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@theScribeUganda Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:17:24
Why LC1 elections matter more than voters realize after years of delays
By Denis Mukisa KAYUNGA, Uganda: As polling day for LC1 chairperson elections draws near, the Electoral Commission is stressing not just integrity but the critical role these grassroots leaders play in everyday life, especially after years of postponed polls. Namirembe Elizabeth, Kayunga Districts returning officer, this week warned electoral staff against demanding or accepting bribes from aspirants, declaring zero tolerance for corruption. But beyond the anti-corruption message lies a deeper truth: LC1 chairpersons are often the first point of contact between citizens and governance. Aspirants will pick the forms, fill them and return them at no cost, Namirembe said, announcing
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@theScribeUganda 13 hours ago
NAGRC&DB to Step Up Support PDM Farmers with Dairy, Piggery and Poultry Breeding Stock Under New Five-Year Strategic Plan
The new five-year Strategic and Investment Plan commits NAGRCDB to expanding access to affordable, high-performance breeding stock for PDM farmers, while strengthening service delivery and accountability. Uganda took a decisive step toward a more productive, resilient and commercially competitive livestock industry this week, as the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRCDB) launched five institutional documents designed to turn policy commitments into results farmers can see and feel. Together, the instruments link national breeding priorities to how NAGRCDB plans, serves clients, measures performance and shares knowledge. They are the Client Charter (FY2025/26 to 2029/30); the Service Delivery Standards
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@theScribeUganda 12 hours ago
VP Alupo Calls for Proactive Security in Places of Worship
Her Excellency the Vice President, Major (Rtd) Jessica Alupo has rallied religious leaders to ensure safety in their places of worship. In a message delivered by the Minister for the Presidency and MP for Budiope West, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, yesterday while representing H.E. Vice President Maj. (Rtd.) Jessica Alupo at the launch of The Church Security Manual authored by Maj. Joakim Bukenya, an event held at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Nakawa. She noted that while Government has the primary responsibility of protecting citizens, every institution and citizen has a role to play in preventing threats and protecting lives
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@theScribeUganda 12 hours ago
SENIOR PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR BYARUHANGA REITERATES PRESIDENT MUSEVENI'S PLAN TO INJECT SHS200M INTO EACH KAMPALA YOUTH SACCO
Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Political Mobilisation, Mr. Moses Byaruhanga, has reiterated President Yoweri Kaguta Musevenis plan to inject Shs200 million into each youth SACCO in the five divisions of Kampala city as part of efforts to expand economic opportunities for young people. "We are going to give you that money. We were supposed to do it last year, but the elections came in," he assured the youth. Mr. Byaruhanga made the remarks on Friday 14 th August, 2026 while officiating as chief guest at the belated Youth Day celebrations held in Kawempe Division, organised by the Kawempe Youth
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@theScribeUganda 11 hours ago
Dan Odongo's Journey Should Inspire Public Servants, Deputy Speaker Tayebwa
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has described the career of Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Executive Director Dan Odongo as an example of diligence that should inspire public servants across the country. Speaking at the launch of Odongo's book, From Humble Beginnings: The Journey of a Teacher Who Rose to Lead a Nation's Trust, on Friday evening at Hotel Africana, Tayebwa said Odongo's record at UNEB demonstrated what public service should be about. He said Odongo had successfully led the national examinations body without attracting persistent questions from Parliament over his performance or accountability. "When you are in a
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:11:01
HIGH DEMAND AS THOUSANDS ENROL AT PRESIDENTIAL SKILLING CENTRES IN KAMPALA
Thousands of young people on Thursday, August 13, 2026, turned up at Presidential skilling centres across Kampala to enroll for free vocational training, with 3,620 disadvantaged youth registering for the eighth cohort at five of the nine centres. The Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl and Boy Child (PISGBC) targets disadvantaged young people aged between 16 and 35, equipping them with skills to become self-reliant, secure employment and improve their livelihoods. The free vocational training programme was established by the State House in 2017 under the directive of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The six-month programme offers practical training in areas
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:22:10
Kibowa Vows to Back Single Mothers, Market Vendors as Kayunga Leaders Endorse Her Bid
By Denis Mukisa National Resistance Movement (NRM) men's leaders in Kayunga District have endorsed Hajjat Faridah Kibowa's bid for a second term as National Women's Council chairperson, commending her work in strengthening families and advancing women through government programmes. Praise for family stability and empowerment Galiwango Muhammad, NRM chairperson for Ssenda Village in Nazigo Town Council, said Kibowa has consistently urged women to respect their marriages, husbands, and government during workshops and seminars, guidance he credited with helping reduce domestic violence in homes. Leaders also highlighted her role in mobilising women into the ruling party by promoting initiatives such as
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:25:46
MILLY BABIRYE BABALANDA: Time for LCs to turn election victory into wealth-creation victory
The Local Council II chairpersons across the country were elected yesterday, August 10, 2026, completing an important stage in rebuilding Uganda's grassroots leadership structure. I congratulate all Ugandans who participated in these elections and, in particular, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for once again recording an overwhelming victory, as was the case with the LC1 polls. This victory is not merely a political achievement. It presents us with an opportunity and, more importantly, a responsibility. We now have elected grassroots leaders who are in direct contact with the wananchi and who can work closely with the NRM leadership and President
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:21:14
Minister Ayebare Demands Results From Foreign Missions
