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The Ministry of Education and Sports has issued a harsh warning to boarding schools operating without official authorization, stating they face severe disciplinary action. This directive comes as the government aggressively moves to clamp down on substandard facilities, reinforce learner safety, and streamline accommodation protocols across the country. While addressing Parliament on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Minister of State for Education (Sports), Hon. Peter Ogwang, made it clear that unauthorized boarding operations will no longer be tolerated. “A boarding section must be properly authorized, adequately resourced, regularly inspected, and run in the best interests of learners,” Minister Ogwang declared.…

As breast cancer awareness month comes to an end, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged Members of Parliament to champion cancer screening and which can increase early detection in their constituencies as Uganda grapples with a rising burden of the disease. Tayebwa made the call during his communication from the Chair in Thursday’s plenary sitting. “As the month comes to an end, we should be ambassadors for early cancer screening and detection,” Tayebwa said. “Whenever we have an opportunity in our constituencies, let us encourage everyone to go for cancer screening,” he added. He also asked MPs to…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has implored Egyptian investors to invest in Uganda’s economy, particularly in infrastructure development and value addition. The President made the appeal today while meeting the investors at State House, Entebbe. The delegation was led by Uganda’s Deputy Ambassador to Egypt, Lt. Gen. Charles Angina. President Museveni told the investors that Uganda produces substantial quantities of agricultural products, minerals and forest resources but needs more factories to add value to these products and affordable infrastructure to make locally manufactured goods competitive on the global market. He noted that Uganda’s economy is anchored on four key sectors: commercial agriculture, manufacturing, services…

Formula 1 will officially return to Africa for the first time in over three decades after signing a historic 10-year agreement with Rwanda. The highly anticipated African Grand Prix is slated to hit the grid in the early 2030s. The race will take place on a state-of-the-art, purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, located just 25 miles south of the capital city of Kigali and adjacent to the nation’s brand-new international airport. The landmark agreement closes a massive gap in motorsport history. Formula 1 has not raced on African soil since the 1993 South African Grand Prix at Kyalami. This multi-year partnership…

Uganda’s internationally acclaimed Ghetto Kids continue to dominate the global stage, delivering a high-energy performance for world leaders and delegates at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow. Fresh off their massive performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show, the Kampala-based dance troupe brought their signature moves to the high-profile diplomatic gathering held from October 28–29, 2026. The troupe arrived in the Russian capital earlier in the week to entertain heads of state and delegates representing nearly 50 African nations. The summit, co-chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin and African Union Chairperson Évariste Ndayishimiye (the President of Burundi),…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on the Russian Federation to open its doors to finished African goods and fund key infrastructure across the East African Community (EAC). Delivering the address on the President’s behalf at the Third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, Vice President Jessica Alupo urged Moscow to drop the import of raw materials and back local agro-industrialization. Museveni asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to eliminate barriers for processed exports—including coffee, fish, fruits, textiles, leather, cereals, nuts, and vegetable oils—to help Africa capture higher profit margins. Pointing to the EAC’s 331 million consumers and a $356 billion intra-regional market…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged religious institutions to leverage their influence to drive socio-economic transformation, promote moral uprightness, and eliminate household poverty across Uganda. The President emphasized that spiritual guidance must walk hand-in-hand with practical efforts to uplift the livelihoods of ordinary citizens. His message was delivered by the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, during the 141st Bishop James Hannington commemoration at Kyando Village in Mayuge District. Christians gathered at the site to honor the legacy of the Anglican missionary who was martyred in Uganda on October 29, 1885. President Museveni commended the Church of Uganda,…

Youth empowerment advocate Joshua Baguma has donated 60 footballs to support grassroots talent in Tooro Kingdom, fueling the dramatic conclusion of the 2026 MTN Amasaza Cup. Baguma, the founder and CEO of the Just Believe Foundation, presented 50 footballs directly to the newly crowned Omukama of Tooro, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, for distribution to competing county teams. He handed over an additional 10 footballs to Fort Portal City Mayor, Rev. Kintu Muhanga, to boost sports development in the urban center. The donation arrived at a historic moment for the kingdom. The tournament had been paused at the semi-final stage following…

The Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), SPA Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, has demanded a forensic audit into Shs 1.71 trillion handled by the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL). The call follows persistent countrywide electricity supply challenges, prolonged power outages, and severe connection backlogs. Namyalo raised these demands during a meeting with officials from the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) at the ONC offices. The ERA delegation, led by Principal Engagement Officer Ibrahim Kasita and Costa Nantume from the Consumer Affairs Department, visited the ONC manager to respond to her recent public concerns regarding the poor performance of…

 Uganda’s Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has hit a historic milestone, becoming the first financial intelligence unit in Africa to achieve the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 international certification for information security. The global standard recognizes the bulletproof integrity of the FIA’s Information Security Management System. At the same landmark ceremony, the authority also launched its new Client Service Charter, setting strict new benchmarks for how it interacts with banks, government bodies, and the public. Financed under the $160 million World Bank-supported Uganda Digital Acceleration Project, the international certification validates the FIA’s ability to protect and manage highly sensitive financial data. Alongside the certification,…