[RFI] A group of young Ugandan dancers from the slums of Kampala have been invited to perform alongside pop star Shakira at the 2026 World Cup final, an opportunity they hope will bring them new visibility and help them transform their future.

[Nile Post] The long-awaited construction of Wakiso Central Daily Market has finally commenced, 11 years after President Museveni first pledged to establish a modern market for traders in the district.

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[Nile Post] Veteran politician Matia Kasaija has officially handed over the leadership of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development after 15 years at its helm, bringing to a close a tenure that shaped Uganda's fiscal policy and econo...

[Nile Post] The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has acknowledged that public concerns over government spending are making tax collection more difficult, as taxpayers increasingly demand accountability for how their money is used before willingly compl...

[Nile Post] Four men have been charged with murder in connection with the killing of Sydney Gyabi Gongodyo, as police intensify efforts to track down additional suspects believed to have participated in the fatal attack.

[Nile Post] The Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, has inspected ongoing construction works on the 86-kilometre Mityana-Mubende Highway, a major infrastructure project expected to improve transport, trade, and connectivity within t...

[Nile Post] Government has increased funding for public sector salaries to Shs9.7 trillion in the 2026/27 national budget, marking one of the key spending priorities in the newly approved Shs84.4 trillion fiscal plan.

[Independent (Kampala)] Comment -- Uganda stands at a rare inflection point in its development trajectory. With commercial oil production scheduled to commence later this year and a fresh electoral mandate secured, the national budget for the 2026/27...

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released by the World Health Organization (WHO).

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The government has increased the budget for education, skills development, and sports in the 2026/27 financial year, with a small upward adjustment from the previous allocation.

[The New Humanitarian] Bwera, Uganda -- "When it comes to health, it should not be compromised at the expense of business and livelihoods."

[Nile Post] The Uganda Prisons Service has confirmed that the country currently has 93 inmates on death row, while reiterating that no executions have been carried out since 1999.

[Nile Post] Persons with albinism have called on government to take a leading role in ending discrimination by increasing employment opportunities for them in public institutions.

[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- Energy drink brand Rock Boom Energy Drink has handed over the first Toyota Noah vehicle in its ongoing Boom Kyakala Season 3 promotion, underscoring the campaign's promise to reward loyal consumers with life-changing prizes.

[Nile Post] Centenary Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and youth empowerment through sports by announcing a sponsorship package worth Shs200 million for the 22nd edition of the Masaza Cup tournament.

[Nile Post] Just when many thought he had said everything he needed to say with the critically acclaimed Break The Chains album, Bebe Cool has returned with another statement project.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Henry Musasizi delivered his first budget speech as Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development on Thursday.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's oil journey has been defined less by extraction than by expectation -- a revolving door of ministers, shifting deadlines, and a promise of "first oil" that has survived nearly two decades of political optim...

[Nile Post] President Museveni has called on both ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders and opposition politicians to take greater responsibility for monitoring government programmes and ensuring effective service delivery, warning that l...

[Nile Post] Global blockchain company Binance has announced $125,000(approximately shs487 million) in humanitarian funding to support the Uganda Red Cross Society's frontline response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda.

[Nile Post] Rukiga County MP and policy analyst Patrick Katabazi has said the government's Shs84.3 trillion budget is closely aligned with the National Resistance Movement (NRM) manifesto for the 2026-2031 term, particularly in areas aimed at driving...

[Nile Post] The hearing of a treason case involving opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, was thrown into uncertainty on Thursday after the two failed to appear before the High Court.

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[Independent (Kampala)] Jajja Kasozi Batuuka Calls for Cultural Respect and Protection of the Dead Amid Paul Kafeero DNA Debate

[Nile Post] The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has warned wildlife traffickers and other criminal networks against using Entebbe International Airport as a transit route for illegal wildlife products.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Vice-President, H.E. Jessica Alupo, has said government will review the decision to stop payment of medical interns adding that the policies of government and their purpose, are for the people.

[Nile Post] Heifer International, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing the Stimulating Agribusiness for Youth Employment (SAYE) Project in Kayunga District, targeting 250,000 young people aged between 16 and 35 years. The pr...

[Nile Post] The Director of Women Affairs in the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Brig Gen Charity Bainababo, has shared the UPDF's progress in promoting gender equality and inclusivity, stressing that gender parity is a fundamental requirement...

[Nile Post] The Commander of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Armoured Division, Brig. Gen. Pande Kajuba, has said the military's support to Buddu FC is aimed at strengthening civil-military relations, promoting partnerships and demonstratin...