# uganda (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 44 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover uganda. Page: Feed: --- ## [Zanzibar Arrests Three Foreign Nationals Over Illegal Tour Operations](https://www.kaributravel.co.ug/zanzibar-arrests-three-foreign-nationals-over-illegal-tour-operations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zanzibar-arrests-three-foreign-nationals-over-illegal-tour-operations) _2026-08-20 · ADMIN · Karibu Magazine_ The Zanzibar Commission for Tourism (ZCT) has apprehended three foreign nationals accused of conducting tour… The post Zanzibar Arrests Three Foreign Nationals Over Illegal Tour Operations first appeared on Karibu Magazine . ## [The ICC strongly rejects new US sanctions designations](https://ubc.go.ug/2026/08/20/the-icc-strongly-rejects-new-us-sanctions-designations/) _2026-08-20 · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation_ The International Criminal Court deplores the announcement of new designations for sanctions by the US administration against Judge Tomoko Akane (Japan), the President of the Court, and Mr Abdoulaye Seye (Senegal), Senior Trial Lawyer at the Office of the Prosecutor. These sanctions are a flagrant attack against the independence of an impartial judicial institution which \[…\] ## [Huawei Uganda Launches Campus Recruitment Drive at Kyambogo University to Supercharge Young ICT Talent and Bridge Academia-Industry Gaps](https://www.secondopinion.co.ug/huawei-uganda-launches-campus-recruitment-drive-at-kyambogo-university-to-supercharge-young-ict-talent-and-bridge-academia-industry-gaps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=huawei-uganda-launches-campus-recruitment-drive-at-kyambogo-university-to-supercharge-young-ict-talent-and-bridge-academia-industry-gaps) _2026-08-20 · Secondopinion Writer · THE SECOND OPINION_ Huawei Technologies Uganda Company Limited, a prominent leader in global information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has officially rolled out its 2026 campus \[…\] The post Huawei Uganda Launches Campus Recruitment Drive at Kyambogo University to Supercharge Young ICT Talent and Bridge Academia-Industry Gaps first appeared on THE SECOND OPINION . The post… ## [Hon. Adonia Ayebare Meets H.E. Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu, Ambassador of Ethiopia](https://ubc.go.ug/2026/08/20/hon-adonia-ayebare-meets-h-e-etsegenet-bezabih-yimenu-ambassador-of-ethiopia/) _2026-08-20 · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation_ This morning, Hon. Adonia Ayebare, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, received H.E. Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Uganda, for a courtesy call at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Yimenu conveyed warm congratulations from Dr. Gedion Timothewos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the \[…\] ## [UWA Reports Significant Progress in Restoring Order in Bugoma Forest](https://www.kaributravel.co.ug/uwa-reports-significant-progress-in-restoring-order-in-bugoma-forest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uwa-reports-significant-progress-in-restoring-order-in-bugoma-forest) _2026-08-20 · ADMIN · Karibu Magazine_ BY UWA The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has reported significant progress in restoring order and… The post UWA Reports Significant Progress in Restoring Order in Bugoma Forest first appeared on Karibu Magazine . ## [URA continues to Deal with U.S-Sanctioned South Sudan firm Crawford Capital](https://trumpetnews.co.ug/2026/08/20/ura-continues-to-deal-with-u-s-sanctioned-south-sudan-firm-crawford-capital/) _2026-08-20 · Admin Trumpet · Trumpet News_ Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) continues to operate within a revenue and customs framework involving Crawford Capital Limited, a South Sudan-linked company sanctioned by the United States over allegations of diverting public resources and foreign assistance, documents seen by this publication show. The documents raise questions about Uganda’s continued engagement with systems involving Crawford… ## [What Makes Modern Online Casinos So Popular](https://www.kaributravel.co.ug/what-makes-modern-online-casinos-so-popular-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-makes-modern-online-casinos-so-popular-3) _2026-08-20 · Olivia Nakalembe · Karibu Magazine_ What Makes Modern Online Casinos So Popular Online casino sites have become one of the most vibrant corners of the digital home entertainment globe. Their... The post What Makes Modern Online Casinos So Popular first appeared on