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@theScribeUganda Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:48:41
ALHAJJI FARUK KIRUNDA: PISGBC: Keeping the promise of new hope for youths
President Yoweri Museveni's enduring spirit of humanity, foresight and concern for Uganda's future have given birth to one of the most empowering and lifesaving initiatives in Uganda's history that I know. That is the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl/Boy Child (PISGBC), an initiative launched in 2017 to provide vulnerable young people in Kampala with practical skills for life and prosperity. The programme targets young people who have been excluded from conventional education because of poverty, school dropout, lack of qualifications or difficult circumstances. I can only compare PISGBC to Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE), programmes
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:02:02
Let's Build Stronger Families for Uganda's Future, Says Tayebwa
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has described stable and supportive homes anchored in prayer as essential to raising responsible children and building a stronger country. Tayebwa made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking at the 13th Women Forum of the National Prayer Breakfast at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. The forum brought together Women Members of Parliament, women from the private sector, including Nnaabagereka Sylvia Nagginda, and visiting dignitaries from other countries. Tayebwa said the family remains one of the most important institutions in society and warned that the breakdown of families can have consequences for
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:37:47
Minister Babalanda Calls for Financing Architecture to Match Uganda's US$500 Billion Growth Ambition by 2040
KAMPALA — The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has called for the re-engineering of Uganda's development financing architecture to support the country's ambition of growing its economy tenfold, from approximately US$50 billion to US$500 billion by 2040. Minister Babalanda made the remarks today during the High-Level Policy Dialogue on Uganda's Development Financing Architecture, held at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala. The Minister commended H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his strategic leadership and clear direction in advancing Uganda's socio-economic transformation. "Under His Excellency's leadership, Uganda has set an ambitious development trajectory through the Tenfold Growth Strategy
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:41:11
Minister Musasizi Warns District Leaders Against Abandoning Anti-Corruption Duties to Balaam.
By Naboth Isaac Niwagaba The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Minister Henry Musasizi has cautioned district local government leaders against abandoning their anti-corruption mandate to Minister of Local Government Balaam Barugahara. Musasizi was the chief guest yesterday at the conclusion of a three-day induction for Kabale District local government leaders. His Statements came after Barugahara put political leaders and heads of departments in Kabale, Rukiga, Rubanda and Kisoro district local governments on notice, ahead of a one-day district meeting on implementing President Museveni's directive to expose and eliminate corruption in the country. In a notification letter dated 7
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:47:34
GROW Project Raises Government Wealth-Creation Investments to UGX 10.75 Trillion
By Naboth Isaac Niwagaba The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project has brought the Government's expenditure on wealth-creation programmes to a total of UGX 10.75 trillion over the past five years, Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has revealed. Musasizi was speaking at the GROW Stakeholders Meeting for the Kigezi sub-region, held at the Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE), Kabale Campus. The event aimed to assess progress in implementing the GROW Project in the six Kigezi districts: Kabale, Rubanda, Rukiga, Kisoro, Kanungu and Rukungiri. Musasizi reiterated the Government's resolve to bring every Ugandan household into
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64TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY: Minister Babalanda Calls for Economic Independence and Stronger Anti-Corruption Drive
KAMPALA, October 9, 2026 — The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has called on Ugandans to embrace economic independence, strengthen national sovereignty, fight corruption and accelerate wealth creation as the country celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary. In her Independence Day address on the 64th Independence Anniversary officiated by H.E President Gen. (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House Entebbe, delivered under the theme "Embracing Our Sovereignty with Hope and Visionary Leadership," Babalanda said Uganda's independence journey must go beyond the attainment of political freedom to include economic transformation, self-reliance, national security and the eradication of poverty. She
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:55:05
HON. DR. ABBAS AGABA: Uganda's Independence and the Unfinished Business of African Unity
As Uganda prepares to mark 64 years of independence on October 9, naturally we look back with pride at the generation that fought for the right of Ugandans to determine their own destiny. Even when Independence Day should also be a moment of reflection, we must ask ourselves several questions in order to appreciate the sacrifice. What did our forefathers imagine when they spoke of freedom? Did they see independence simply as the raising of a new national flag, the singing of a new national anthem and the replacement of colonial administrators with African leaders? Or did they imagine
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:09:47
FATUMAH HUSSEIN: The Future of Work in Africa: Can AI Turn Youth Employment into Economic Opportunity
Africa is standing at a defining moment in the history of work. Every year, millions of young Africans enter labour markets that struggle to provide enough decent, productive and sustainable employment. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how businesses operate, how people learn, how services are delivered and, increasingly, how work itself is performed. This convergence presents Africa with both a challenge and an extraordinary opportunity. The question should therefore not be limited to whether AI will take jobs away from Africas youth. A more important question is whether Africa can harness AI to create
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@theScribeUganda Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:55:48
Focus on Climate Action, Tayebwa Tells MPs
