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By Our Staff Reporter KAMPALA, UGANDA | 14th October 2026 The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced plans to intensify nationwide enforcement against unlicensed Wi-Fi service providers, warning that operators found illegally reselling internet services risk losing their equipment and having their installations dismantled. The move is aimed at strengthening regulation of Uganda’s growing internet services market, protecting consumers and …

By Our Staff Reporter ENTEBBE, UGANDA — October 14, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on the European Union (EU) to increase investment in Africa’s industrialisation by supporting local processing of raw materials, creating jobs and promoting mutually beneficial trade between the two regions. The President made the remarks on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, while hosting the first Uganda–European …

By Our Staff Reporter ENTEBBE, UGANDA — October 14, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met senior South Sudanese government officials to discuss measures to strengthen trade between Uganda and South Sudan, with a focus on improving transport infrastructure, electricity connectivity and border security. The meeting, held at State House, Entebbe, brought together a South Sudanese delegation led by the …

By Our Staff Reporter KAMPALA, UGANDA — October 8, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on African countries to strengthen their economies, promote political unity and expand regional integration, saying these are essential steps towards improving the continent’s defence capabilities and addressing emerging security threats. The President made the remarks while closing the inaugural Conference of African Defence Chiefs …

By Our Staff Reporter ENTEBBE, UGANDA — October 9, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended Russia for its continued support to Uganda’s military, highlighting the longstanding defence relationship between the two countries and the completion of several military infrastructure projects. The President made the remarks during a meeting with a Russian delegation led by the Head of Russian Military …

ENTEBBE, UGANDA — October 9, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for increased industrialisation, value addition and household wealth creation as Uganda seeks to strengthen its economy and achieve greater economic independence. Speaking during the country’s 64th Independence Day celebrations on October 9, 2026, at State House Entebbe, the President said Uganda had made significant economic progress since 1986, …

By Our Staff Reporter ENTEBBE, UGANDA — October 9, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged Shs125 billion to the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) to help health workers access affordable loans, pursue further training and establish businesses. The commitment was made on October 9, 2026, during a meeting at State House Entebbe with medical …

By Our Staff Reporter ENTEBBE, UGANDA — October 13, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has held discussions with U.S.-based technology entrepreneur and investor Mehamood Hosein on plans to position Uganda as Africa’s leading hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI), computing infrastructure and digital innovation. The meeting took place at State House Entebbe, where the President and Hosein, founder and chairman of …

By Our Staff Reporter PAKWACH, UGANDA | 13th October 2026 Police have stepped up operations against illegal charcoal transportation and selling in northern Uganda, seizing 275 bags of charcoal and arresting two suspects in Amuru and Pakwach districts. The charcoal was recovered during joint security operations carried out on October 6 and 10, 2026, as authorities continued enforcing the presidential …

By Our Staff Reporter KAMPALA, UGANDA | 10th October 2026 The Government of Uganda has ordered the immediate eviction of all people illegally occupying railway land and the demolition of unauthorised structures across the country to pave the way for the rehabilitation of the national railway network. The directive follows concerns raised by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during the 10th …