Karibu Magazine . ## [Gov’t Orders ‘Ganyegenya’ Taxis Off Kampala Roads From Monday](https://patriots.co.ug/govt-orders-ganyegenya-taxis-off-kampala-roads-from-monday/) _2026-08-20 · Temiteo Okwakol · The Patriot_ KAMPALA — The government has ordered dangerously dilapidated commuter taxis, locally described as “ganyegenya,” off roads in Kampala and surrounding districts from Monday, escalating a months-long campaign against unroadworthy public service vehicles. Works and Transport Minister Fred Byamukama said police had been instructed to impound taxis found operating in dangerous mechanical condition, with… ## [Hillside Schools Principal, Dr Henry Stanley Okia Dies](https://patriots.co.ug/hillside-schools-principal-dr-henry-stanley-okia-dies/) _2026-08-20 · Temiteo Okwakol · The Patriot_ KAMPALA — Dr Henry Stanley Okia, the longtime principal of Hillside Schools Naalya and an educationist whose career spanned more than four decades, has died, according to a family announcement issued on Thursday. The announcement described Okia as a “dedicated leader, mentor and inspiration to many” whose legacy of “wisdom, integrity and service” would endure. \[...\] The post Hillside Schools… ## [Standard Chartered unveils 20 Women-Led, Tech-Enabled Startups for the 2026 Women in Tech Uganda Accelerator Programme](https://ubc.go.ug/2026/08/20/standard-chartered-unveils-20-women-led-tech-enabled-startups-for-the-2026-women-in-tech-uganda-accelerator-programme/) _2026-08-20 · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation_ Standard Chartered Uganda in partnership with Innovation Village, Village Capital and Future Lab, has unveiled 20 women-led, tech-enabled startups selected for Cohort 2 of the Women in Tech Uganda Accelerator Programme, a high-impact initiative advancing inclusive innovation, women’s economic participation and Uganda’s digital transformation agenda. The 2026 cohort brings together founders… ## [Open coordination for humans & AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wO8tpBFWzPMB) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Shared schemas and CLI tooling to validate, route, and audit human-agent workflows. ## [Uganda approves troop deployment to join US-Backed Gaza Force](https://www.military.africa/2026/08/uganda-approves-troop-deployment-to-join-us-backed-gaza-force/) _2026-08-20 · Nzeadibe Ijeoma · Military Africa_ The Ugandan Parliament voted on 6 August 2026 to authorize troop deployments to the Gaza Strip as part of a US-backed multilateral peacekeeping mission. The legislative approval allows the Uganda \[…\] The post Uganda approves troop deployment to join US-Backed Gaza Force appeared first on Military Africa . ## [Two Children Dead, Three Injured in Early-Morning Family Home Attack in Bunga](https://patriots.co.ug/two-children-dead-three-injured-in-early-morning-family-home-attack-in-bunga/) _2026-08-20 · Temiteo Okwakol · The Patriot_ KAMPALA, Uganda — Two children have died and three others have been injured following an early-morning incident at a family home in Kalungu Bunga, also known as Kalungu Zone or Bunga-Kalungu, in Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala. The incident occurred at about 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, according to police. Kampala Metropolitan Police \[...\] The post Two Children Dead, Three… ## [Morocco, U.S. first successful live-fire demonstration of low-cost, long-range cruise missile](https://www.military.africa/2026/08/morocco-and-the-u-s-first-successful-live-fire-demonstration/) _2026-08-20 · Israel Chukwuma · Military Africa_ On 6 August, 2026, U.S. and Moroccan forces executed the first live-fire demonstration of a low-cost, long-range cruise missile at an expeditionary site near Tan-Tan, Morocco, leveraging the Africa Multidomain \[…\] The post Morocco, U.S. first successful live-fire demonstration of low-cost, long-range cruise missile appeared first on Military Africa . ## [22 Arrested in Nakaseke for Suspected Illegal Wildlife Hunting Activities](https://www.kaributravel.co.ug/22-arrested-in-nakaseke-for-suspected-illegal-wildlife-hunting-activities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=22-arrested-in-nakaseke-for-suspected-illegal-wildlife-hunting-activities) _2026-08-20 · Jonathan Kamoga · Karibu Magazine_ In a major operation to combat illegal wildlife activities, police in Nakaseke District have apprehended… The post 22 Arrested in Nakaseke for Suspected Illegal Wildlife Hunting Activities first appeared on Karibu Magazine . ## [POLICE INVESTIGATE MURDER, ATTEMPTED MURDER AND ARSON IN