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Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public University in Busoga Sub-Region

“After discussing the proposal to establish Busoga University as a public university, Cabinet decided to name it Iganga University,” Lumumba said.

Omukama Nyabongo I Names Interim Government, Maintains Prime Minister Rwomiire

Culture

Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, a son to Prince Christopher Paul Kiijanangoma and a grandson of Omukama George David Kamurasi Rukiidi ascended to the throne on September 29th, 2026, after the death of his cousin King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV who succumbed to cancer at the age of 34 in the United states.

National News

Museveni Launches Construction of Uganda’s 320-Million-Litre Fuel Terminal

Site works are expected to start immediately, while detailed engineering is scheduled for completion by March 2027. The terminal is expected to be commissioned by September 2028, within 24 months of the contract’s effective date.

National News

President Museveni Names Uganda’s Crude ‘Pearl Sweet’ as First...

The project has 22 of its planned 31 wells ready, with some extending more than seven kilometres underground. The wells are at different stages of completion and perforation, while pumping and flowback activities continue.

Oil & Gas

Uganda, Tanzania Launch $20 Billion Regional Energy Hub as...

The proposed Tanga Regional Energy Hub will serve as a centre for petroleum storage, refining, logistics, trading and distribution, while complementing Uganda's planned 60,000-barrel-per-day Hoima refinery. It is also expected to strengthen regional energy security, expand fuel exports and boost cross-border trade throughout East and Central Africa.

Science

Uganda to Manufacture Its Own Monkey Pox Vaccines

The World Health Organization, Uganda is currently facing an outbreak of monkeypox, with the first cases confirmed in July 2024. As of early September, the country reported a total of 10 confirmed cases and 49 contacts under monitoring across various regions, including Kampala and several districts such as Kasese, Amuru, and Mayuge.

Business