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Ministry of Health Appoints National Chief Physician and Deputy to Strengthen Internal Medicine Services

The Ministry of Health expressed confidence that the appointments will enhance coordination, clinical leadership, and the delivery of high-quality Internal Medicine services, contributing to improved health outcomes for Ugandans. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, has appointed Dr. Kabugo Charles, Executive Director of Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, as the National […]

Museveni Cracks Down on Non-Performers, Pushes for Faster Shift to Money Economy in State of the Nation Address

“All non-performers must leave leadership,” he declared, adding that effective leadership requires commitment rather than constant demands for facilitation. KAMPALA — President Yoweri Museveni has warned leaders against poor performance and corruption, urging them to play a more active role in driving Uganda’s transformation into a fully commercialized economy. Delivering the 2026 State of the […]

Government Clarifies LC Salary Payments Following Leadership Transition

The clarification settles disagreements that arose in a number of districts and lower local governments after Local Council elections and subsequent swearing-in ceremonies recently. The Ministry of Local Government has clarified how salaries and allowances for Local Council (LC) officials will be handled following the recent change of leadership across Uganda. In a letter dated […]

Muganga Blames Tayebwa for Ministerial Rejection, Dismisses Citizenship Allegations

“I am a Rwandan by heritage, born in Uganda and a full Ugandan citizen,” Muganga stated, adding that he neither possesses a Rwandan passport nor holds citizenship of Rwanda. Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga has renewed his defense against allegations surrounding his citizenship status, insisting that claims linking him to Rwanda were not […]

Court Fines NYTIL Sh180m for Polluting River Nile

In addition to the sh180m fine, the court ordered NYTIL to restore the affected land and the polluted section of the River Nile within 30 days. The Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court has fined Southern Range Nyanza Limited (NYTIL) sh180m after the company pleaded guilty to illegally discharging industrial effluent into neighbouring land and a […]

Mukono District Mourns Community Development Officer Claire Tusiime

In an official statement released by Mukono District Local Government, district leaders described Tusiime as a committed and professional public servant whose contribution to community development will be remembered. Mukono District technical staff are mourning the death of Ms. Claire Tusiime, a Community Development Officer attached to Namataba Town Council, who passed away on Wednesday […]

Three-Week Search Ends in Tragedy as Missing Taxi Driver Is Found Dead

Police have since arrested a key suspect believed to have information that could assist investigators in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the killing. Auditor General Report Puts Former IRA Boss Kaddunabbi on Spot Over Sh181m in Questionable Payments Police in Mbarara have recovered the dismembered body of a taxi driver who had been missing for more […]

Mukono Intensifies Ebola Vigilance as Health Officials Warn Private Clinics Over Suspected Cases

Among the currently confirmed 15 Ebola cases in Uganda are two health workers from private health facilities in Kampala, who are undergoing treatment and isolation, according to the Ministry of Health. Health authorities in Mukono District have stepped up measures to prevent the spread of Ebola, warning private health facilities against handling suspected cases beyond […]

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