KABALAGALA](https://upf.go.ug/police-investigate-murder-attempted-murder-and-arson-in-kabalagala/) _2026-08-20 · Wilfred Kamusiime · Uganda Police Force_ Kampala Metropolitan Police South, through Kabalagala Police Division, is investigating a case of murder, attempted murder and arson reported at Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala District. The incident occurred today, 20th August 2026, at about 4:00 a.m. It is alleged that a housemaid was awakened by an alarm and cries for help from \[…\] The post POLICE INVESTIGATE MURDER,… ## [Uganda Seeks Belgian Backing for Somalia Mission](https://patriots.co.ug/uganda-seeks-belgian-backing-for-somalia-mission/) _2026-08-20 · Temiteo Okwakol · The Patriot_ KAMPALA — Uganda has urged Belgium to maintain its support for the African Union mission in Somalia as Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka and Belgian Ambassador Hugues Chantry discussed defence cooperation and emerging regional security challenges. Kiwanuka made the appeal during talks with Chantry at the Joint Defence Headquarters in Mbuya on Wednesday. The discussions focused \[...\] The post… ## [Museveni, Janet receive evangelist Osborn ahead of Patience’s August 23 consecration](https://patriots.co.ug/museveni-janet-receive-evangelist-osborn-ahead-of-patiences-august-23-consecration/) _2026-08-20 · Temiteo Okwakol · The Patriot_ By Patriot Corps ENTEBBE — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni on Wednesday received internationally acclaimed evangelist Bishop Dr. LaDonna C. Osborn at State House Entebbe ahead of the consecration of Pastor Patience Rwabwogo as Bishop. The meeting highlighted decades of ties between the Osborn family and Uganda, with the President noting \[...\] The post Museveni, Janet… ## [Museveni Bids Farewell to Outgoing Sudanese Ambassador   ](https://www.secondopinion.co.ug/museveni-bids-farewell-to-outgoing-sudanese-ambassador/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=museveni-bids-farewell-to-outgoing-sudanese-ambassador) _2026-08-20 · Second Opinion Writer · THE SECOND OPINION_ President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni this afternoon received the outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to Uganda, H.E. Ahmed Ibrahim, at State House Entebbe for a \[…\] The post Museveni Bids Farewell to Outgoing Sudanese Ambassador first appeared on THE SECOND OPINION . The post \Museveni Bids Farewell to Outgoing Sudanese Ambassador \ appeared first on THE SECOND OPINION . ## [The Minister of Public Service, Hon.Gen. Katumba Wamala meets his Excellency Leonard Zulu the UN Resident Coordinator to Uganda](https://www.publicservice.go.ug/the-minister-of-public-service-hon-gen-katumba-wamala-meets-his-excellency-leonard-zulu-the-un-resident-coordinator-to-uganda/) _2026-08-20 · Lawrence Engwenyu · Ministry of Public Service_ The Minister of Public Service, Hon.Gen. Katumba Wamala has met with his Excellency Leonard Zulu the UN Resident Coordinator to Uganda who paid a courtesy visit in his office. The two discussed partinate issues focusing on various issues of Public Service and how to coordinate in order to improve service delivery in the Public Service. ## [UPDF Private Impersonating as “Colonel” Arrested in Tororo Over Recruitment Scam](https://www.secondopinion.co.ug/updf-private-impersonating-as-colonel-arrested-in-tororo-over-recruitment-scam/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=updf-private-impersonating-as-colonel-arrested-in-tororo-over-recruitment-scam) _2026-08-20 · Second Opinion Writer · THE SECOND OPINION_ By David Imaa Police in Tororo District arrested a retired private UPDF officer for allegedly impersonating a serving colonel and defrauding civilians during last week’s UPDF \[…\] The post UPDF Private Impersonating as “Colonel” Arrested in Tororo Over Recruitment Scam first appeared on THE SECOND OPINION . The post \UPDF Private Impersonating as “Colonel” Arrested in Tororo Over Recruitment… ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KQSd2H0sXgK6) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Housing Finance Bank to Lead the Real Estate and Infrastructure Dialogue to Mbarara](https://www.secondopinion.co.ug/housing-finance-bank-to-lead-the-real-estate-and-infrastructure-dialogue-to-mbarara/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=housing-finance-bank-to-lead-the-real-estate-and-infrastructure-dialogue-to-mbarara) _2026-08-20 · Second Opinion Writer · THE SECOND OPINION_ Kampala, Uganda; Mbarara is becoming an increasingly important market for property and infrastructure investment in Western Uganda, driven by its role