Politics
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Masindi councillors, mayor disagree over ban on cane trucks in centre of town
MASINDI, September 3, 2026 — Masindi Municipal councillors have opposed a directive by Mayor Rogers Amanyire banning trucks loaded with sugarcane from passing through the central business district [CBD] of the town.…
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Candidate Olara Otunnu stresses need for UN reform
NEW YORK, August 20, 2026 — Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu, one of eight candidates seeking to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN Secretary-General next year, on Wednesday called for continued reform of the…
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Museveni: Gen. Moses Ali was a freedom fighter, peacemaker
KAMPALA, July 21, 2026 — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid tribute to the late Gen. Moses Ali, describing him as a patriot, freedom fighter and peacemaker whose contributions to Uganda’s political…
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Gen. Moses Ali: The passing of a towering figure in Uganda’s politics and military history
KAMPALA, July 20, 2026 — The passing of Gen. Moses Ali marks the end of an era in Uganda’s political and military history — a remarkable chapter defined by resilience, controversy, patriotism…
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Karamoja: Women councillors pledge to fight corruption as training concludes
KARENGA, July 9, 2026 — Women councillors from Karenga district in the Karamoja Sub-region have pledged to fight corruption, strengthen accountability and promote effective service delivery following the conclusion of a three-day…
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Minister Musasizi urges MPs to step up budget oversight in constituencies
KAMPALA, July 4, 2026 — The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has called on Members of Parliament [MPs] to actively monitor the implementation of the national budget within…
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VP Alupo launches coffee and cocoa campaign to transform Bukedi economy
TORORO, June 29, 2026 — Vice President [VP] Jessica Alupo has launched the second planting season of the Coffee and Cocoa Promotion Programme in the Bukedi Sub-region, calling on farmers, local leaders…
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Uganda unveils global coffee identity to strengthen international branding
KAMPALA, June 29, 2026 — Uganda has unveiled its first national coffee brand in a landmark move aimed at repositioning the country as a leading origin of specialty coffee and securing stronger…
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New report highlights coffee’s shared value chain linking producing countries and Europe
KAMPALA, June 27, 2026 — Coffee supports livelihoods for millions of farming families in producing countries while generating jobs and economic activity across Europe, according to a new report published today by…
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Minister Musasizi calls for improved performance of World Bank-funded projects in Uganda
KAMPALA, June 26, 2026 — Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has met the World Bank Division Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda, Fan Qimiao, to discuss…
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