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Uganda Launches Southern Africa Tourism Roadshow in Johannesburg

Johannesburg, South Africa — The Uganda High Commission in Pretoria has officially launched the Southern Africa Tourism Roadshow in Johannesburg, signalling the start of a week-long series of engagements aimed at enhancing tourism cooperation, expanding trade partnerships, and strengthening regional market linkages across Southern Africa. The Roadshow brings together national tourism authorities, leading travel trade professionals, […]

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She Cranes Crowned 2025 Celtic Cup Champions

Glasgow, Scotland — Uganda’s national netball team, the She Cranes, have been crowned 2025 Celtic Cup Champions, completing a flawless campaign and firmly stamping their authority on the international stage. The Ugandan side wrapped up the title with a commanding 70–48 victory over Wales at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, closing the tournament as the only

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East African Legislative Assembly (EALA)  and their support tour Gen Saleh’s Namunkekera Rural Industrial Park and Kirima Heritage Farm in Kapeeka-Semuto Municipality in Nakaseke district. 

The members of parliament of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA)  and their support on December 1, 2025 toured Namunkekera Rural Industrial Park,  also known as Liaoshen Industrial Park, and Kirima Heritage Farm in Kapeeka-Semuto Municipality in Nakaseke district. Both of these landmark establishments are owned by General (Rtd) Caleb Akandwanaho Salim Saleh, the Chief

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Uganda Cubs fall short in the CECAFA U-17 final after sealing qualification for the U-17 AFCON

The Uganda Cubs were defeated 3–2 by Tanzania U-17 in the U-17 AFCON CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers final played on Tuesday afternoon at the Abebe Bikila Stadium. Despite the loss, the Cubs achieved their primary objective by securing qualification for the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026 through their place in the final. Tanzania

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Govt proposes mandatory practicing certificate for ICT graduates

Uganda is set to introduce a new policy requiring ICT graduates to undergo a one-year internship and training program before certification, similar to lawyers and medical doctors. Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, announced the proposal, citing the need for practical, hands-on training in the field. “We are proposing that ICT graduates

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CBS unveils 2025 Enkuuka Festival, targets 200,000 revellers

KAMPALA – The Central Broadcasting Service (CBS), the Buganda Kingdom–owned radio station, has officially launched the 2025 edition of the Enkuuka festival—its annual end-of-year celebration that ushers Ugandans into the new year. This year’s event, themed “Enkuuka Bwaguuga,” will take place on December 31 at the Buganda Royal Palace in Mengo. Organisers project that the

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URA steps up operation to combat cross-border smuggling

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has renewed efforts to combat cross-border smuggling and tax evasion in the eastern region in a bid to accelerate economic growth. Thousands of tonnes of cheap products from neighbouring Kenya are smuggled into the country daily through porous border points, especially along Lwakhakha, Busia, and Malaba. The eastern Uganda–Kenya border

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI RALLIES BUSHENYI TO VOTE NRM, WARNS PDM FUND THIEVES

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, today addressed thousands of NRM supporters at Kizinda Market in Bushenyi – Ishaka Municipality, issuing a strong warning to Parish Development Model (PDM) officials who charge or steal from beneficiaries. He vowed to decisively deal with anyone

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Relief as Gulu–Kamdini–Karuma highway reopens after month-long closure

Kamdini, Uganda: The partial reopening of the Gulu–Kamdini–Karuma highway has brought relief to businesses and transporters following a month-long closure caused by embankment failure at Karuma Bridge, officials said on Monday. The Ministry of Works and Transport closed the Kamdini–Karuma section in early November after continuous heavy rains widened the embankment failure, destroying more than half

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Uganda’s ambassador welcomes Kiira Motors expedition to Botswana, MTN hailed for keeping journey connected

  By Our Reporter/ KmaUpdates The ground-breaking “Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition” has marked a historic milestone, arriving in Francistown, Botswana, as the team prepares for highly anticipated events in the capital, Gaborone, tomorrow. The team, piloting the fully electric Kayoola E-Coach, was received at the Cresta Thapama Hotel in Francistown by a

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