as a commercial center and \[…\] The post Housing Finance Bank to Lead the Real Estate and Infrastructure Dialogue to Mbarara first appeared on THE SECOND OPINION . The post \Housing Finance Bank to Lead the Real Estate and Infrastructure… ## [Uganda, Belgium Discuss Defence Cooperation and Regional Security](https://ubc.go.ug/2026/08/20/uganda-belgium-discuss-defence-cooperation-and-regional-security/) _2026-08-20 · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation_ Uganda and Belgium discussed strengthening defence cooperation and regional security during a meeting between Defence Minister Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka and Belgian Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Hugues Chantry. The Ambassador paid a courtesy call on the Minister at the Joint Defence Headquarters in Mbuya, where discussions focused on Uganda-Belgium defence relations, regional security and Uganda’s peace… ## [COSASE Rejects UCAA Official’s Representation, Orders On-Site Inspection](https://ubc.go.ug/2026/08/20/cosase-rejects-ucaa-officials-representation-orders-on-site-inspection/) _2026-08-20 · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation_ Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has declined to allow the Deputy Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), Olive Birungi Lumonya, to represent the authority’s substantive Director General during ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and mismanagement. The committee, chaired by Hon. Muwada Nkunyingi, summoned… ## [Government Warns Schools Against Unregulated Holiday Teaching](https://ubc.go.ug/2026/08/20/government-warns-schools-against-unregulated-holiday-teaching/) _2026-08-20 · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation_ The Ministry of Education and Sports has warned schools against conducting unauthorised holiday teaching, saying the practice denies learners time to rest and bond with their families. The warning followed concerns raised in Parliament by Shadow Minister of Sports and Nansana Municipality MP, Hon. Bulasio Zambaali, during the House sitting on Wednesday, 19 August 2026. \[…\] ## [Babalanda tells RDCs to Let Performance Answer Political Critics](https://ubc.go.ug/2026/08/20/babalanda-tells-rdcs-to-let-performance-answer-political-critics/) _2026-08-20 · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation_ Minister for the Presidency Milly Babalanda has told Resident District Commissioners and other presidential representatives to make service delivery their strongest response to political criticism, urging them to spend more time in communities and closely monitor government programmes. Speaking at the close of a three-day capacity-building workshop for RDCs, Deputy RDCs, Assistant RDCs, RISOs and… ## [Uganda Red Cross, Bwamba Kingdom Sign MoU to Boost Blood Donation](https://ubc.go.ug/2026/08/20/uganda-red-cross-bwamba-kingdom-sign-mou-to-boost-blood-donation/) _2026-08-20 · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation_ The Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) and Obudhingiya Bwa Bwamba Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in humanitarian action, community resilience and voluntary blood donation. The MoU was signed on 18 August 2026 at the URCS Headquarters in Kampala in a ceremony witnessed by Kingdom officials led by the Kingdom \[…\] ## [POLICE CONDUCT DISRUPTIVE OPERATIONS TO CURB CRIME IN KAMPALA METROPOLITAN AREA](https://upf.go.ug/police-conduct-disruptive-operations-to-curb-crime-in-kampala-metropolitan-area/) _2026-08-19 · Wilfred Kamusiime · Uganda Police Force_ In a concerted effort to curb crime, disrupt criminal activities and dismantle criminal gangs, Police in the Kampala Metropolitan Area conducted a series of intelligence-led and targeted operations on 19 August 2026 between midnyt and 05:00am across several identified crime-prone areas. In Mukono, Police conducted operations in Kamwanyi, Ham Mukasa, Kasokosi, Lwanda, Namanve and surrounding \[…\]… ## [Court orders Bitature to Pay shs 1 billion Consultancy fees to Finicon after Defaulting since 2014](https://trumpetnews.co.ug/2026/08/19/court-orders-bitature-to-pay-shs-1-billion-consultancy-fees-to-finicon-after-defaulting-since-2014/) _2026-08-19 · Stella Nankya · Trumpet News_ The High Court Commercial Division has ordered businessman Patrick Bitature to pay Finicon (U) Limited US$256,136.17 (exclusive of VAT) arising from unpaid professional consultancy services provided for two construction projects. Justice Stephen Mubiru, in a judgment delivered on August 18, 2026, also awarded Finicon