Politics
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Calls to restore ecosystems dominate Mother Earth Day celebrations in Soroti
SOROTI CITY, April 29, 2026 — Calls for urgent action to restore degraded ecosystems, reduce pollution, and protect natural resources dominated Mother Earth Day celebrations in Soroti City, amid growing concern over…
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New reforms rolled out to strengthen PDM SACCO governance
KAMPALA, April 29, 2026 — Government has unveiled a raft of strategic reforms aimed at strengthening governance, accountability and community participation in the Parish Development Model Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations […
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Mbarara City Council procures Shs 190mln revenue van to boost collections
MBARARA CITY, April 29, 2026 – Mbarara City has officially commissioned a new revenue mobilisation van valued at Shs 191 million. The vehicle forms part of a strategic push to accelerate tax…
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Middle East war to spark biggest energy price surge in four years
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2026 — Global energy prices are projected to surge by 24 percent this year, reaching their highest level since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as the war in the…
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World Bank urges Uganda to exercise caution over Sovereignty Bill
KAMPALA, April 28, 2026 — The World Bank Group [WBG] has joined individuals and organisations expressing concern over Uganda’s controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. The Group has warned the Ugandan Parliament…
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Lira City schools receive coffee seedlings to support practical learning
LIRA CITY, April 28, 2026 — A total of 7,350 coffee seedlings have been distributed to 21 schools in Lira City that have established coffee demonstration gardens, in a move aimed at…
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Finance leader elected patron as Royal African Society marks 125th anniversary
LONDON, April 28, 2026 — The Royal African Society has unanimously elected Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah as its second Patron at an Extraordinary General Meeting, as the organisation celebrates its 125th anniversary.…
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Gulu avocado cooperative elects new leadership to steer its growth
GULU, April 27, 2026 — Gulu Avocado Farmers’ Cooperative Society Limited has elected new leaders as it moves to expand its membership base, aiming to achieve economies of scale, boost innovation and…
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Museveni commissions US$ 300mln Yaobai Cement Factory in Moroto
MOROTO, April 27, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni, in the company of former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe, presided over the commissioning of Phase One of US$ 300 million cement clinker…
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Opposition brands Protection of Sovereignty Bill ‘redundant’ and unconstitutional
KAMPALA, April 27, 2026 — The Opposition has rejected the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, describing it as unnecessary, legally redundant and potentially harmful to Uganda’s democratic and economic environment. The Leader…
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