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"How can Uganda be in the wilderness when we have moved from where we were in 1986 to where we are now?"

President @KagutaMuseveni used his Thursday State of the Nation Address to 'go bare knuckles" with @DailyMonitor columnist @GawayaTegulle's controversial "40 years in the wilderness" narrative, defending the NRM government's record on economic growth, infrastructure and wealth creation.

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⚽️ The biggest FIFA World Cup in history is finally here. 48 teams. 104 matches. Three host nations. One trophy.

From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to debutants like Cape Verde and Curaçao, here is everything you need to know before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off.

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TOP STORY: President @KagutaMuseveni wants fuel tankers off Uganda's highways.

In his State of the Nation Address (#SoNA26), the President unveiled a vision of moving petroleum products through pipelines instead of roads, a shift that could reduce road damage, accidents and fuel transport costs.

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“No More Sleep. No More Corruption. No More Non-Performance.”

President @KagutaMuseveni Thursday unveiled a new national agenda aimed at fighting corruption, accelerating wealth creation and holding leaders accountable as Uganda targets an USD80 billion economy and expanded Parish Development Model funding.

The President used the 2026 State of the Nation Address to defend the NRM’s economic record and warned that leaders who fail to deliver results will not be tolerated this term.

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“No More Sleep. No More Corruption. No More Non-Performance.”

President @KagutaMuseveni Thursday unveiled a new national agenda aimed at fighting corruption, accelerating wealth creation and holding leaders accountable as Uganda targets an USD80 billion economy and expanded Parish Development Model funding.

The President used the 2026 State of the Nation Address to defend the NRM’s economic record and warned that leaders who fail to deliver results will not be tolerated this term.

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🚨 No crowds. No Kololo gathering: Government has announced that this year's Heroes Day celebrations will be held scientifically at State House Entebbe as Uganda intensifies measures to contain Ebola.

President Museveni will officiate at a limited event attended by fewer than 25 invited guests, while the rest of the country follows proceedings on television and radio.

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🚨 No crowds. No Kololo gathering: Government has announced that this year's Heroes Day celebrations will be held scientifically at State House Entebbe as Uganda intensifies measures to contain Ebola.

President Museveni will officiate at a limited event attended by fewer than 25 invited guests, while the rest of the country follows proceedings on television and radio.

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MUGANGA VETTING: The Uganda Law Society President @IsaacSsemakadde says the controversy surrounding the nomination and vetting of Dr Lawrence Muganga's ministerial appointment should be settled by the law, rather than identity politics.

This comes a day after @ReachDrMuganga took to social media to express how he was unfairly targeted by Deputy Speaker @Thomas_Tayebwa during Parliament's vetting process earlier this week.

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UPDATE: Starting January 2027, individual bank customers will only be able to withdraw up to Shs50 million per day over the counter, while businesses are now capped at Shs500 million.

@BOU_Official says the move is aimed at promoting digital payments and reducing cash transactions.

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UPDATE:🚨Police dismantle ‘Eggaali’ Gang Terrorising Mukono Residents

Several suspects, including the alleged ringleader, have been arrested after an intelligence-led operation uncovered a hideout stocked with weapons, suspected counterfeit cash and other exhibits linked to criminal activities.

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UPDATE:🚨Police dismantle ‘Eggaali’ Gang Terrorising Mukono Residents

Several suspects, including the alleged ringleader, have been arrested after an intelligence-led operation uncovered a hideout stocked with weapons, suspected counterfeit cash and other exhibits linked to criminal activities.

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🙏 A new Virgin Mary Grotto has been commissioned at Kamuli Catholic Parish as Catholics marked Uganda Martyrs Day from their local parishes.

Church leaders said the decentralized celebrations offered believers an opportunity to strengthen their faith closer to home while reflecting on the sacrifice of the Uganda Martyrs.

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⚠️ More than 500 villages in Namisindwa District are facing a potential disaster.

Massive landslide cracks triggered by heavy rains have damaged homes, destroyed crops and left families fearing for their lives. District leaders are now calling for urgent government intervention before the situation turns deadly.

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SAD NEWS: Former She Corporate FC captain Cissy Nantongo has passed away after battling cancer. Nantongo leaves behind a legacy of leadership, trophies and inspiration, having captained She Corporate and guided the club to major successes.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

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SAD NEWS: Former She Corporate FC captain Cissy Nantongo has passed away after battling cancer. Nantongo leaves behind a legacy of leadership, trophies and inspiration, having captained She Corporate and guided the club to major successes.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

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TOP STORY: A landmark Constitutional Court ruling has removed a major legal obstacle in the Shs3.8 billion Buyaka compensation scandal, clearing the way for former Trade PS Geraldine Ssali and her co-accused to face trial.

The judges struck down a law that allowed courts to automatically acquit accused persons when non-derogable rights were violated, ruling that criminal cases must first be fully heard and determined on their merits.

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CRIME: A funeral gathering in Bulambuli ended in tragedy after a man who tried to stop a fight was allegedly stabbed to death.

Police have arrested a 20-year-old barber in connection with the incident, while detectives continue searching for key witnesses and the weapon believed to have been used in the attack.

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TOP STORY: Inside the heightened Leadership Crisis at Uganda's Insurance Regulatory Authority.

As Dr @SandeProtazio takes over as @IRAUganda Acting CEO, ousted boss Dr Ibrahim @KaddunabbiLub has rushed to court challenging the Board's decision not to renew his contract after 16 years at the helm.

The dispute has now escalated into a legal, governance and administrative showdown that could shape the future of the regulator.

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BLOG: One in every four Ugandan girls aged 15–19 has begun childbearing.

Despite years of policies, strategies and donor-funded programmes, Uganda continues to record one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in East Africa.

In this opinion piece, Luke Twesigye argues that the solution goes beyond government programmes and requires communities, parents, men and boys to become active partners in protecting adolescent girls.

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UPDATE ⚽️: Uganda Cranes' planned friendlies against Tanzania and Madagascar have been cancelled.

The matches, which were due to be played in Morocco, were called off over public health concerns linked to the ongoing Ebola situation, cutting short Uganda's preparations during the international window.

The Cranes are now expected to return home as officials explore alternative arrangements.

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