interest at 9% per annum on the outstanding amount from May \[…\] The post Court… ## [ECOTRUST Training Changes How Farmers See Trees](https://nymynet.com/ecotrust-training-changes-how-farmers-see-trees/) _2026-08-19 · Nymy Net Team · Nymy Net_ In Apyeta Parish, Lamwo District, maize is still grown, but for 46-year-old farmer Kenneth Akena, it is no longer the only crop he depends on. After years of uncertain returns from maize farming, Akena has added something new to his \[…\] ## [Metro Cement Uganda Limited Secures Gold at 2026 Business Excellence Awards](https://ubc.go.ug/2026/08/19/metro-cement-uganda-limited-secures-gold-at-2026-business-excellence-awards/) _2026-08-19 · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation_ By Wadulo Arnold Mark Metro Cement Uganda Limited was honoured with the Gold Award for Best Cement Manufacturer in Uganda at the Business Excellence Awards 2026, held at Sheraton Hotel Kampala on 14th August 2026. The recognition comes as the company continues to strengthen its position in Uganda’s manufacturing sector. The award recognises Metro Cement’s resilient journey since its inception in… ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/57FZZ2Aiv11i) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [President Museveni, First Lady Janet host International Evangelist Dr. Ladonna Osborn](https://ubc.go.ug/2026/08/19/president-museveni-first-lady-janet-host-international-evangelist-dr-ladonna-osborn/) _2026-08-19 · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation_ President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady, Maama Janet Museveni, today received international evangelist Bishop Dr. LaDonna C. Osborn at State House Entebbe, where they reflected on Uganda’s transformation, faith, leadership and the longstanding spiritual ties between the Osborn family and Uganda. Dr. Osborn is in Uganda at the invitation of Pastor Patience Rwabwogo \[…\] ## [URA intercepts fabric smugglers in Eastern Uganda](https://www.secondopinion.co.ug/ura-intercepts-fabric-smugglers-in-eastern-uganda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ura-intercepts-fabric-smugglers-in-eastern-uganda) _2026-08-19 · Secondopinion Writer · THE SECOND OPINION_ Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) enforcement officers have intercepted suspected fabric smugglers along the Busia–Kampala route. The suspects were travelling in a Toyota Noah, registration number UBQ \[…\] The post URA intercepts fabric smugglers in Eastern Uganda first appeared on THE SECOND OPINION . The post URA intercepts fabric smugglers in Eastern Uganda appeared first on THE SECOND OPINION . ## [Six Tourists, Pilot Killed in Helicopter Crash at Kenya’s Mount Ololokwe](https://www.kaributravel.co.ug/six-tourists-pilot-killed-in-helicopter-crash-at-kenyas-mount-ololokwe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=six-tourists-pilot-killed-in-helicopter-crash-at-kenyas-mount-ololokwe) _2026-08-19 · ADMIN · Karibu Magazine_ BY BBC Six tourists and a pilot have been killed after a helicopter crashed at… The post Six Tourists, Pilot Killed in Helicopter Crash at Kenya’s Mount Ololokwe first appeared on Karibu Magazine . ## [Turn NRM political victory into economic growth, Museveni urges Isingiro people](https://patriots.co.ug/turn-nrm-political-victory-into-economic-growth-museveni-urges-isingiro-people/) _2026-08-19 · Temiteo Okwakol · The Patriot_ By Patriot Corps President Yoweri Museveni has urged the residents of Isingiro district in Western Uganda to transform the NRM’s significant political success in the recent general elections into an economic triumph by working harder than ever before. “We all have a part to play in the economic transformation of our communities, nation and region. \[...\] The post Turn NRM political victory into… ## [Banks must think beyond loans to drive East Africa’s industrial growth — dfcu](https://newswift.co.ug/business/banks-must-think-beyond-loans-to-drive-east-africas-industrial-growth-dfcu/) _2026-08-19 · Admin · NewSwift_ Commercial banks, regulators and central banks across East Africa have been challenged to rethink traditional lending models and build an integrated financial ecosystem capable of supporting industrial growth and cross-border trade. According to dfcu Bank Chief Executive Officer, Charles Mudiwa, conventional commercial debt alone would not be sufficient to finance East Africa’s industrial… ## [Unopposed wins and senior cadre backing propel Kibowa’s national bid in Kayunga](https://scribe.co.ug/unopposed-wins-and-senior-cadre-backing-propel-kibowas-national-bid-in-kayunga/) _2026-08-19 · Staff Reporter · Scribe: The best online daily local Newspaper in Uganda_ By Denis Mukisa Kayunga District will hold only declarations rather than competitive elections for women’s council positions next Friday after all National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates secured victory at town council and sub-county levels, many of them unopposed. Party leaders have also thrown their weight behind Hajjat Faridah Kibowa’s bid for national chairperson. At a press briefing… ## [ALHAJJI FARUK KIRUNDA: PISGBC: Keeping the promise of new hope for youths](https://scribe.co.ug/alhajji-faruk-kirunda-pisgbc-keeping-the-promise-of-new-hope-for-youths/) _2026-08-19 · Moses Buule Kizito · Scribe: The best online daily local Newspaper in Uganda_ President Yoweri Museveni’s enduring spirit of humanity, foresight and concern for Uganda’s future have given birth to one of the most empowering and lifesaving initiatives in Uganda’s history that I know. That is the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl/Boy Child (PISGBC), an initiative launched in 2017 to provide vulnerable young people in Kampala with practical skills for life and… ## [EC Halts Swearing-In of LC1 Leaders in Areas With Pending Election Complaints](https://newswift.co.ug/news/ec-halts-swearing-in-of-lc1-leaders-in-areas-with-pending-election-complaints/) _2026-08-19 · Admin · NewSwift_ KAMPALA — The Electoral Commission has advised Local Government Authorities to halt the swearing-in of newly elected Local Council One (LC1) Chairpersons and committees in villages and cells where election results are still being challenged before the Commission. The directive follows the conclusion of the recently conducted LC1 elections, after which the Electoral Commission received \[…\] The post… ## [Let Your Performance Silence Political Critics,” Minister Babalanda Tells RDCs](https://scribe.co.ug/let-your-performance-silence-political-critics-minister-babalanda-tells-rdcs/) _2026-08-19 · Moses Buule Kizito · Scribe: The best online daily local Newspaper in Uganda_ Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has challenged Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and other presidential representatives to make effective service delivery and tangible results their strongest response to political criticism. “You represent Government at the district and community level and through your work, citizens form an impression of the Government and… ## [Stanbic expands access to unsecured loans in new campaign](https://newswift.co.ug/business/stanbic-expands-access-to-unsecured-loans-in-new-campaign/) _2026-08-19 · Admin · NewSwift_ Stanbic Bank Uganda has expanded access to unsecured loans under its revamped ‘Oli in Charge’ campaign, targeting families preparing for the third school term, entrepreneurs seeking business capital and farmers investing in production as the country enters the final quarter of the year. The initiative comes as the Bank celebrates 35 years of operations in \[…\] The post Stanbic expands access to… ## [UWA Translocates 200 Uganda Kob to Pian Upe to Boost Wildlife Diversity](https://umojastandard.com/2026/08/19/10882/) _2026-08-19 · Umoja Editor · Umoja Standard_ By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa, Umoja Standard. Murchison Falls NP: A major wildlife restocking operation is underway in Uganda, with 200 Uganda kob being translocated from Murchison Falls National Park to… ## [State House Reiterates Warning To Government Schools Over Illegal Fees As Head Teachers, Officials Face Investigations](https://statehouse.go.ug/state-house-reiterates-warning-to-government-schools-over-illegal-fees-as-head-teachers-officials-face-investigations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-house-reiterates-warning-to-government-schools-over-illegal-fees-as-head-teachers-officials-face-investigations) _2026-08-19 · PPU · State House Uganda_ The State House Education Desk has warned school administrators against imposing illegal charges on learners enrolled under the Government’s Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE) programmes, saying such practices undermine President Yoweri Museveni’s education legacy and deny vulnerable children access to schooling. The post State House Reiterates Warning To… ## ['The Republic': a story of resistance in Stokes Croft, Bristol, UK](https://melissa-on-the-road.