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The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a nationwide programme for the election of delegates representing non-unionised workers, setting August 2025 as a key stage in the electoral roadmap for the 2025/2026 General Elections. In a statement issued on July 18, EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said the exercise will be conducted at sub-county, district, and […]
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The Uganda Electoral Commission (EC) has released a comprehensive roadmap detailing key activities for the 2025/2026 General Elections, urging all stakeholders to take note of the timelines and actively participate. The announcement was made via a press release signed by Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission. The roadmap outlines a series of […]
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Uganda’s health sector is confronting a Shs604 billion ($158 million) shortfall following sharp reductions in U.S. foreign aid, putting critical programs for HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and nutrition at risk. The cuts, announced in early 2025, have triggered urgent appeals for increased domestic financing to sustain essential services. The funding gap threatens salaries for healthcare workers […]
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Uganda’s food scene is undergoing a delicious transformation in 2025, with farm-to-table dining emerging as a lifestyle staple in urban centers like Entebbe and Kampala. Fueled by a growing demand for sustainable, locally sourced cuisine, restaurants like The Garden Bistro and FarmFresh Kitchen are redefining dining with menus rooted in Uganda’s rich agricultural heritage. The […]
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The Electoral Commission (EC) has launched elections for Special Interest Groups (SIGs) at the sub-county level across Uganda, starting with polls for older persons aged 60 and above. EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi confirmed that the week-long exercise will cover all sub-counties, divisions, and town councils. Elections for persons with disabilities are scheduled for Wednesday, July […]
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Uganda Airlines’ inaugural direct flight to London Gatwick, launched in early 2025, has sparked a tourism boom, making Uganda more accessible to European travelers. Spearheaded by Minister of Works and Transport Gen Katumba Wamala, the route reduces travel time and costs, attracting tourists and investors to Kampala’s vibrant tourism sector. The new flight aligns with […]
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Electoral Commission (EC) chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, has defended the Commission’s capacity to deliver a credible election, urging critics to provide concrete evidence of bias instead of making sweeping accusations. Speaking at a national workshop on Special Interest Groups (SIGs) elections in Kampala on Wednesday, Byabakama dismissed long-standing claims—mostly from opposition parties—that the EC […]
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Uganda has made a landmark commitment to its health sector, nearly doubling funding to Shs5.87 trillion ($1.5 billion) in the 2025/26 financial year, up from Shs2.95 trillion in the previous cycle. Finance Minister Matia Kasaija announced the allocation during the national budget reading, noting that health will take 8.1% of the Shs72.37 trillion national budget. […]
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The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2025, held from May 21-24 at the Speke Resort and Convention Centre in Munyonyo, Kampala, has solidified Uganda’s position as a leading tourism destination in East Africa. Under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” the ninth edition of POATE attracted over 450 exhibitors from 50 countries, including national […]
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In a strategic move to enhance electoral service delivery in Uganda’s West Nile sub-region, the Electoral Commission (EC) has inaugurated its new regional offices and a secure storage facility in Arua City. The facility is set to serve 12 districts in addition to Arua City, decentralising election management and improving access to voter services. Electoral […]
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