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By Our Staff Reporter KAMPALA, UGANDA — October 7, 2026 A nationwide government campaign against corruption and misuse of public resources has intensified, with at least Shs22.7 billion linked to corruption-related complaints and cases now under investigation. The campaign, known as “Expose the Corrupt,” is being implemented through a multi-agency approach led by the Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam …

By Our Staff Reporter ENTEBBE, UGANDA — October 7, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has held talks with Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey on Africa’s integration, self-reliance, trade, climate action and opportunities for young people. The President received Ms. Botchwey at State House Entebbe, where she paid him a courtesy call during her visit to Uganda. President Museveni welcomed the Commonwealth …

By Our Staff Reporter ENTEBBE, UGANDA — October 8, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is among 20 Ugandans set to receive national medals during the country’s 64th Independence Day celebrations on October 9, 2026. The awards will be presented during the national celebrations at State House Entebbe, as Uganda marks 64 years since gaining independence. The development was announced by …

By Our Staff Reporter KAMPALA, UGANDA — October 8, 2026 The Netherlands remains one of Uganda’s leading sources of foreign direct investment, with more than 200 Dutch-affiliated companies currently operating in the country. The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, said Dutch companies have continued to play an important role in Uganda’s economic development, …

By Our Staff Reporter KAMPALA, UGANDA — October 6, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met Nigerian businessman and investor Dr. Abbas A. Waziri, Group Chairman of Resident Group PLC, to discuss investment opportunities and ways of strengthening economic relations between Uganda and Nigeria. The meeting was held at State House, Entebbe, where President Museveni and Dr. Waziri held discussions …

By Our Staff Reporter KAMPALA, UGANDA — October 5, 2026 The Government of Uganda has approved Shs62 billion to support the resettlement of families living in areas at high risk of landslides in the Mount Elgon sub-region. The decision was reached during a Cabinet meeting held on October 5, 2026, as government seeks a long-term solution to the recurring landslides …

By Our Staff Reporter KAWUKU, WAKISO — October 1 , 2026 Uganda has hosted its first-ever African Dragon Boat Racing Competition on Lake Victoria, bringing together teams from across Africa and international guests in an event aimed at promoting China-Africa friendship, tourism, investment and people-to-people relations. The three-day competition was held at Kawuku in Wakiso District under the African Dragon …

By Our Staff Reporter ENTEBBE, UGANDA — October 1, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for stronger government support for older persons in Uganda, including specialised healthcare, protection of family property and greater access to economic empowerment programmes. The President made the call while hosting Uganda’s national celebrations to mark the International Day of Older Persons at State House, …

By Our Staff Reporter KAMPALA, UGANDA — October 2, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Members of Parliament from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to return to grassroots methods of leadership by spending more time with citizens and closely monitoring government programmes in their constituencies. Museveni, who is also the NRM National Chairperson, made the call on Friday, October …

By Our Staff Reporter JINJA, UGANDA — October 3, 2026 State House has announced plans to establish a new Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub in Bugiri District as part of efforts to expand access to vocational and industrial training for young people in Busoga. The State House Comptroller, Jane Barekye, said President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni had directed the establishment of the …