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-republic-story-of-resistance-in.html) _2026-08-19 · Melissa Chemam · Melissa on the road_ I really loved this film: it is very emotional and inspirational, without ignoring the hardship and the final nail in the coffin from the city council. Interesting talk afterwards, a lot more to be said. The documentary film 'The Republic' retraces some of the conflict between developers and communities in Stokes Croft and St Paul's, in Bristol, UK, over the past 40 years. It was being shown at… ## [Shs499.9 Million Allocated to Complete Theatre at Kaberamaido Hospital](https://patriots.co.ug/shs499-9-million-allocated-to-complete-theatre-at-kaberamaido-hospital/) _2026-08-19 · Temiteo Okwakol · The Patriot_ By Eumu Emmanuel Kaberamaido District Local Government is set to receive Shs499.9 million to complete a modern theatre at Kaberamaido General Hospital, as part of a Shs12.036 billion health infrastructure package for Financial Year 2025/2026. In a letter dated March 10, 2026, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, notified local \[...\] The post Shs499.9 Million… ## [Uganda Doesn’t Need a Miracle to Turn into Singapore. It Needs Discipline](https://www.c-news.ug/opinion/discipline-uganda-development-202608) _2026-08-19 · ROTARIAN DEO KALIKUMUTIMA · C-News_ Uganda has fertile land, natural resources, a youthful population and an entrepreneurial spirit. So why does so much of its potential remain unrealised? Rotarian Deo Kalikumutima argues that the missing ingredient may be something deceptively simple: discipline. ## [Babasky Debuts Next-Generation Counter-Drone System in Nigeria](https://www.military.africa/2026/08/babasky-debuts-next-generation-counter-drone-system-in-nigeria/) _2026-08-19 · Military Africa · Military Africa_ Babasky Technologies, the defence subsidiary of Nigerian technology conglomerate UNICCON Group, says it has demonstrated an upgraded counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capable of detecting hostile drones out to 8 kilometres, \[…\] The post Babasky Debuts Next-Generation Counter-Drone System in Nigeria appeared first on Military Africa . ## [The Minister of Public Service chaired a meeting to review functions of the Physical Planning Board (PPB), National Planning Authority (NPA), Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD), and Ministry of Local Government (MoLG)](https://www.publicservice.go.ug/the-minister-of-public-service-chaired-a-meeting-to-review-functions-of-the-physical-planning-board-ppb-national-planning-authority-npa-ministry-of-lands-housing-and-urban-development-mlhud/) _2026-08-19 · Lawrence Engwenyu · Ministry of Public Service_ The Minister of Public Service chaired a meeting to review key issues affecting public service delivery, including the Decision Matrix as of 11–12 August 2026, the transfer of functions of the Physical Planning Board (PPB). The team also was to examine the delineation of roles among the National Planning Authority (NPA), Ministry of Lands, Housing ## [PRESS STATEMENT ON UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF WILDLIFE SPECIES IN NAKASEKE DISTRICT](https://upf.go.ug/press-statement-on-unlawful-possession-of-wildlife-species-in-nakaseke-district/) _2026-08-19 · Wilfred Kamusiime · Uganda Police Force_ The Police in Nakaseke district has arrested 22 suspects in connection with the alleged unlawful possession of wildlife species and suspected wildlife products. On 17 August 2026 at about 2300 hours, officers at a snap checkpoint intercepted a white Toyota Hiace taxi, registration number UAV 523K, which was carrying hunting equipment, suspected wildlife products and \[…\] The post PRESS STATEMENT ON… ## [State House Warns Skilling Hub Graduates Against Misusing Loans As President Museveni Plans To Increase SACCO Funding](https://statehouse.go.ug/state-house-warns-skilling-hub-graduates-against-misusing-loans-as-president-museveni-plans-to-increase-sacco-funding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-house-warns-skilling-hub-graduates-against-misusing-loans-as-president-museveni-plans-to-increase-sacco-funding) _2026-08-19 · PPU · State House Uganda_ State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye has cautioned beneficiaries of the Presidential Industrial Skilling Hubs against misusing government start-up loans, warning that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will increase funding to graduates’ SACCOs only if the existing revolving funds are properly managed. The post State House Warns Skilling Hub Graduates Against Misusing Loans As President… ## [Treasury Bond Auction Preview: The Final Curtain Call for the 15-Year Bond (2039)](https://kakandealex.substack.com/p/treasury-bond-auction-preview-the) _2026-08-18 · Alex Investments · Kakande’s Substack_ Aug 19, 2026