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The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ramathan Ggoobi, has called on officials in the Ministry of Finance’s Directorate of Debt and Cash Policy to strengthen Uganda’s debt management by ensuring that every financing decision supports the country’s long-term economic growth while safeguarding debt sustainability.

Insurer partners with My Tree Initiative Uganda and five Rotary Clubs to plant 150 fruit and indigenous shade trees, training more than 391 pupils in environmental stewardship as part of its “30 Years. One Promise.” anniversary campaign. KAMPALA, UGANDA — 22 July 2026.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned Uganda over its deteriorating fiscal position and warned that rising government expenditure and increasing debt servicing costs will expose the economy to greater risks despite maintaining one of the strongest growth rates in the region.

The Judiciary has announced revised security and media access guidelines ahead of the treason trial involving veteran opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale and UPDF officer Capt. Denis Oola, revealing that the measures are intended to ensure orderly proceedings while protecting the constitutional right to a fair and public hearing.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has promoted 301 General, Senior and Junior Officers in a major reshuffle aimed at strengthening leadership and command structures within the force.

Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has tasked the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) with strengthening evidence-based economic policy research and analysis to support Uganda’s ambition of growing its economy to $500 billion by 2040. Musasizi made the call on Monday during a meeting with the Board and Management of EPRC at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development headquarters in Kampala.

According to an official gazette published by the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration of Rwanda and seen by Eagle Online, the Government of Rwanda has formally approved the voluntary renunciation of Dr. Lawrence Muganga’s Rwandan nationality.

KAMPALA, July 28, 2026 — Nation Media Group Uganda has officially resumed operations following weeks of disruption that forced the suspension of its television, radio and newspaper services. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the media house said it had started restoring its operations and that audiences should expect a phased return of services across its various platforms.

Uganda has declared an end to the 2026 Ebola outbreak after completing the mandatory 42-day monitoring period without recording any new cases after following weeks of intensive surveillance and response efforts. Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi announced the development on Tuesday, confirming that the country had successfully interrupted transmission of the deadly virus. “The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce that Uganda has officially declared the end of the 2026 Ebola Disease outbreak.

Governors of central banks from across the East African Community (EAC) have reaffirmed their commitment to introducing a single regional currency by 2031, even as they acknowledged that Partner States remain behind schedule in meeting key macroeconomic convergence targets. The commitment was made during the 29th Ordinary Meeting of the East African Community Monetary Affairs Committee (MAC), held at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa in Kampala on Friday.