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Museveni hails Pdm success in greater Mukono
CAPTION: President Museveni, right, inspects Ms. Nampa Harriet, centre, at her home Mangaliba village in Nakisunga Sub-County, Mukono District June 19th 2025. (PPU Photo). By Stephen Wandera OumaMUKONO – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was left impressed and full of praise after meeting Ms. Nampa Harriet, a beneficiary of the Parish Development Model (PDM), whose inspiring transformation […]
UPDF denies recruitment of medical workers
By Our reporterMBUYA – The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) had distanced itself from the alleged recruitment of medical professionals. In a press statement issued by UPDF Spokesperson Major General Felix Kulayigye on Wednesday, June 18th 2025, the ‘recruitment’ drive of medics is false.“UPDF wishes to inform the general public that all information circulating on […]
NRM collects Shs 6.9 billion in nomination fees
CAPTION: Dr. Tanga Odoi, Chairperson of the NRM. (Daily Monitor cartoon). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has kicked off its nomination process for candidates seeking the party flag in the 2026 General Elections, with over shs6 billion already collected in nomination fees.The process officially began following the successful conclusion of the expression […]
Museveni orders action on livestock theft, UPE fees
CAPTION: President Museveni (C) shares a photo moment with journalists from the greater Mpigi region during a press briefing at Nakasero as regards the progress of the PDM program. Seated (2nd L) is Hon Baryomunsi. (PPU Photo). By Stephen Wandera OumaGOMBA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed government agencies to urgently address critical challenges affecting […]
Government to help collect Busuulu, says minister
Minister Judith Nabakooba By Our reporter BUGANDA – Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba has announced the launch of a centralized collection of nominal ground rent (busuulu) through a central bank account.To address concerns raised by tenants during President Yoweri Museveni’s recent tour in Buganda, the minister announced on Saturday that a new government bank account had been […]
Museveni preaches East African Federation benefits
CAPTION: Members of Parliament listen to speeches during the national budget presentation in Kololo on Thursday, 12 June 2025. (Courtesy photo). By our reporterKOLOLO – President Yoweri Museveni has emphasised the benefits of the East African Federation, saying that it will lead to economic prosperity and heightened security in the region.President Museveni, who was speaking after […]
2,800 NRM aspirants pick forms
CAPTION: NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr Tanga Odoi. (Courtsey photo). By Our reporter KYADONDO – The Electoral Commission of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has closed the picking nomination forms for various elective positions ahead of the 2026 general elections. The Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission Dr. Tanga Odoi, described the […]
Speaker Among cautions accounting officers
CAPTION: (Right too Left ), The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among talks to the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, the Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija and the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige (left) at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporter KOLOLO – The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, […]
UPDF in Somalia mark world environment day
CAPTION: Lt. Gen Sam Kavuma UPDF Commander in Somalia planting a tree. Courtesy photo). By Our reporter MOGADISHU – The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) joined the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and […]