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Owobusobozi Bisaka, the spiritual leader and founder of the Faith of Unity, has called on his followers to back President Museveni in the forthcoming 2026 general elections, citing the government’s dedication to peace and national progress. Speaking during the 39th Flower Day celebrations at the Omukama Ruhanga Owobusobozi Bisaka International Stadium in Muhorro, Kagadi District, Owobusobozi urged his congregation to remain engaged in government programs and steadfast in their support for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). “Let us continue supporting the NRM government led by President Museveni, who has preserved peace and created a stable environment for both spiritual…
Kampala Central Member of Parliament Muhammad Nsereko has declared his intention to contest for the presidency in 2026 general elections. Nsereko will contest under the Ecological Party of Uganda (EPU), a newly established political formation that he believes represents a fresh approach to governance, accountability, and environmental responsibility. Over the years, Nsereko has built a reputation for publically challenging both government officials and fellow opposition leaders whom he accuses of exploiting their positions for personal gain. His decision to enter the presidential race is likely to draw attention to the evolving political landscape ahead of the 2026 elections, as new…
Fertility rate has mysteriously dropped according to United Nations Fund for Population Agency 2025 State of the World Population report, Dubbed “The Real Fertility Crisis, the report indicates that one in five people globally expect not to have the number of children they desire due to economic and social barriers. “The issue is lack of choice, not desire, with major consequences for individuals and societies,” Dr. Gift Malunga, UNFPA Representative in Uganda said. “We believe that every individual has the right to have the number and spacing of children they desire without coercion or force,” Dr. Malunga emphasized. He however…
Uganda’s annual headline inflation for the 12 months ending June 2025 has risen to 3.9%, up from 3.8% the previous month, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) announced on Monday, 30th June 2025. According to Samuel Echoku, UBOS Head of Macro Statistics, the increase was largely driven by annual food crop inflation, which reached 4.7% in June 2025, compared to 4.3% in May. “This was mainly due to rising prices of dry beans (12.1%, up from 9.2% in May), plantains (locally known as matooke), which surged by 37.7% (up from 29.8%), passion fruit…
The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) has partnered with the Presidential Industrial Hubs to assess and certify students who undergo skills training in various industrial hubs across the country. The partnership aims to ensure that the training programs offered by the industrial hubs meet the required standards and are aligned with the National Skills Qualifications Framework. According to Onesmus Oyesigye, Executive Secretary of UVTAB, the partnership will involve reviewing the Assessment Training Packages (ATPs) used by the industrial hubs and ensuring that they are in tandem with the new registration and student act. “Our role will be to…
Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has allocated a total of 5195 computer tablets that were used during 2024 National population and housing census exercise to four Uganda Cultural institutions and twelve Institutions of Higher learning. UBOS-E Executive Director Dr. Chris Mukiza while distributing the gadgets in Kampala on behalf of Uganda government gave atotal of 1000 to Buganda Kingdom, 550 to Bunyoro Kingdom, 500 to Busoga, and 200 to Rwenzururu Kingdom while National Council for Higher Education received 75, Makerere University received 700, Kyambogo University 350, Lira University 200, Gulu University 200, Kabale University 200, Mbarara University of Science and Technology…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), particularly the Military Police Brigade, has been praised for its growing commitment to nurturing sports talent within its ranks. The commendation followed a thrilling kickboxing match in Nateete, where Military Police officer Lt Samuel Etumye triumphed over Ivan “Predator” Koreta of the Pentagon Kickboxing Academy. The Saturday night contest marked the launch of the “Game On” series and formed part of the national selection process to determine Uganda’s representative in the upcoming East African Kickboxing Championship against Tanzania, scheduled for August 2025. Speaking at the event, Pentagon Kickboxing Academy Director Sadat Yiga expressed appreciation…
Health experts have urged government to regulate the sale and marketing of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) which are increasingly linked to cancer and other chronic diseases in children. Addressing media at Makerere University, Professor Archileo Natigo Kaaya from the Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, emphasized the growing health risk posed by UPFs in children’s diets. “Nutrient profiling is a scientific method of classifying foods based on their nutritional content. This tool can help the government identify which foods are unhealthy and regulate their availability, especially to children,” Prof. Kaaya explained. He warned that without a clear government policy, ultra-processed foods…
President Yoweri Museveni has assured Nrm Leaders and the general public that the mighty NRM Government is still committed to democracy, empowering Ugandans and fighting corruption. He said that one of his biggest goals for the next five years is to eliminate corrupt practices that are holding the country back. “I have decided to come forward again to help guide the Bazukulu (grandchildren) and their parents for another five years. During this time, we must seriously fight and wipe out corruption,” the President declared. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, accompanied by First Lady Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, officially collected his nomination…
Uganda has over taken Ethiopia to become Africa’s premier coffee exporter,this website has learnt. According to latest reports Uganda hit $2billion coffe export earning ahed of Ethiopia in 2025. According to recent data unveiled at the World of Coffee Geneva 2025 event, Uganda exported a staggering 47,606.7 tonnes of coffee in May 2025, a 43.59% increase from the previous year. The monthly figures are equally impressive: Uganda exported 793,445 60kg bags in May alone, significantly up from 552,569 bags during the same period in 2024, resulting in export earnings of USD 243.9 million. This surge contributes to a cumulative annual…