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[Africa Check] Ugandan council hasn't approved 'Dr' title for all registered nurses

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted its suspension on issuing new visas to Ugandan nationals, easing travel restrictions imposed in June 2026 following concerns over the spread of the Ebola virus in the region...

[Nile Post] President Museveni has urged African content creators to use their platforms to promote the continent's history, cultural identity, achievements and development aspirations, saying Africa's transformation depends on fulfilling five histor...

[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has intensified efforts to tackle Uganda's growing disease burden by mobilising religious leaders and frontline health workers to promote disease prevention, early diagnosis and healthier lifestyles within communiti...

[Nile Post] Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has defended the management of funds allocated to his office, insisting that the Clerk to Parliament, rather than the LoP, bears responsibility for accounting for public money disbursed to Parliamen...

[Nile Post] President Museveni has warned that criminals are increasingly exploiting artificial intelligence and digital financial systems to steal money, impersonate individuals and move proceeds of fraud across national borders, calling for stronge...

[Nile Post] Parliament's Public Accounts Committee Central (PAC-Central) has put Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST) Ramathan Goobi on the spot over prolonged acting appointments at the Ministry of Finance, after it emerged that ...

[Nile Post] Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has grilled senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development over major financial discrepancies, including Shs7.7 trillion in expenditure beyond reported budget ...

[Nile Post] Musician Joseph Mayanja, popularly known as Chameleone, may have found an easier route into broadcasting in Burundi, but his explanation for investing there has reopened questions about an earlier attempt to establish a television station...

[Independent (Kampala)] Moroto, Uganda -- For nearly a decade, the Rupa community in Moroto District worked to establish an arrangement that would allow residents to benefit from mineral extraction beyond payments made for access to their land.

[Nile Post] President Museveni has challenged judges in East Africa to avoid issuing court orders that delay government infrastructure projects, arguing that judicial decisions should not frustrate economic development and regional integration.

[Nile Post] Uganda is moving to establish a national Situation Room to strengthen disaster preparedness and response, with a new partnership bringing together the Intergovernmental Authority on Development's Climate Prediction and Applications Centre...

[Independent (Kampala)] Mbale -- Uganda is preparing to establish a major steel manufacturing plant at the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park, with commercial production expected to begin in April 2027, in a move aimed at increasing local processing o...

[Independent (Kampala)] Through its Kyusa Level campaign, dfcu Bank is strengthening ties with traders in Nabugabo and Kisekka, highlighting unsecured business financing of up to UGX 200 million and other solutions to help them manage and grow their ...

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- MTN Uganda Foundation has committed Shs500 million to support 25 community-led initiatives across Uganda, with each beneficiary set to receive in-kind assistance worth Shs20 million under the fourth phase of its Cha...

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The delayed start of commercial oil production is complicating the country's efforts to rebuild foreign-exchange reserves and ease pressure on the balance of payments.

[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda is entering another national examination season, with learners, teachers and parents focused on preparing candidates for success. At the same time, increasing internet access is changing how Ugandans learn, communicate ...

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Beneficial ownership is a legal, financial, and regulatory concept that is important in preventing financial crime and promoting transparency between companies and the government. In the fight against financial crim...

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Government has kicked-off an 18-month, Shs10.5 billion exercise to map underserved communities and guide the expansion of electricity distribution network across Uganda to improve access for households, public insti...

[Nile Post] Uganda has established a Lion and Large Carnivore Conservation Taskforce to coordinate efforts to reverse declining populations of lions, leopards, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and African wild dogs.

[Nile Post] The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, in partnership with Humanity & Inclusion, has launched the National Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology (NRAT) Strategic Plan 2026-2030, aimed at improving disability inc...

[Nile Post] Farmers in Kayunga District have been urged to adopt safe pesticide-handling practices to protect their health, safeguard the environment and improve agricultural productivity.

[Nile Post] Uganda's oil and gas sector has attracted investments exceeding Shs57.4 trillion (US$14 billion), strengthening its position as a major driver of economic activity, employment creation and local enterprise development as the country prepa...

[Independent (Kampala)] The Red Sea is emerging as a contested geopolitical corridor where African states are pursuing maritime access and sovereignty, Gulf powers are expanding their economic and political influence, and global powers are positionin...

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has deactivated his X account following a series of threats against Vice President Jessica Alupo, adding to a record of provocative online pronouncements by President Yo...

[Nile Post] The Deputy Speaker of the Buganda Parliament, Ahmed Lwasa, has urged Kingdom officials serving in Busujju County to ensure their work is guided by the Kingdom's Constitution and its core principles.

[Nile Post] Mityana District leaders have warned that rising fuel prices could disrupt planned government activities, particularly road construction and maintenance, as well as the delivery of other essential public services.

[Nile Post] Uganda could see a further rise in prostate cancer cases as life expectancy improves and more men live into older age, with health experts warning that late diagnosis remains a major obstacle to effective treatment.

[Nile Post] Parliament's Finance Committee has questioned the management of K-Roma Limited, the manufacturer of BELLA Wines and Juices, over business decisions that contributed to its financial difficulties as the company seeks a Shs1.864 billion tax...