Museveni Orders Review of Policy Linking Medical Students’ Graduation to Internship

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed that the policy requiring medical students to complete their internship before graduating be corrected, saying graduation and housemanship should be treated as separate processes. Museveni made the directive after meeting medical interns and leaders of the Uganda Medical Association (UMA), led by its president, Dr Frank Asiimwe, at State […]

Museveni Among 20 People to Receive Independence Day Medals

The committee said the medal is awarded to heads of State and heads of government in recognition of visionary leadership and championing peace and security in Uganda, the East African region and Africa. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is among the 20 medalists set to be honoured during Uganda’s 64th Independence Day celebrations on Friday, October […]

Government to Honour Moses Matovu’s Legacy, Support Daughter’s Medical Studies

The Government has also pledged to fully sponsor the late musician’s daughter, who is currently a fourth-year medical student at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU). The Government has pledged to honour the legacy of legendary Afrigo Band musician Moses Matovu by commemorating his contribution to Uganda’s creative industry and supporting his family. The commitments […]

Museveni Commissions New SFC Barracks, Stresses Soldiers’ Welfare

Museveni credited the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba with supporting efforts to channel resources towards military infrastructure. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today commissioned new accommodation facilities for personnel of the Special Forces Command (SFC) at Nakasero, describing the investment as part of efforts to improve the welfare, discipline and operational readiness of […]

Bp. Kagodo Challenges Government on School Fees as 98-Year-Old Mother Is Laid to Rest

He said: “Abaagala abaana baabwe basomere bwereere era bagenda kusomera bwereere!” meaning that those who want their children to study entirely for free risk gaining little from the education system. The Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Enos Kitto Kagodo, has challenged the Government over its policy discouraging parents from making financial contributions towards the education of […]

Queen Mother Breaks Silence as Tooro Succession Dispute Deepens

Kemigisa further alleged that the security deployment around the Palace had restricted the family’s movement and ability to receive mourners, describing the situation as being under “house arrest.” FORT PORTAL — Tooro Kingdom’s Queen Mother, Her Majesty Best Kemigisa, has appealed to President Yoweri Museveni, the UPDF leadership and those involved in the kingdom’s succession […]

Why are you Selling your Children? Asks Museveni as he Criticizes Excessive Bride Price

He noted that the increasing financial burden associated with marriage is forcing many young people to postpone or avoid marriage altogether, contrary to the cultural values the ceremony was meant to uphold. Bishop Kakooza Urges Parents to Nurture Priestly Vocations as Lugazi Diocese Ordains 13 Priests, Six Deacons President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has criticized the […]

Rubongoya Says Blind Loyalty and Lack of Independent Thinking Drove Him Out of NRM

“One of the many reasons I left NRM was the whole idea that you’re not allowed to think for yourself. I would often make posts criticizing government dysfunction and corruption, and then my inbox would be flooded with messages asking why I’m fighting the government,” he said. National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis […]

Museveni Defends Appointment of Balaam, Nameere, Says Uganda Needs Leaders Ready to Fight Corruption

“I know what people say about them. They are known to be outspoken, controversial and sometimes confrontational, but that is exactly why I appointed them,” Museveni said. President Yoweri Museveni has finally explained his decision to appoint Balaam Barugahara and Justine Nameere to the Ministry of Local Government, saying the two were chosen because they […]

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