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LIRA CITY — The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division has distributed impounded charcoal to vulnerable households in Lira City as part of ongoing efforts to enforce President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s directive against commercial charcoal production in Northern Uganda. The exercise, conducted at Lira barracks, was overseen by the Division Commander, Maj Gen Keith Katungi. The charcoal had …

Centenary Bank, in partnership with the Good Forests Foundation and the Kasese District Local Government, on Wednesday, November 26th, launched a greening initiative aimed at growing 5,000 fruit and timber trees within the Kasese District. The initiative reinforces Centenary Bank’s deep-rooted commitment to sustainable development, environmental stewardship and community well-being. The joint effort aims to enhance the resilience of the …

Kisoro District leaders have petitioned President Museveni to intervene in the stalled appointment of Prof. Anthony Mugisha as Makerere University’s Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration. The petition alleges undue delays, possible ethnic marginalization, and violations of university procedures despite Senate and Council approval. Leaders from Kisoro District have petitioned President Museveni to intervene in what they describe as …

NRM District Chairperson Lt. Moses Mushabe recalled that Isingiro delivered 94% of the vote in the 2021 general elections and pledged an even higher percentage in the next polls. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with some of the NRM flag bearers in the region He highlighted the district’s rapid growth—30 sub-counties and town councils, 131 parishes, 901 villages, and a population …

Isingiro District — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the NRM Presidential Flag-bearer, on Thursday crossed from Kigezi into the Ankole, launching his sub-regional campaign trail in Isingiro District with a strong message focused on wealth creation, jobs, and economic transformation. The President was accompanied by First Daughter Patience Rwabwogo Museveni, who joined him in mobilizing residents across the district. Addressing a …

Ntungamo District — Thousands of enthusiastic supporters on Thursday thronged Kyamate Primary School grounds as NRM Presidential Candidate Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and First Lady Maama Janet Museveni returned to Ntungamo, drawing one of the largest crowds of the campaign trail so far. Museveni, who described Ntungamo as a place he “passed through twice with a gun” during the liberation struggles …

Kanungu – President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday addressed a massive rally at Rwere Playground in Kanungu District, announcing a new loan scheme aimed at supporting large-scale farmers—especially those growing tea, coffee and cocoa. He said the initiative would provide funds for farmers to buy fertilizers and repay the money through their SACCOs after selling their produce. “What we are going …

KAMPALA– Traders under the Uganda chamber of commerce and Entrepreneur’s League have dragged the Attorney Generals of Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya to the East African Court of Justice accusing these countries of breaching the East African Community Treaty, protocols and freedom of transit for land locked states. The petitioners addressing the press at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi. The petition lodged …

KAMPALA-The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned the deployment of police dogs during the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential Candidate’s campaigns in Kawempe on Monday. Anthony Asiimwe, Vice President Uganda Law Society. (Courtesy photo)   The lawyers umbrella body in its statement dated, signed by their Vice President Anthony Asiimwe, they have described the action as a violation of citizens’ …

Yesterday, November 26th, 2025, Lt Gen James Mugira, the Managing Director of National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), visited NEC Luwero Defence Industries, where he interacted with staff and commissioned several projects. The visit was part of Gen Mugira’s tour of NEC subsidiaries, aimed at engaging with staff, understanding their challenges, and sharing ideas. Upon arrival, Gen Mugira was received by Maj …