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President Museveni Calls for Equitable Cattle Compensation in Teso

Speaking at Soroti University, the President emphasized that the initiative should be seen as rehabilitation for losses caused by past wars. He proposed that the remaining 169 billion shillings be distributed to about 69,000 households, with each potentially receiving the equivalent of two to three cows.

Ireland’s New Ambassador to Uganda Assumes Office

Succeeding Kevin Colgan, Gaynor brings extensive diplomatic experience and is expected to build on the 31-year Uganda–Ireland partnership, which has strengthened ties in education, health, humanitarian support, and technology. Her tenure will focus on expanding cooperation into trade, investment, and climate action.

Col Nakalema, Nigerian Envoy, Holds Key Talks on Boosting Investor Protection

Ambassador Shaga praised Uganda’s investment climate but raised concerns about fraud targeting Nigerian investors, including a $1 million scam. Nakalema assured him of ongoing investigations and reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to transparency, security, and economic cooperation.

Uganda and Kenya Deepen Ties with Seven New Bilateral Agreements

Signed at State House Nairobi on July 30, the agreements raise the total bilateral frameworks between the two nations to 25, with a strong emphasis on mutual growth, regional integration, and support for informal cross-border trade.

CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Elated as Son Ruhamya Joins UPDF

Sharing the news on social media, Gen. Muhoozi expressed gratitude, saying, “God has blessed the House of Museveni with another soldier.” The enlistment has drawn congratulatory messages from senior government officials, including Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze, who praised Ruhamya’s choice to serve the nation.

President Museveni Orders Criminalisation of Free-Range Grazing, Moves to Resolve Balaalo Land Crisis

It is criminal and very unfair to the locals to introduce free-ranging cattle in these areas because they will inevitably trample and feed on people’s crops. Therefore, I direct the Attorney General to draft a law criminalizing this practice, President Museveni declared in Executive Order No. 2 of 2025, as he moved to address the disruptive movement of Balaalo herdsmen and their cattle into Northern Uganda.