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By Our Staff Reporter KAMPALA, Uganda Police and security agencies have opened investigations into an alleged US$450,000 gold fraud involving an Indian-British investor who claims to have lost the money in a failed 20-kilogram gold transaction. The investigation is being conducted by the Police Mineral Protection Unit, working together with the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) and other security …

By Our Staff Reporter KAMPALA — UGANDA – AUGUST 7, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed government to intensify the fight against corruption, absenteeism and misuse of public resources, particularly in the health sector and the Parish Development Model (PDM). The President made the call on Friday while addressing members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus at …

By Our Staff Reporter Entebbe, Uganda — August 7, 2026 The Special Forces Command (SFC) has honoured 67 officers and men who are retiring from active military service after distinguished careers in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The retirees were recognised on Friday, August 7, 2026, during a ceremony held to acknowledge their years of dedication, discipline and sacrifice …

By Hon. Wakooli Godfrey Matembu, MP Butiru County, Manafwa, and Chairperson, Bugisu Parliamentary Caucus Your Excellency, On behalf of many sons and daughters of Bugisu, I write with respect, loyalty, and hope. We remain grateful for your leadership and reaffirm our unwavering support for you and your Government. Our appeal is not born out of anger but out of concern …

By Our Staff Reporter DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — Thursday, 6 August 2026 Uganda and Tanzania have taken a major step towards deepening regional energy cooperation following the signing of a landmark agreement to develop the Tanga Regional Energy Hub, a project expected to strengthen petroleum trade, industrialisation and energy security across East Africa. The agreement was witnessed by President …

By Our Staff Reporter LIRA, Uganda – Tuesday was 4 August 2026. District leaders from the Lango sub-region have pledged to champion President Yoweri Museveni’s Four-Acre Model after witnessing its success during a guided tour of a demonstration farm at the Lango Zonal Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub. The visit, organized by State House, brought together district chairpersons, Resident District Commissioners …

By Our Staff Reporter KAMPALA, Uganda – Thursday, 6 August 2026 Political and local government leaders from the Bugisu sub-region have renewed their commitment to improving service delivery and accelerating development following high-level engagements with Vice President Jessica Alupo and the Speaker of Parliament. The delegation, which included Mbale District LCV Chairperson Hon. Tony Wamagale, Members of Parliament, and Local …

By Our Staff Reporter ENTEBBE, Uganda – Sunday was 2 August 2026. The Special Forces Command (SFC) has continued its leadership transition with the appointment of Lt. Col. Frank Murema as the new Commander of the 16 Service Brigade, following a series of handover and takeover ceremonies held on Sunday. Lt. Col. Murema assumed command of the brigade after formally …

By Our Staff Reporter DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Wednesday, 5 August 2026. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has arrived in Dar es Salaam for a two-day working visit to the United Republic of Tanzania at the invitation of President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan. The visit is expected to reinforce the longstanding friendship and strategic partnership between Uganda and Tanzania while …

By Reagan Nabutele KIRUHURA, Uganda – Saturday, August 1 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on the Banyankole community to preserve the cultural significance of the traditional Okuhingira ceremony by discouraging excessive bride price demands and extravagant wedding celebrations, saying the growing commercialization of marriage is making it difficult for many young people to start families. The President made the …