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged Members of Parliament to use Parliament's legislative, budgeting, oversight and representation roles to help Uganda prevent climate-related disasters and build resilience. Tayebwa said climate change can no longer be treated as an issue for speeches and conferences but requires concrete action and investment in long-term solutions. He made the remarks on Tuesday while opening a two-day induction for members of the Parliamentary Committee on Climate Change and the Committee on Natural Resources at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. He said the 12th Parliament would be judged by how effectively it
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:54:58
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI ROOTS FOR GERIATRICIAN IN EVERY DISTRICT, LAW TO PROTECT OLDER PERSONS
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for a deliberate and comprehensive policy to support Uganda's older persons, including specialised healthcare, stronger family protection and improved economic empowerment. President Museveni made the call today while hosting Uganda's celebrations to mark the International Day of Older Persons at State House, Entebbe. The scientific and virtual celebration was held under the theme, "Ageing with Dignity; Strengthening Care and Support Systems." The International Day of Older Persons was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990 to promote understanding, respect and support for ageing populations. Uganda started commemorating the day in 1999. Congratulating
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:22:21
Minister Musasizi Reaffirms Uganda's Commitment to EU Partnership to Drive Investment, Trade and Jobs
By Wilfred Arinda Nshekantebirwe KAMPALA The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Henry Musasizi, has reaffirmed Ugandas commitment to strengthening its partnership with the European Union to attract investment, expand trade, support private-sector growth and accelerate economic transformation. Musasizi was speaking today while meeting the European Union delegation led by the EU Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Jan Sadek, at the Ministry of Finance headquarters. In a post on his X handle @henrymusasizi1, Musasizi said Uganda values the EUs longstanding partnership and is keen on cooperation that delivers tangible economic results. We value the European Unions longstanding partnership
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:53:10
Mbeya Residents Demand Security Protection After Release of Crime Suspect
Residents of Mbeya Island in Mukono District have protested the release on bail of Jackson Ssebitosi, also known as "Big Pig," whom they accuse of involvement in a series of violent crimes on the island. Ssebitosi was recently arrested on a court order after allegedly failing to attend court proceedings in a case in which he is jointly charged with Yasin Kasirye and others with attempted murder and robbery. After spending about two weeks on remand, Ssebitosi was released from Kauga Prison on Thursday on bail pending the hearing of the case on October 7, 2026, before the Chief Magistrate's
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@theScribeUganda Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:27:03
Namayingo Farmers Confront Sugar Council Over Delayed CN Sugar Licence
NAMAYINGO — Furious sugarcane farmers in Namayingo District have confronted members of the Sugar Council, demanding an explanation for the prolonged delay in licensing CN Sugar Company, whose factory project has remained stalled for about three years. No The farmers, who gathered at the companys stalled factory site in Kifuyo Village, Buyinja Sub-county, accused the Sugar Council of frustrating the project despite a directive issued through Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja calling for the licensing process to be expedited. The farmers said the continued delay has left them struggling to find reliable markets for their sugarcane, forcing many to depend
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@theScribeUganda Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:57:21
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI COMMENDED FOR SKILLING INITIATIVE AS STATE HOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW HUB IN BUSOGA
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been commended for establishing the Presidential Industrial Skilling Hubs, with State House announcing plans to set up an additional hub in Bugiri District to expand access to vocational and industrial skills for young people in Busoga. The State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye, said President Museveni had directed the establishment of the additional hub and called on Bugiri leaders to identify suitable land to facilitate its construction. "If you have land in Bugiri, we are ready to start construction. It is the President who directed that the hub be constructed in Bugiri," Ms. Barekye said.
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@theScribeUganda Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:11:42
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI TASKS NRM MPS TO RETURN TO GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP, EMBRACE BALAAM'S ANTI- CORRUPTION APPROACH
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has challenged National Resistance Movement (NRM) Members of Parliament to return to grassroots methods of leadership, urging them to regularly engage citizens, monitor government programmes and directly address challenges affecting communities. President Museveni, who is also the NRM National Chairperson, made the remarks on Friday, October 2, 2026, while addressing the NRM Parliamentary Caucus at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala. The meeting was the fourth of the first session of the 12th Parliament and was held as NRM MPs returned from a three-week parliamentary recess. President Museveni also cautioned the lawmakers against corruption and urged
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@theScribeUganda Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:33:05
"I am Not Willing to Defend Corrupt RDCs," Minister Babalanda Intensifies Expose the Corrupt Campaign
The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has said her office will not shield or defend Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) implicated in corruption, as the Government intensifies its nationwide fight against corruption and abuse of public resources. Minister Babalanda made the remarks today during a fundraising event in support of the construction of Ivukula Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in Nsinze Town Council, Namutumba District. In her address, Minister Babalanda conveyed warm greetings from His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, the Permanent Secretary in
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