
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Mao Defends IPOD Rules, Tells DP Critics to Challenge Him Properly

“You cannot be a political party on the one side, but at the same time you don’t recognise the legitimacy of the government, which is leading the country. They call the government a junta. So now me, I’m part of a junta,” Mao said.
Crime

Police Arrest 89 Suspects During Disruptive Operations in KMP

“Suspected stolen property was recovered, including two television sets, a bag of new shoes, two hoovers, household items, a knife and other exhibits. Some of the recovered property has already been identified by complainants, while investigations continue to establish the circumstances under which the items were obtained,” ASP Owoyesigyire said.

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Rwanda to Host African Formula One Grand Prix in Early 2030s

The inaugural race will take place once a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera is complete. The track will be developed to meet Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Grade 1 standards, required for hosting Formula One races.
International

Manchester City Found Guilty of Premier League Financial Breaches

According to the Premier League, some sponsorship payments were partly funded by ADUG but were recorded as commercial revenue generated by Manchester City. The commission also found that other arrangements were used to reduce the club’s reported expenses.
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HOIMA: Kabalega International Airport Receives First Passenger Aircraft

Kabalega International Airport also called Hoima International Airport is Uganda’s second international airport after Entebbe. Its construction began in 2018 as part of infrastructure for the oil industry in the Albertine Graben, the planned Uganda Oil Refinery, and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). It is also intended to support tourism and agriculture in western Uganda.

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PFF Slams Court Over Failure to Hear Lukwago’s Bail Application

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"This is no longer just about legal technicalities but about a human life. Counsel Lukwago has dedicated his entire professional life to defending the rule of law and constitutionalism. To see the same system he has served now turn against him in his hour of greatest need is painful," Lulume added.

U.S. Welcomes Libya Election Agreement, Warns Obstructors of Sanctions

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Locetta called for the full implementation of the 4+4 agreement and urged the new House of Representatives leadership, selected on October 6 under Speaker Abdulnabi, to cooperate with UNSMIL (United Nations Support Mission in Libya) and finalise electoral reform laws without delay. She also expressed concern over the High Council of State’s rejection of the 4+4 agreement, urging the body to honour its commitment.

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What the Bank of Uganda’s New Loan Rates Mean for Your Business

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Imported goods are costing more, as the Ugandan Shilling is weakening and already at UGX 4,000 for just 1 US Dollar. If you buy goods, spare parts, or materials from abroad, you now need a lot more Shillings to buy the same amount of stock compared to before.

UDB Issues Ugx 150Bn Grant to Boost Development

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Uganda Development Bank (UDB) in partnership with local contractors has issued a grant of Ugx 150Bn to boost infrastructural development with an aim of...

Government Pledges To Support PSFU With USD 50m In Financial Year 2024/2025

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The government of Uganda has pledged to support the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) with USD 50 million in the next financial year 2023/2024. While...
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President Museveni Commissions 280 UPDF Officer Cadets, Calls for Crackdown on Rural Crime

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The 280 commissioned officers included 187 professional cadets who began training in February 2026 and 87 Bachelor of Defence Studies cadets who started training on September 18th, 2023. Eleven of the newly commissioned officers are female. Six additional cadets trained abroad, including Officer Cadets Ruhamya Kainerugaba and Andrew Bakira, who attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom.
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Mao Defends IPOD Rules, Tells DP Critics to Challenge Him Properly

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“You cannot be a political party on the one side, but at the same time you don’t recognise the legitimacy of the government, which is leading the country. They call the government a junta. So now me, I’m part of a junta,” Mao said.

The Cost of a Gamble: Why Building on Government Land Only Leads to Heartbreak

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The ongoing eviction drive by the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is not a sudden surprise. By law, railway tracks require a 60 metre wide reserve corridor, of 30 metres on each side to keep the public safe and leave room for future projects, like the new Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). Therefore building a home, a shop, a school or a church inside this zone is legally considered trespassing on public property.

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Rwanda to Host African Formula One Grand Prix in Early 2030s

The inaugural race will take place once a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera is complete. The track will be developed to meet Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Grade 1 standards, required for hosting Formula One races.
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Manchester City Found Guilty of Premier League Financial Breaches

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HOIMA: Kabalega International Airport Receives First Passenger Aircraft

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President Museveni Pledges Action to Ensure Uganda’s Readiness for AFCON 2027

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President Museveni Commissions 280 UPDF Officer Cadets, Calls for...

The 280 commissioned officers included 187 professional cadets who began training in February 2026 and 87 Bachelor of Defence Studies cadets who started training on September 18th, 2023. Eleven of the newly commissioned officers are female. Six additional cadets trained abroad, including Officer Cadets Ruhamya Kainerugaba and Andrew Bakira, who attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom.
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Mao Defends IPOD Rules, Tells DP Critics to Challenge...

“You cannot be a political party on the one side, but at the same time you don’t recognise the legitimacy of the government, which is leading the country. They call the government a junta. So now me, I’m part of a junta,” Mao said.
Opinion

The Cost of a Gamble: Why Building on Government...

The ongoing eviction drive by the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is not a sudden surprise. By law, railway tracks require a 60 metre wide reserve corridor, of 30 metres on each side to keep the public safe and leave room for future projects, like the new Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). Therefore building a home, a shop, a school or a church inside this zone is legally considered trespassing on public property.
Crime

Police Arrest 89 Suspects During Disruptive Operations in KMP

“Suspected stolen property was recovered, including two television sets, a bag of new shoes, two hoovers, household items, a knife and other exhibits. Some of the recovered property has already been identified by complainants, while investigations continue to establish the circumstances under which the items were obtained,” ASP Owoyesigyire said.
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Ugandan Businessman Sentenced to18 months in Prison for Forging...

“The letter falsely claimed that the President had directed the Minister to renew Nation Oil Distributors Limited’s contract to continue managing MV Kalangala for another 15 years. Male allegedly delivered the forged letter to the Ministry of Works and Transport, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, and the offices of Nation Oil Distributors Limited in Ndeba,” SHACU said.
Education

Pharmaceutical Society Withdraws Recognition for MUST Pharmacy Program

Dr. Lutoti said that following those findings, the Council issued a Show Cause Notice Ref: 300/PSU/2026 dated September 10th, 2026, requiring MUST to show cause within 30 days why recognition should not be withdrawn and students transferred.
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What the Bank of Uganda’s New Loan Rates Mean...

Imported goods are costing more, as the Ugandan Shilling is weakening and already at UGX 4,000 for just 1 US Dollar. If you buy goods, spare parts, or materials from abroad, you now need a lot more Shillings to buy the same amount of stock compared to before.
Crime

124 Drivers Arrested in Nationwide Drink-Driving Crackdown

“Our message is clear: If you drink alcohol, do not drive,” Kananura said, warning that police would not allow anyone to endanger lives through drink-driving.
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