Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni issued a directive against travelling abroad for government officials, Members of parliament and civil servants. The president made this directive during the commission of the Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigomba (UPIK) on Saturday. According to the president, there is so much that needs to …
Read More »President Museveni receives climate mobility champion leader award
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday received his award for outstanding leadership and commitment towards protecting and conserving the environment. In November last year, the President was awarded the Climate Mobility Champion Leader Award at the two-two-week-long mate change convention in Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt. …
Read More »Museveni tasks universities to equip students with suitable skills
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon Universities to equip students with skills required suitable for the private sector other than preparing them for white color jobs. Museveni’s message was read for him during the 4th Graduation Ceremony at Lira University on Friday. The Vice …
Read More »Museveni will run in 2026: VP Alupo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vice President Rtd Major Jessica Alupo has assured Ugandans that President Yoweri Museveni is still around and should support him during the 2026 polls to drive forward the development he has started in the country. Speaking during celebrations to mark thirty-five years of Entebbe Church …
Read More »Boda boda riders question viability of Museveni’s electric cycle swap policy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni’s ambitious e-mobility plan has been received with some doubts among cyclists. In his address to the nation on New Year’s eve, President Museveni said the government had made a plan that would in the long run reduce the number of fuel-powered motorcycles in …
Read More »Museveni wants next budget to prioritize irrigation
Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni said that the next financial year’s budget should prioritize on irrigation and building fertilizer factory in Tororo. Museveni made the remarks in Ongongoja Sub County, Katakwi district where he officiated as chief guest at a thanksgiving function for Rev. Fr. Lawrence Akepa …
Read More »Museveni distances self from poverty in Kazo, Kiruhura districts
Kiruhura, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has told the people of Kiruhura and Kazo to stop lamenting about bad roads in the districts as the cause of their poverty, but instead focus on doing things that will improve their household incomes. Accompanied by the First Lady Janet Kataaha …
Read More »FDC wants Museveni to explain attacks on security forces
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leader, Patrick Oboi Amuriat, condemned the increased attacks on security forces and demanded an official explanation from the Commander in Chief President Yoweri Museveni. Amuriat’s remarks were contained in his end-of-year message about key highs and lows that transpired …
Read More »Museveni receives a special envoy from the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni last week received a Special Envoy from the President of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, His Excellency Brahim Ghali who paid a courtesy call on him at State House Entebbe. The Special Envoy, His Excellency Mohamed Salem Ould Salek conveyed to President …
Read More »UMA refutes claims of being used by Opposition politicians
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has clarified that their concerns with embattled Association President, Dr. Samuel Oledo are purely based on medical ethics and professionalism. Refuting claims by Dr. Oledo that the doctors’ body had been infiltrated by members of the opposition National Unity Platform …
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