Uganda
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News
Tayebwa urges businesses to embrace tax compliance, integrity
KAMPALA, October 8, 2026 — Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged entrepreneurs and business owners to operate transparently and honour their tax obligations, saying improved compliance is critical to strengthening Uganda’s revenue…
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Trade
Uganda private sector growth slows in September as Stanbic PMI falls
KAMPALA, October 7, 2026 — Uganda’s private sector maintained its growth momentum in September, although business activity expanded at a slower pace as the Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index [PMI] fell to 53.0…
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Health
Uganda vaccinates over 8.2mln children against measles, rubella
KAMPALA, October 6, 2026 — Uganda has vaccinated 8,285,835 children against measles and rubella during a nationwide five-day campaign that ended on October 5, 2026. The campaign, led by the Ministry of…
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Health
Kenya confirms first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease
NAIROBI, October 6, 2026 – East Africa’s economic powerhouse, Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola strain of Bundibugyo virus disease [BVD], with health authorities launching contact tracing and enhanced surveillance…
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Ombudsman cases account for 37 percent of IG complaints
KAMPALA, October 5, 2026 — Administrative injustices, including delayed salaries and pensions, poor service delivery and workplace victimisation, accounted for 37 percent of all complaints investigated and concluded by the Inspectorate of…
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Education
All Senior Six leavers to undergo six-month patriotism training at NALI
RUKUNGIRI, October 5, 2026 — All Senior Six leavers in Uganda will undergo patriotism training at the National Leadership Institute [NALI] in Kyankwanzi under a renewed government programme aimed at promoting discipline,…
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Health
EACOP funds construction of maternity ward in Hoima
HOIMA, October 5, 2026 — Residents, particularly mothers, in Mbaraara village, Hoima district, are excited as the construction of a general maternity and children’s ward progresses at Mbaraara Health Centre II in…
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Uganda showcases coffee growth, traceability and value addition at global forum in Switzerland
MONTREUX, October 4, 2026 –Uganda has showcased the transformation of its coffee sector, highlighting rising exports, traceability, sustainability and value addition as the country seeks to strengthen its position in the global…
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Energy & Mining
United States Broadens African Energy Push as Volz Brings Washington to African Energy Week 2026
CAPE TOWN, October 3, 2026 — The United States [U.S]is expanding its engagement with Africa’s energy sector through government-backed finance, technology partnerships and private-sector investment, with projects spanning Mozambique, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda…
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UEGCL boosts safety and conservation efforts for fishermen in Kiryandongo
KIRYANDONGO, October 2, 2026 — Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited [UEGCL] has donated 100 life jackets to fishermen in Karuma Town Council and Kamdini Subcounty in Kiryandongo district. These fishermen are part…
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