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By Our Staff Reporter RUKUNGIRI, UGANDA — October 3, 2026 All Senior Six students completing their final examinations in Uganda are set to undergo a six-month patriotism training programme at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi, the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) has announced. The programme is aimed at promoting patriotism, discipline, national identity, responsibility and good values …

By Our Staff Reporter LAMU, KENYA — September 30, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has welcomed plans to establish a major oil refinery in Kenya, saying increased refining capacity across East Africa could accelerate industrialisation, create employment and enable countries to gain greater value from their natural resources. President Museveni made the remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed …

By Our Staff Reporter FORT PORTAL, UGANDA — September 29, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has presided over the coronation of His Royal Highness Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I as the 15th Omukama of Tooro Kingdom, marking the beginning of a new reign following the death of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The coronation ceremony was held …

By Our Staff Reporter Entebbe, Uganda | September 28, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for increased Japanese investment in Uganda, particularly in agro-processing, while urging Japan to support the country with road construction equipment to accelerate infrastructure development. The President made the call during a meeting with a Japanese delegation led by Ambassador Takahashi Misako, Director General and …

By Our Staff Reporter Entebbe, Uganda | September 26, 2026 A total of 62 officers from the Special Forces Command (SFC) have been decorated following their promotion to new military ranks, with senior commanders urging them to embrace greater responsibility, discipline and professionalism. The officers, comprising 15 senior officers and 47 junior officers, received their decorations during a ceremony held …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala, Uganda | September 24, 2026 Sweden is exploring increased investment and commercial cooperation with Uganda, particularly in the energy and transport sectors, as the two countries seek to deepen economic and business ties. The interest was highlighted during a meeting between the Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, and …

By Our Staff Reporter Entebbe, Uganda | September 21, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has bid farewell to India’s outgoing High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Upender Singh Rawat, commending him for his service and contribution to strengthening bilateral relations between Uganda and India. President Museveni made the remarks on Monday, September 21, 2026, during a farewell meeting with High Commissioner …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala, Uganda | September 19, 2026 Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Mobilisation Mr. Moses Byaruhanga has called on government agencies to increase procurement of medicines from Ugandan pharmaceutical manufacturers, saying greater support for local producers will create jobs, conserve foreign exchange and strengthen the country’s industrial base. Byaruhanga made the call during a meeting with the …

By Our Staff Reporter Jinja, Uganda | September 19, 2026 The Special Presidential Assistant–Press and Mobilisation and Deputy Press Secretary to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Alhaji Faruk Kirunda, has called for increased investment in coffee and cocoa value addition and agro-tourism as part of efforts to create jobs, raise household incomes and accelerate economic transformation in Busoga. Kirunda made the …

By Our Staff Reporter Mpigi, Uganda | September 19, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the 320-million-litre Kampala Storage Terminal in Mpigi District, a major project expected to strengthen Uganda’s petroleum security and improve the country’s capacity to supply fuel to domestic and regional markets. The terminal is being developed by …