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NITA-U Arms Over 100 Police Cyber Investigators with Cutting-Edge Skills in Landmark UDAP-GovNet Training

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KAMPALA — In a decisive push to strengthen Uganda’s frontline defence against rising cyber threats, the National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U), under the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project (UDAP-GovNet), has launched a three-day intensive capacity-building programme for more than 100 officers from the Uganda Police Force. The officers, drawn from the Criminal Investigations Directorate as well as the Cybercrime and Forensic Investigation Units, come from Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono and Mpigi districts. The training is designed to equip them with both the legal knowledge and practical investigative tools needed to confront the rapidly evolving landscape of digital crime. Participants are receiving hands-on instruction in six critical areas: Uganda’s ICT legal and regulatory framework Cybercrime investigation and digital evidence management Data protection and privacy compliance Electronic transactions and electronic evidence Emerging cyber threats and investigative bes...
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“100 Days Promise Delivered?” Bungokho North MP Shafiga Wanyenya Reportedly Procures Modern Ambulance for Constituency

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Bungokho North Member of Parliament Hon. Shafiga Wanyenya has reportedly purchased a well-equipped, modern ambulance for her constituents in Mbale District, marking what supporters are hailing as a major early achievement in her first 100 days in Parliament. The reported procurement forms part of the “massive” deliverables the legislator promised voters during her hard-fought campaign. Wanyenya, who defeated four male contenders—including the incumbent—to clinch the seat in the January 2026 general elections, had repeatedly pledged to prioritise emergency health services in the mountainous constituency. Sources close to the MP indicate the ambulance is fully equipped and ready for deployment to ease emergency referrals, particularly for expectant mothers, accident victims, and critically ill patients who previously faced long and difficult journeys to higher-level facilities such as Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. Residents contacted for this story expressed cautious optimism. “If co...
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“My PA System, My Patriotism”: Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara Dismisses Criticism Over Using Personal Company Equipment on Nationwide Tours

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Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has pushed back firmly against criticism over his use of a public address system owned by his private company during monitoring visits and anti-corruption rallies across the country. Speaking to journalists at the end of a six-day “Expose the Corrupt” tour in the Ankole sub-region, the minister confirmed that the PA system belongs to his company but insisted it has been provided entirely free of charge to the government. He described the arrangement as an act of patriotism rather than a conflict of interest. “I want to put this clear to all of you and I want you to quote it. The public address system that we use indeed belongs to my company, but I’ve offered free service because the crowds I’m getting cannot hear my voice without a public address system,” Barugahara said. He explained that when he assumed office in late May 2026, the ministry had no budget line for the accountability rallies and field monitoring exercises he has since...
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See Here: New Photos Capture Mama Janet Museveni Bonding with Daughter Natasha as She Recovers

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KAMPALA — First Lady Janet Museveni has appeared in new photographs with her daughter Natasha Museveni Karugire, offering a rare recent glimpse of her as she continues to recover from a serious illness disclosed by President Yoweri Museveni. The photographs, shared by Natasha on Instagram, show the First Lady standing and smiling with family members. In one of the pictures, Natasha, dressed in a yellow sleeveless top, stands beside her mother with her arm around her. Geographic Reference Natasha accompanied the photographs with a brief message expressing gratitude: “Thank you LORD Jesus!” The images are among the clearest recent public photographs of Mrs Museveni following months of limited public appearances. President Museveni revealed on June 24, while marking his wife’s 78th birthday, that she had suffered a serious health episode on March 21, 2026. “God, using good doctors, saved Maama’s life and she is now recovering well,” Museveni said. He did not disclose the nature of the ill...
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Uganda Eyes Vietnam’s Smart Card Expertise to Supercharge Digital Transformation

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In a strategic push to accelerate Uganda’s digital agenda, a high-level Ugandan delegation led by Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Betty Bigombe has toured the MK Smart Card Factory in Hanoi, seeking lessons from one of Southeast Asia’s leading manufacturers of smart cards and secure digital solutions. The visit, conducted ahead of the Pearl of Africa Business Forum and Expo (Vietnam Chapter), offered the team first-hand insights into Vietnam’s advanced capabilities in smart card technology. Officials explored opportunities for knowledge exchange, technology transfer, investment, and broader collaboration that could support Uganda’s drive toward digital transformation, innovation, and improved public service delivery. Dr. Aminah Zawedde, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, described the engagement as a valuable chance for Uganda to draw from Vietnam’s experience. She emphasized that strengthening such partnerships would help advance digital transformation, foste...
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Namisindwa: Former Mp Aspirant, Dr. Sarah Khanakwa Donates Over 10 Acres, Launches Free Coffee Nursery Drive to Put Money in Banamisindwa Pockets by 2030

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Former Namisindwa District Woman Member of Parliament aspirant Dr. Sarah Khanakwa is set to launch a pilot programme of massive nursery beds for coffee and other major cash crops this week, supplying high-quality seedlings completely free of charge to every household in the district — regardless of whether residents supported her candidacy or not. Dr. Khanakwa has already donated more than 10 acres of land to establish and expand the nurseries, marking the first major practical step in delivering on a key campaign promise she made last year: raising household incomes so that “people must have money in their pockets.” The initiative aims to transform the economic fortunes of Banamisindwa by 2030 through widespread access to improved planting material for coffee and other cash crops that form the backbone of the local economy. By removing the cost barrier of seedlings, the programme seeks to accelerate the establishment of productive gardens across the district and put more cash directly...
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25 pupils rushed to hospital after eating suspected poisoned white ants at School

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Twenty-five pupils of Buwanda Primary School in Nawampiti, Luuka District, have been hospitalised after reportedly eating white ants that had been contaminated with poison. The incident that triggered panic at the school happened on Thursday and the affected pupils were rushed to Kiyunga Health Centre IV for treatment. Luuka Resident District Commissioner, Mr. Michael Kibwika said the pupils were receiving medical attention and were under close monitoring. According to preliminary information provided by the RDC, one of the pupils brought the white ants to school and shared them with classmates before disappearing from the school.
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