Uganda's new Foreign Affairs Minister Adonia Ayebare has put the country's diplomatic missions on notice, saying ambassadors and other officials, whether political or career appointees, will be expected to deliver measurable results as he takes charge of the ministry. Speaking on Wednesday during his first address at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Kampala, Ayebare said his priority would be to improve communication, accountability and performance across Uganda's diplomatic service. "I think our legacy here would be to make sure that there are no powers in embassies. Political appointees, whether political appointees or career appointees, are accountable and they
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:17:39
Minister Babalanda tasks RDCs to Mobilise Masses for National Cleaning Days in Advance
Presidency Minister Milly Babirye Babalanda has tasked Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and other local government leaders to spearhead mass mobilisation for the National Cleaning Days and ensure that communities participate fully in the Government programme. Babalanda said RDCs, as representatives of the President in the districts, should take responsibility for mobilising communities, identifying areas requiring cleaning and ensuring that all necessary arrangements are made ahead of the monthly exercise. "As supervisor of the RDCs, RCCs, Deputies and Assistants, I call upon all the RDCs to mobilise the communities, map out areas to be cleaned, make arrangements for cleaning materials to
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@theScribeUganda Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:53:48
Minister Babalanda Calls on Religious Leaders to Preach Wealth-Creation Alongside the Gospel to Combat Poverty
NAMAYINGO: The Minister for the Presidency, Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency and Director for Busoga SDA Women field, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, yesterday officiated at the closure of a one-week Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Camp Retreat in Namayingo District. Speaking to hundreds of worshippers, Minister Babalanda conveyed greetings from H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Mama Janet Kataha Museveni, the Permanent Secretary Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, and the entire staff of the Office of the President. The Minister expressed gratitude to the organizers of the retreat
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@theScribeUganda Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:02:06
Kayunga Women Endorse Faridah Kibowa for Second Term as National Women Council Chairperson
By Denis Mukisa Women leaders in Kayunga District have endorsed Hajjati Faridah Kibowa's bid for a second term as National Chairperson of the Women Council. The endorsement followed ward-level women's council elections, during which Prossy Matovu, the newly elected chairperson of the Women's Council in Nazigo Ward, announced plans to launch a nationwide campaign in support of Kibowa's re-election. Matovu said the campaign would mobilise delegates from different districts to back Kibowa when national delegates gather to elect the next chairperson. Speaking after the local elections, Matovu praised Kibowa's leadership, saying her tenure had increased the visibility and influence of
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@theScribeUganda Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:02:46
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI ORDERS CRACKDOWN ON HEALTH-SECTOR ABSENTEEISM, PDM CORRUPTION
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has ordered a fresh crackdown on corruption, absenteeism, and drug shortages in public health facilities, warning that government workers who fail to serve citizens will be replaced by younger professionals. Addressing members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, President Museveni, who is also the National Chairman of the ruling party, said he had picked several concerns from the electorate during his recent countrywide campaigns that require immediate government attention. The President singled out the health sector, corruption, the Parish Development Model (PDM), crime,
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@theScribeUganda Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:30:58
MINISTER BABALANDA RALLIES BUSOGA TO VOTE NRM CANDIDATES IN UPCOMING LC II ELECTIONS
JINJA: The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, yesterday held a media briefing in Busoga Sub-region to mobilize the public to vote massively for NRM-endorsed candidates in the upcoming Local Council II leadership elections scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026. Minister Babalanda expressed gratitude from His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, First Lady and Minister for Education and Sports, Mama Janet Kataha Museveni, PS office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande and entire staff of office of the President. She applauded the people of Busoga for turning up and standing with NRM candidates in the recently
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@theScribeUganda Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:43:42
Minister Babalanda, Speaker Oboth Urges Bugweri Households to Embrace Government Wealth-Creation Programmes
BUGWERI, The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, this afternoon joined the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, and the people of Bugweri County for a thanksgiving service for Hon. Hajji Wandera Sadara, who was giving thanks to God after successfully being elected to represent Bugweri County in the 12th Parliament. Delivering her message, Hon. Babalanda conveyed greetings from H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Mama Janet Kataha Museveni, and the entire staff of the Office of the President. The Minister expressed gratitude to the people
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:14:23
Buganda to receive free brain surgeries: Specialist surgeons organize camp to show Uganda's 'Gifted Hands'
KAYUNGA: Patients across ten districts in Buganda sub-region will receive free specialist surgery next month as the Association of Surgeons of Uganda partners with Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital for a week-long medical camp. The camp will run from 12 to 19 September 2026. Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital will serve as the main centre, with surgical teams also working in public and private facilities in Kayunga, Buikwe, Buvuma, Kiboga, Mukono, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Wakiso, Luwero and Kyankwanzi. Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital Director Dr. Ssentongo Robert said the aim is "To take specialised services to the local communities where these services are hard
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