Politics
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The World Social Summit Political Declaration, to be adopted in Doha, reaffirms the role of cooperatives in sustainable and inclusive development
KAMPALA, September 15, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has welcomed the Doha Political Declaration agreed by consensus through an intergovernmental negotiating process that took place at the United Nations in…
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Uganda’s public debt reaches Shs 116trn but remains sustainable, says minister
KAMPALA, September 15, 2025 – Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has reassured Ugandans that the country’s rising public debt remains sustainable, despite growing concerns over increased government borrowing. Speaking on Thursday at the…
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African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation
ABUJA, September 15, 2025 — African leaders, experts, the African Development Bank [AfDB] and development partners have called for urgent reforms to strengthen governance, deepen regional integration, and drive inclusive growth across…
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House briefed on saving the White Rhinoceros
KAMPALA, September 12, 2025 — The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has launched a robust conservation initiative dubbed ‘name a Rhino, save a Rhino’ at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola district.…
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Boosting service delivery: Local governments to receive increased funding
KAMPALA, September 11, 2025 — The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, has pledged that Central Government will significantly increase funding to local governments to improve service delivery across the country. Minister…
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Uganda Cranes receive standing ovation as House tasks govt on funding
KAMPALA, September 11, 2025 — The Uganda Cranes team has been commended for outstanding performance at the just concluded 2024 African Nations Championship [CHAN] in which the national team made a historic…
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PAC report lays bare billions lost in govt road projects
KAMPALA, September 10, 2025 — Parliament’s Committee on Public Accounts [PAC]-[Central Government] has drawn the attention of legislators to exaggerated costs of government-funded road construction projects. In its report on the Auditor…
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Debate on L. Bunyonyi pollution deferred
KAMPALA, September 10, 2025 –- The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has deferred the debate over Lake Bunyonyi pollution to next Thursday to incorporate broader parliamentary perspectives. The presiding officer’s guidance follows…
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SECAM calls for justice-driven climate action at Africa Climate Summit
KAMPALA, September 9, 2025 – At the Second Africa Climate Summit, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar [SECAM] issued a powerful call for global climate action grounded in justice,…
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Museveni passes-out over 1,300 patriotic secondary school teachers
MBARARA CITY, September 9, 2025 — President Yoweri Museveni has today passed out 1,372 secondary school teachers from Greater Mbarara and Ntungamo regions who have been undergoing a patriotism course at Ntare…
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