VIDEO | Fahad Juma, a member of the first group of 273 Ugandans repatriated through the Government of Uganda's voluntary return exercise from South Africa, expresses his deep gratitude for being able to come home.
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Let’s be clear!
Not sure why anyone would be confused about what I’m saying.
There are ONLY 2 cases of Ebola in Uganda.
We know who they are and where they are.
We had 20.
We now have 2!
Bbili
Mbili
Ario
Ibili.
The government of Uganda has flown our brothers and sisters and their families home from S Africa where they faced possible xenophobic attacks.
@UgandaMediaCent was at the airport when they arrived.
We have taken photos and they are now available for you to use - with attribution,
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Asante sana General @mkainerugaba for ensuring that our citizens are safely back home.
Yesterday, President @KagutaMuseveni met with Rt. Hon. Baroness Chapman, the UK Minister of State for International Development and Africa, at @StateHouseUg - Entebbe. They discussed strengthening the Uganda-UK partnership, focusing on investment and economic cooperation.
President Museveni has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring Uganda successfully co-hosts the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, pledging full financial backing. #GCICMediaReview
Over 150,000 public servants will get a salary increment starting this month, the Minister of Public Service, Gen. Katumba Wamala, has said. #GCICMediaReview
This evening at Uganda Media Centre, I addressed the disturbing escalation of cattle theft in the Greater Mbarara region, a matter that has generated widespread public concern and legitimate outcry among our people.
The government has received numerous reports indicating that this vice has reached alarming proportions, with many livestock farmers losing the very animals upon which their livelihoods depend.
Livestock is the backbone of the economy of Ankole and much of western Uganda. Beyond its economic value, cattle represent years of hard work, family wealth and hope for a better future. Their theft is therefore not merely a criminal offence against individual farmers; but also a direct attack on Government's wealth creation agenda and our national mission of lifting Ugandans out of poverty.
What makes this situation more unfortunate is that some of the stolen cattle were purchased using funds accessed through the Parish Development Model (PDM). Government deliberately invested these resources to enable vulnerable households to build sustainable incomes and escape poverty. When criminals steal such livestock, they are sabotaging one of Government's flagship socio-economic transformation programmes and frustrating the efforts of hardworking Ugandans striving to improve their lives.
As the Minister responsible for coordinating Resident District Commissioners, I directed all RDCs/RCCs, DISOs and district security committees across the Greater Mbarara region to treat cattle theft as a top security priority. This vice must receive the same urgency and coordinated response accorded to other organised crimes that threaten national stability and economic development.
I equally called upon the Uganda Police Force to intensify intelligence-led operations, increase patrols, strengthen investigations and dismantle the criminal syndicates behind these thefts. The criminals involved are increasingly organised, and our response must be even more organised, coordinated and decisive.
I commended the Resident District Commissioner for Mbarara, Mr. Nicholas Nuwagira, together with the DPC and the entire district security team, for the commendable progress registered so far. Their operations have already led to the arrest of more than twenty suspects believed to be members of the organised criminal network responsible for these thefts. This demonstrates that where security agencies remain vigilant and coordinated, criminals can be defeated.
Government has further established that many of the stolen cattle are sold within Uganda, particularly in the districts of Mitooma and Kasese, while others are smuggled across our western border into the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
Therefore, No animal should be transported or traded without proper movement permits and verification of ownership. Livestock markets, checkpoints and transport corridors must be subjected to heightened inspection. Anyone found transporting, purchasing or facilitating the movement of cattle without the requisite documentation should be thoroughly investigated.
I also remind all police commanders at district and sub-county levels throughout the Greater Mbarara region that Government invested heavily in improving policing capacity by procuring motorcycles specifically to enhance mobility, surveillance and rapid response. These motorcycles must now be fully deployed in protecting our farming communities. The public expects visible policing, timely response and proactive operations that prevent crime rather than merely responding after losses have occurred.
To our cattle keepers, I urge them to remain alert and strengthen community vigilance. Secure your kraals, properly identify your animals where possible, and immediately report suspicious persons, vehicles or unusual livestock movements.
The Government remains committed to protecting lives, property and the investments of every Ugandan
For God and My Country.
The Permanent Secretary @MoICT_Ug, Ms. @azawedde, received a bouquet of flowers from Mrs. Rosette Batanda, the 'Maaama' of the Uganda Media Centre, in recognition of her steadfast leadership.
The 2026 @Makerere Marathon has officially been launched under the theme "Run the Hills for the Future." Join thousands on 27th September 2026 as we run to transform lives through inclusive education | #MakMarathon2026
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LUGANDA | Gavumenti ng'eyita mu Minista w'ebyamawulire n'okulungamya Eggwanga @JustineLumumba ekakasiza nti okugalwa kw'emikutu gya Nation Media Group kyava ku kunonyereza kw'ebitongole by'okwerinda nga biragirwa by'Omukukelembeze we Ggwanga.
Strategy Room: Hon. @JustineLumumba, flanked by the Hon. @Alioniodria Minister of State for @MoICT_Ug and the Permanent Secretary, Dr. @azawedde, receives a briefing from Mr. @kasujja on the operations and strategic role of the Uganda Media Centre.
OPINION ✍🏾| Uganda's quiet victories over deadly diseases
From Ebola and Marburg to polio, cholera, and COVID-19, the country has repeatedly shown its ability to detect contain and defeat some of the worlds most dangerous diseases.
Read: https://t.co/8mgg4kxN6k