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Bank of Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has kept interest rates high despite falling inflation and a strong shilling, citing uncertainty about future risks. The Central Bank Rate (CBR) has remained at 9.5 per cent since August 2023, defying expectations of a cut following improved economic indicators. The rate is the BoU’s main …

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By Dr. JC Muyingo Kampala — I thank parents and guardians for the care and protection given to our children during the holiday period. As the new school term begins today, I make a special appeal to all parents to ensure that their children return to school promptly. State-minister-John-Chrysostom-Muyingo (courtesy photo) I wish to clearly emphasize that teaching and learning …

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Hoima City, Uganda — Hon. Mercy Kanyesigye has pledged to champion inclusive and people-centred leadership after being elected National Female Youth Member of Parliament, following polls held on February 6, 2026, in Hoima City. Mercy Kanyesigye In a statement released after her victory, Kanyesigye described her election as a collective triumph for young people across the country, particularly those who …

US Ambassador to Uganda William Popp with Gen. Muhoozi in February 2025 What next after top US senator says CDF “crossed a red line”? Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME |  A tweet from the chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jim Risch to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, cast the spotlight on US-Uganda diplomatic relations …

Kampala– The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a warning to all individuals that are not satisfied with the results from the previous elections to use the legally recommended avenues instead of using media platforms. Hon.Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director UCC.(Courtesy photo) “UCC has observed a concerning trend where unsuccessful candidates in parliamentary and local government elections misuse radio and television …

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent in South Sudan, under Operation Mulinzi wa Kimya, has commemorated the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary with a series of civil–military activities aimed at strengthening community relations and improving social welfare. Some of the UPDF Soldiers extending treatment to people of Sudan.   The celebrations were officiated by the Special Forces Command (SFC) Component …

Mukono District Local Government has intensified efforts to strengthen emergency response to road crashes through a high-level stakeholder engagement aimed at advancing the Bystander Protection (Good Samaritan) Ordinance, 2026. The meeting, convened by the District Health Department, brought together officials from the traffic police, political leadership, religious leaders, health professionals, and other key stakeholders to refine a legal framework intended …

Kampala– The Chief Justice, Dr Flavian Zeija, has held high-level talks with Dr Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer, Head of the Austrian Embassy and Development Cooperation in Uganda, aimed at reviewing ongoing collaboration and charting new areas of engagement between Austria and the Judiciary. Chief Justice Dr.Flavian Zeija with Dr. Katja Yvonne (courtesy photo) The meeting, held at the Court of Appeal building …

Bireete had spent a month in Ugandan prison on dubious charges Sarah Bireete. (Photo courtesy of CPARuganda.com) Sarah Bireete, a Ugandan human rights activist and the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG) has been released on bail after spending a month in detention over alleged violations of the Data Protection and Privacy Act of 2019. On December …

  Kampala –  Mr. Lino Anguzu, Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP) chaired a strategic engagement between the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and Redeem International, an organization committed to combating land and property grabbing crimes affecting widows and orphans. DPP Lino Anguzu with other stakeholders during the meeting. The meeting centered on consolidating institutional cooperation, strengthening information-sharing …

Kampala-The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has announced the resumption of periodic maintenance works along the Kampala Northern Bypass, with Phase One set to commence on February 13, 2026, and run for a period of at least two months. According to the public notice dated February 9, 2026, issued Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Works, Bageya Waiswa, Ministry has …

By Kayiira Jackson  Uganda and East Africa’s secondary school sports powerhouse, St Mary’s Boarding Secondary School, Kitende, has appointed Marion Atwegyeise as its new Head of Sports, marking a historic milestone in school sports administration. Atwegyeise will serve as the school’s Sports Tutor, a newly created position that makes St Mary’s Kitende the first secondary school in Uganda to introduce …

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