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Hoima City Stadium now 95% complete – Minister Ogwang

The construction of Hoima City Stadium has entered its final stretch, with 95% of the work already done, according to State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang. During his latest visit to the site, Ogwang said Turkish contractor SUMMA is set to hand over the $129 million stadium by the end of October, earlier than planned. He stressed, however, that the venue will remain closed until the finishing works are completed. “The contractor and consultant…Hoima · Hoima Read Article

LEAVE HIM ALONE!! Otafiire Defends Bobi Wine’s Move to Open NUP Regional Offices

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Kahinda Otafiire, has come out in defense of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, over the establishment of regional offices for the National Unity Platform (NUP). Otafiire clarified that no law prevents any registered political party from opening offices across Uganda, highlighting that parties holding a license from the Electoral Commission are fully entitled to expand their…Mbarara · Mbarara Read Article

Mugisha Muntu’s wife’s career profile stuns netizens

Netizens were impressed by the profile of Julia Kakonge-Muntu, wife of Gregory Mugisha Muntuyera (Mugisha Muntu), former Chief of Defence Forces and current president of the Alliance for National Transformation. An X account called The ANT Preacher shared her profile. Julia Kakonge-Muntu is a Ugandan professional in international development. She specialises in economic and programme management in Africa. Early in her career, Julia worked at the…Hoima · Hoima Read Article

Mbarara City Gets Green Light to Host at Kakyeka - SportsNation

FUFA has granted temporary approval for Mbarara City FC to use Kakyeka Stadium as their home ground in the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League season. The development comes after a pre-inspection visit on September 22nd and a review by the FUFA Club Licensing Committee on September 27th. The decision takes effect on Friday, October 3rd, when Mbarara City will host their next league match at Kakyeka. Earlier, Mbarara City had been directed to relocate …Premier League · Mbarara Read Article

Prioritize Security And Economic Empowerment! Ex Minister Migereko Urges Rwenzori RDCs, DISOs

Hon. Daudi Migereko, former Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, has urged Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and internal security officers in Western Uganda to focus on maintaining security, engaging communities, and promoting economic empowerment as key priorities ahead of the 2026 elections. Speaking on Monday at the three-day retreat (September 29–October 1) for RDCs, RCCs, their deputies, Assistant RDCs, Regional Intelligence Se…Security · Western Region Read Article

Hajji Kakande Urges Rwenzori RDCs, DISOs on Peace, Service Delivery Ahead of 2026 Elections

The Secretary, Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande has rallied Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), Residential City Commissioners (RCCs), and District Internal Security Officers (DISOs) to recommit themselves to their constitutional mandate of safeguarding peace, monitoring government programmes, and ensuring effective service delivery at the grassroots. He made the remarks while officially opening a three-day workshop for RDCs, Dep…Peace · Fort Portal Read Article

465 Ugandan Companies Win Oil & Gas Contracts Worth UGX7.6 Trillion » Business Focus

Gloria Sebikari – Manager Corporate Affairs, Petroleum Authority of Uganda, addressing journalists Ugandan companies are already earning big from the ongoing oil and gas activities as the country gears up for the first oil expected before the end of 2026. Gloria Sebikari – Manager Corporate Affairs, Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) says contracts worth over US$ 2.2 Billion (UGX7.6 trillion going by the current exchange rate) out of US$ 5.4Bil…Hoima · Hoima Read Article

RDF and UPDF Commanders Convene in Kabale to Tackle Cross-Border Security

The sixth Proximity Commanders’ Meeting between the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) opened on Tuesday in Kabale District, with senior commanders from both countries reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cross-border security cooperation. The session, attended by defence attachés from both sides, aims to address persistent security challenges along the Uganda-Rwanda border through direct engagement…Border Security · Kabale See the Story

Uganda: Rotarians in Hoima Plant 2,500 Trees for Environmental Conservation

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Hoima Kitara rotarians in partnership with Nansana Rotary club and Hoima city have embarked on tree planting in Hoima city in a bid to promote environmental conservation for green environment and climatic change.Environment · Hoima Read Article

dfcu Bank Partners with Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program to Renovate Bwera Primary School in Kabale » Business Focus

dfcu Bank’s Maryann Wanjiku Michuki hands over a UGX 20 million cheque to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program in support of Bwera Primary School renovation. dfcu Bank has joined hands with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University to support the renovation of Bwera Primary School in Kabale District. The Bank contributed UGX 20 million towards classroom refurbishment and new furniture as part of the 2025 Community G…Kabale · Kabale See the Story

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Hoima City Stadium now 95% complete – Minister Ogwang

LEAVE HIM ALONE!! Otafiire Defends Bobi Wine’s Move to Open NUP Regional Offices

Mugisha Muntu’s wife’s career profile stuns netizens

Mbarara City Gets Green Light to Host at Kakyeka - SportsNation

Prioritize Security And Economic Empowerment! Ex Minister Migereko Urges Rwenzori RDCs, DISOs

Hajji Kakande Urges Rwenzori RDCs, DISOs on Peace, Service Delivery Ahead of 2026 Elections

465 Ugandan Companies Win Oil & Gas Contracts Worth UGX7.6 Trillion » Business Focus

RDF and UPDF Commanders Convene in Kabale to Tackle Cross-Border Security

Uganda: Rotarians in Hoima Plant 2,500 Trees for Environmental Conservation

dfcu Bank Partners with Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program to Renovate Bwera Primary School in Kabale » Business Focus

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Hoima City Stadium now 95% complete – Minister Ogwang

LEAVE HIM ALONE!! Otafiire Defends Bobi Wine’s Move to Open NUP Regional Offices

Mugisha Muntu’s wife’s career profile stuns netizens

Mbarara City Gets Green Light to Host at Kakyeka - SportsNation

Prioritize Security And Economic Empowerment! Ex Minister Migereko Urges Rwenzori RDCs, DISOs

Hajji Kakande Urges Rwenzori RDCs, DISOs on Peace, Service Delivery Ahead of 2026 Elections

465 Ugandan Companies Win Oil & Gas Contracts Worth UGX7.6 Trillion » Business Focus

RDF and UPDF Commanders Convene in Kabale to Tackle Cross-Border Security

Uganda: Rotarians in Hoima Plant 2,500 Trees for Environmental Conservation

dfcu Bank Partners with Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program to Renovate Bwera Primary School in Kabale » Business Focus