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Uganda Airlines limping but has potential – PAC report

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Uganda Airlines, often criticised for its heavy financial losses, still holds significant investment potential if strategic reforms are implemented, a new House report has revealed. The Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (PAC-COSASE) on the airline, has pointed out that despite incurring a net loss of Shs237.9 billion in the 2023-2024 […]

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MTN Uganda named Employer of the Year for the second consecutive year

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MTN Uganda staff, led by General Manager of Human Resources Michael Ssekade (holding the award), celebrate the company’s Employer of the Year accolade at Mestil Hotel in Kampala on Sept.12, 2025. MTN Uganda named Employer of the Year for the second consecutive year  MTN Uganda has been named Employer of the Year 2025 by the

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI SET TO ASSUME CHAIRMANSHIP OF APR FORUM NEXT YEAR

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will assume the chairmanship of the African Peer Review (APR) Forum of Heads of State and Government in February 2026, a role that will see Uganda take the lead in guiding continental governance and development priorities.     President Museveni will take over the chairmanship from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. He

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Electoral Commission Begins Hearing Nomination Petitions at Local Government Level

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By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates 12 September,2025 KAMPALA, Uganda – The Electoral Commission (EC) yesterday commenced hearings for petitions arising from the ongoing nomination of candidates for various positions at the local government level. The sessions, which are being held at the Commission’s headquarters in Kampala, are aimed at addressing disputes and complaints raised by aspirants

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The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, is currently representing H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the 30th Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro Kingdom.

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The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, is currently representing H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the 30th Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro Kingdom. The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among on the side praying  while presiding over the 30th Coronation Anniversary

The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, is currently representing H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the 30th Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro Kingdom. Read More »

Gov’t Raises Alarm on Tree Cutting as Uganda Launches Climate Finance Strategies and Report

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By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates KAMPALA, Uganda – Government has raised concerns over the escalating destruction of forests, particularly the widespread cutting down of trees in Mabira Forest, warning that the trend is worsening the country’s vulnerability to climate change. The call was made by Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, the Minister of State for Planning under the

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Shadow minister slams Govt action to save Lake Bunyonyi

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MPs have called for stringent measures to protect Lake Bunyonyi, following pollution concerns. The Shadow Minister for Water and Environment, Hon. Christine Kaaya (NUP, Kiboga District Woman Representative), said government interventions were inadequate and failed to confront the root causes of the lake’s degradation. During plenary on Thursday, 11 September 2025, Kaaya, who was responding

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Africa’s Business Heroes Announces 2025 Top 10 Finalists

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Africa’s Business Heroes Announces 2025 Top 10 Finalists These Heroes will now move on to the 7th ABH Grand Finale in Kigali, Rwanda on 12–13 December 2025, where they will compete for their share of US$1.5 million in grant funding DAKAR, Senegal, September 12, 2025/ — The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org) Prize Competition, a

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AFSIC – Investing in Africa Returns to London on October 14–15, 2025

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The Premier Event for Driving Investment and Business Growth Across the African Continent AFSIC – Investing in Africa, one of the most influential investment events focused on Africa, is set to take place in London on October 14th and 15th, 2025, in London. Backed by major supporters such as British International Investment (BII), World Bank

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Namboole closed as Turkish company, Summa begins final upgrade to 60,000-seater stadium

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Turkish firm MS Summa will upgrade Namboole Stadium, alias Mandela National Stadium, increasing its capacity from over 40,000 to 60,000 ahead of AFCON 2027. Namboole Stadium, also known as Mandela National Stadium, has been officially closed for an upgrade.The upgrade will also include a new hotel, an Olympic swimming pool, an expanded VIP section for

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