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NSSF Kampala Hills Run Targets Shs1.5bn to Renovate Public Schools
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has partnered with MTN Uganda, Housing Finance Bank, Goldstar Insurance and Next Media to raise at least Shs1.5 billion for the renovation of public primary schools across the country through the eighth edition of the NSSF Kampala Hills…
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UPDF Begin Withdrawal from Somalia after Two Decades of Peace and Stabilisation Support
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has started withdrawing its troops from Somalia after nearly 20 years of military deployment in the Horn of Africa country, with the first group of 109 soldiers already returning home. The phased withdrawal, announced on Monday, November…
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UNEB Warns Against Exam Malpractice as 920,833 Candidates Begin PLE
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has warned candidates, teachers, invigilators and examination scouts against engaging in examination malpractice, saying offenders risk imprisonment of up to 10 years or fines of up to Shs40 million. The warning comes as 920,833…
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Coca-Cola Rewards 26 University Content Creators in Student Campaign
Coca-Cola has rewarded 26 university students for their creativity in digital content production, as the beverage company expands efforts to create earning opportunities for young people through social media. The students were recognised on Saturday, October 31, 2026, during the…
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Watoto’s Hope Vocational and Technical Institute Graduates 164, Urges Youth to Leverage Skills
Mpigi – Hope Vocational and Technical Institute (HVTI), a training institution under Watoto Church Ministries, has graduated 164 students, with leaders urging them to use their vocational skills to create employment, serve their communities and contribute to Uganda’s…
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Akii-Bua Stadium Reaches 84.5% Completion Ahead of AFCON 2027
Construction of Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached 84.5% completion, with key sports facilities nearing completion as Uganda prepares to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Government Chief Whip Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero disclosed the progress following a…
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Government Launches E-Waste Collection Campaign, Plans Cleanliness Competitions
The government has launched a campaign to collect electronic waste (e-waste) and announced plans to introduce cleanliness competitions among cities, districts and communities as part of efforts to improve waste management and sanitation. E-waste refers to discarded electrical or…
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Ugandan Businesswoman Jane Frances Acilo Named Elevate Africa Global Ambassador
KAMPALA – Ugandan businesswoman and philanthropist Jane Frances Acilo has been named a Global Ambassador of the Elevate Africa Global Ambassadors Program. This recognition strengthens her platform to champion African leadership, amplify the continent’s voice, and advance…
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CAF, Uganda Tourism Board Partner to Promote Uganda at AFCON 2027
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) and the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) have concluded an agreement that will see Uganda promoted as a leading African tourism destination during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda (PAMOJA)…
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Betika, Radio Simba and Ntugasaze FC Join Forces to Clean Bukoto Market
Betika Uganda, SafeBoda, Radio Simba and Ntugasaze FC joined forces on Saturday for a community clean-up at Bukoto Market and its surrounding areas, in support of Uganda’s National Cleaning Day. The government-led initiative, observed on the last Saturday of every month,…
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Corporate Companies Urged to Popularise National Cleaning Day
Corporate companies in Uganda have been urged to support the National Cleaning Day initiative by providing equipment and mobilising employees to participate in regular community cleaning activities. The call was made by officials from Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and…
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‘The Unforgivable’ Screened in Kampala
Cinema lovers had another reason to step away from their usual Friday routines on October 30, as Kwiso Movie Nights returned with an evening that brought together film, cocktails and conversation at Reach a Hand Africa’s offices in Lungujja, Kampala. Dubbed Cinema & Cocktails…
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Makerere Researchers Develop Model to Help Government Plan Water Supply for Greater Kampala
Makerere University researchers have developed a predictive model to help government anticipate water-access challenges and improve infrastructure planning as Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area continues to expand. The model, developed under a project titled “Urban Expansion…
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Museveni Woos Egyptian Investors to Fund Infrastructure, Industrialisation
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Egyptian investors to explore opportunities in Uganda’s infrastructure and manufacturing sectors, identifying electricity generation, railway transport, irrigation and toll roads as priority areas for investment. The President made the…
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Uganda’s FIA Becomes First African Financial Intelligence Unit to Secure ISO Certification
Uganda’s Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has become the first financial intelligence unit in Africa to obtain the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, an international standard for information security management systems. The certification recognises the Authority’s systems…
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CAF Reinstates AFCON Every Two Years, Confirms 2027 Uganda-Kenya-Tanzania Edition
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reinstated the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to a two-year cycle, reversing a decision made last year to hold the continental tournament every four years. The CAF Executive Committee unanimously approved the change on Thursday,…
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Strategy Execution: IASP Kampala Conference Urges Shift from Plans to Measurable Results
KAMPALA — African countries and organisations must strengthen strategy execution, institutional accountability and local capacity to translate development ambitions into measurable economic and social results, strategy professionals said at a regional conference in Kampala. The…
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Uganda Advances Earthquake Preparedness with Nationwide Building Safety Assessments
Uganda is strengthening its preparedness for earthquakes through nationwide building assessments, updated seismic risk mapping and research aimed at improving construction standards and protecting communities. The National Building Review Board (NBRB) has already screened more…