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Bank of Uganda raised over 1.1 trillion shillings during Wednesday treasury bond sales. Investors bought government bonds with terms of 2 years, 5 years, and 15 years. The central bank sold 280 billion shillings worth of 2-year bonds to eager buyers. Officials also moved 319 billion shillings in...

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu won another term as National Unity Platform president during Wednesday meetings at Kavule. Party delegates chose the musician leader without opposition for the top job. Bobi Wine has led NUP since 2020 when the group changed from another political party. David Lewis...

TotalEnergies and SLB gave computer equipment and software to three major universities today. Makerere, Kyambogo and Nkumba Universities received donations worth over 770 million shillings. The companies want universities to train more Ugandans for oil and gas jobs. Each school got eight...

Uganda's Equal Opportunities Commission stopped a medical school from kicking out a pregnant student. Sarah Namukisa faced expulsion from Medical Laboratory Training School in Jinja for being pregnant. School rules said pregnancy breaks regulations and students must leave the program. The Uganda...

Kenyan President William Ruto spoke about blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang who died during police custody last week. The Migori writer had posted content about Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat before his arrest. Police claim Ojwang hit his head against cell walls at Central Police Station...

Uganda Bureau of Statistics finished detailed reports from the 2024 national population count. Executive Director Chris Mukiza said district and county profiles provide information down to parish level. The census data helps government leaders make better decisions about local development...

MTN Uganda plans to split its mobile money business from regular phone services. Company leaders want to move MTN Mobile Money under new management structure. The mobile money arm processes 97 trillion shillings worth of transactions every year. Over 10 million people use MTN mobile money across...

Uganda Railways Corporation faces serious safety problems after two people died from train accidents. Managing Director Benon Kajuna said one woman died at Nakawa station early this month. Another accident happened at Malaba when a motorcycle rider crashed near the tracks. A third person jumped...

Uganda health officials deny social media claims about COVID-19 returning to the country. The Ministry of Health says false reports spread through old video clips shared online. Bad actors repost outdated content to scare people about virus outbreaks. Government doctors confirm no new COVID...

President Museveni told army officers at Karama training school to protect Uganda from tribal politics. The Commander spoke Tuesday at State House Entebbe about Africa's colonial history. European powers controlled the continent because African leaders stayed weak and divided. Museveni warned...

Party of Labour Uganda Chairman Jothan Yamurebire Burobuto plans to run for president despite registration problems. The Electoral Commission refuses to meet with his party after 70 days of waiting. Security forces arrest and attack party workers who collect voter signatures across the country...

Uganda government continues backing veterans from the 1980s bush war through dedicated support programs. Minister Alice Kaboyo spoke Monday at National Heroes Day celebrations held at Kaliiro Trading Center. The event honored fighters and civilian helpers who supported the liberation struggle...

Uganda Rugby Cranes travel to Southern Africa for training before hosting the Rugby Africa Cup 2025. The team leaves Kampala Wednesday for matches and camps in Namibia and South Africa. Mandela National Stadium will host the main tournament from July 8 to 19 next month. Blue Bulls rugby club...

Uganda's Youth Minister Balaam Barugahara wants changes to the country's speed camera system. He posted on X that Electronic Penalty System fines hurt small businesses and regular drivers. The minister said narrow roads need higher speed limits than 30 kilometers per hour. Traffic jams make it...

Uganda beat Tanzania 20 runs at Gahanga Main Oval during the 11th Kwibuka Women's T20 Tournament. The Victoria Pearls scored 99 runs for 6 wickets and bowled out Tanzania for just 79 runs. Janet Mbabazi won player of the match after scoring 34 runs and taking 2 wickets. Uganda keeps their...

Sanyang Ward Development Committee wants 2.3 million dalasi from Brikama Area Council. The committee threatens court action if leaders refuse to pay the geology fund money. Village Development Committee chairpersons met Sunday at Sanyang beach to discuss the issue. Councilor Boto Bojang says...

Lands Minister Hamat NK Bah says proper land papers help the country grow stronger. He spoke Tuesday at Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Center about the first National Land Policy. World Bank money supports the workshop through the West Africa coast project. Bah wants courts and government...

The United Democratic Party stands behind Mama Kandeh and wants people to respect the GDC leader. Party officials released a public statement about mean social media posts targeting Kandeh. The UDP said nasty comments about Kandeh do not match what they believe. Ousainou Darboe and Mama Kandeh...

President Adama Barrow wants every Gambian child to have equal chances for college and higher learning. He spoke Tuesday at Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre about education opportunities. The president launched a new plan that helps religious schools connect with universities. Ministry...

The Gambia starts a new program Wednesday to help teenage girls and young women. SWEDD+ Project aims to change lives for females between 15 and 24 years old. World Bank funds the effort and United Nations Population Fund provides technical support. The program helps girls access better health...