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    Author: Brendah Owomugisha

    The committee, chaired by the Mbarara City South Member of Parliament (MP), Mwine Mpaka, is meeting with officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport to assess progress on ongoing road projects, examine implementation challenges, and review the ministry's overall performance in the roads sector.
    Police confirmed the death toll reached 24 fatalities (22 students and 2 adults, including the school founder) after the bus lost control, struck a large rock, and overturned. Other 23 students were hospitalized with severe injuries.

    NCBA Auto Show Returns to Kololo for Fifth Edition

    The show will feature displays of new and pre-owned vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, classic and custom-built cars, auto accessories, finance and insurance solutions, as well as live stunt performances, drifting, gymkhana, road safety demonstrations and family entertainment.

    Gov’t Announces UGX 100 Million Prize for Sauti Ya Uganda Anthem Competition

    The competition aims to encourage every Ugandan to confidently sing the National Anthem while promoting the use of Kiswahili and increasing appreciation of the East African Community anthem as Uganda advances regional integration.

    UPDF Passes-out Over 10,000 Recruits as Uganda Trains Record CAR Contingent

    Gen Muhoozi noted that the combined graduating class of 11,978 soldiers is the largest military cohort Uganda has produced since the early 1990s, when the UPDF trained South Africa’s Umkhonto we Sizwe (the African National Congress’ armed wing) and the Lesotho Defence Force.

    Uganda Becomes First East African Nation to Join Invictus Games

    "This milestone reflects our shared commitment to wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women who have sacrificed greatly in service to our nation," Kiwanuka said.

    Akol Hails LCI Elections as Uganda’s Most Transparent as EC Intensifies Preparations

    According to the EC, Local Council I Chairpersons play a vital role in maintaining community security, coordinating local service delivery, overseeing the implementation of government programmes, resolving disputes at the village level and promoting accountability in local governance.

    Minister Nabakooba Intervenes in 40-Year Bugiri Land Dispute

    She announced that a multi-agency committee comprising officials from the Ministry of Lands, the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, and the Inspectorate of Government will investigate the dispute.

    Chris Obore, Six Others Remanded Over Alleged UGX 31.8 Billion Embezzlement, Money Laundering

    The prosecution further alleged that between January 2023 and April 2026, Obore, and his accomplices jointly processed, approved and received over UGX 10. 893 billion, knowing at the time of processing and receipt the funds were proceeds of crime. The allegation forms part of the money laundering charges before the court.

    Minister of Local Gov’t Warns Against Poor-Service Delivery, Pledges Tough Anti-Corruption Measures

    “We are not going to allow a poor-performing CAO to remain a CAO. Monitoring and evaluation is one key component we shall work on,” the minister noted.

    Uganda Plans Emergency Evacuation for Citizens in South Africa-Ambassador Amoru

    According to Amoru, the deteriorating security situation has been driven by coordinated protests that have pressed on for the past three months. The demonstrations, led by vigilante groups, have increasingly targeted African migrants accused of competing with South African citizens for limited employment opportunities.

    NRM’s Idah Nabayigga Wins Kalangala Woman MP By-Election

    The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has retained the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament seat after its candidate, Idah Nabayigga, emerged victorious in Wednesday's...

    EC Declares Readiness for Kalangala Woman MP By-Election

    The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared itself fully prepared to conduct the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election scheduled for Wednesday, June 24,...

    Analysts Back Shs72.1 Trillion Budget but Warn on Delivery and Accountability

    Economic and governance analysts have welcomed Uganda's Shs72.1 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, describing it as a major opportunity to accelerate economic...

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