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10/07/2026

“Government Jobs Are Not for Sale”: Local Government PS Kumumanya Warns Against Bribery in District Recruitment

By Brian Mugenyi [email protected] KAMPALA, UGANDA — For two years, Mr. Edison Nuwamanya, a Diploma holder in Agriculture and Animal Husbandry from Busitema University, has waited for an opportunity he believes he is qualified for — a chance to serve Uganda through public service. But instead of wearing the official identity of a government employee, Mr. Nuwamanya says he has spent years volunteering in the Animal Husbandry and Production department in Mayoro Town Council, Kitagwenda District, without a salary or formal appointment....

09/07/2026

How Ronald Ssegawa Turned Rona Farm into a Modern Agribusiness Hub Driving Jobs and Food Security

Masaka City: The journey from public service to agricultural entrepreneurship is rarely an easy one. It requires vision, resilience, investment and a willingness to embrace hard work beyond the comfort of an office. For Mr Ronald Ssegawa Gyagenda, the founder and proprietor of Rona Farm, agriculture represents more than a business venture. It is a personal commitment to creating employment, promoting food security and demonstrating that farming can become a profitable enterprise capable of transforming communities....

09/07/2026

Why Oscar Mutebi’s Rise Matters in Museveni’s New Transitional Government

By Brian Mugenyi MASAKA, UGANDA — The Private Secretary at State House and Personal Assistant to the office Presidential Envoy on Political Affairs, Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, Mr. Oscar Mutebi, is a leader of great importance. His rise from humble beginnings to national leadership has inspired many people regardless of their political affiliation. In rural Masaka District, Mr. Oscar Mutebi is renowned as a National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobiliser whose political lineage traces back to his grandfather, Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, who served Uganda as Speaker of Parliament and later represented Bukoto Central in Parliament for 26 years....

28/06/2026

Africa Announces Arrival: How African Nations Have Performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup was always expected to be a landmark tournament for African football. With the competition expanding from 32 to 48 teams, the continent secured a record 10 qualification places, creating unprecedented opportunities to challenge the traditional dominance of Europe and South America. As the tournament progresses in the United States, Canada and Mexico, African nations have done far more than simply participate—they have reshaped the global football narrative....

The 2026 FIFA World Cup was always expected to be a landmark tournament for African football. With the competition expanding from 32 to 48 teams, the continent secured a record 10 qualification places

28/06/2026

What the Shutdown of Nation Media Group Means for Uganda

The shutdown of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda's operations, including NTV Uganda, Spark TV and the Daily Monitor, marks one of the most consequential developments in Uganda's media landscape in recent years. Security forces surrounded the media house's premises following public statements by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba announcing that the outlets would be shut down, leaving television stations off air and newspaper operations disrupted....

The shutdown of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda's operations, including NTV Uganda, Spark TV and the Daily Monitor, marks one of the most consequential developments in Uganda's media landscape in rece

28/06/2026

UNOC Secures Triple ISO Certification Ahead of Uganda’s First Oil

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has achieved a significant milestone after being awarded three internationally recognised International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certifications, reinforcing its commitment to global best practices in quality management, environmental sustainability, and occupational health and safety. The national oil company received ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems, and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems following a comprehensive independent audit conducted by LMS Certification Services, an internationally accredited certification body....

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has achieved a significant milestone after being awarded three internationally recognised International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certifications, re

24/06/2026

Why NUP Could Join IPOD

The National Unity Platform (NUP) appears to be edging closer to joining the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD), a development that signals a possible strategic recalibration in Uganda’s opposition politics. Recent correspondence from the party indicates a willingness to engage with IPOD’s formal requirements, including consideration of the Memorandum of Understanding that governs participation in the dialogue framework. The move, if finalised, would mark a notable shift for a party that has previously kept its distance from the platform....

24/06/2026

Chief Justice Zeija Unveils Aggressive Plan to Clear Case Backlog Through Mediation

Chief Justice Flavian Zeija has launched a renewed push to tackle case backlog in Uganda's courts, calling on judicial officers across the country to embrace mediation and stronger case management as critical tools for delivering faster justice. Speaking during a training session organized by the Judicial Training Institute, Zeija said delays in resolving cases continue to undermine public confidence in the judiciary and must be addressed through a cultural shift in the administration of justice....

Chief Justice Flavian Zeija has launched a renewed push to tackle case backlog in Uganda's courts, calling on judicial officers across the country to embrace mediation and stronger case management as

24/06/2026

Masaka Residents Set to Benefit as Government Rolls Out Feeder Road Tarmacking Project

Government has commenced the tarmacking of key feeder roads in Masaka District in a move aimed at improving connectivity, easing transportation of agricultural produce, and stimulating economic activity across the region. The project marks a significant infrastructure investment in one of Uganda's most productive agricultural zones, where poor road conditions have long been cited as a major obstacle to trade, service delivery, and access to markets....

Government has commenced the tarmacking of key feeder roads in Masaka District in a move aimed at improving connectivity, easing transportation of agricultural produce, and stimulating economic activi

24/06/2026

Government Escalates Fight Against Illegal Sand Mining Along River Nile in Kayunga

Government has intensified enforcement operations against illegal sand mining along the River Nile in Kayunga District as authorities move to protect one of Uganda's most critical natural resources from escalating environmental degradation. The crackdown, led by environmental regulators and security agencies, targets individuals and companies engaged in unauthorized sand extraction activities that officials say are threatening aquatic ecosystems, fisheries, and the long-term sustainability of the River Nile....

Government has intensified enforcement operations against illegal sand mining along the River Nile in Kayunga District as authorities move to protect one of Uganda's most critical natural resources fr