Armies need to understand what is happening in society – says Gen Salim Saleh
Gen Saleh says reforms within the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces were influenced by President Yoweri Museveni’s vision of an army that contributes to national development.
Author: By Milton Emmy Akwam
What Museveni said when he walked with ‘corrupt civil servants’ in Kampala
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni now in his 7th term of presidency seems to have finally opened the valves against corruption in Uganda.
The biggest problem we have now is corruption – Museveni
And to reduce the public debt and corruption to manageable figures, more than speeches and lectures by the Head of State are required.
Museveni urges hard work at Labour Day in Buikwe
On Labour Day, Museveni advised fishing communities to practise good fishing methods to ensure continuity, urging them to stop overloading water bodies.
UPDF health services roll out lenacapavir
The national launch of Lenacapavir was held in Lira City last month by Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero.
Jane Acilo Foundation, Thembekile Mandela Foundation sign MoU to advance SRHR in Africa
Ndileka Mandela, granddaughter of former South African President Nelson Mandela and founder of Thembekile Mandela Foundation, said “we align in a lot of ways that is why we decided to partner with Jane Acilo Foundation more than just giving her (Jane Frances Acilo) the Mandela Commission Award in South Africa for the good work she’s doing.
NOSP gives hope to Acholi, Karamoja residents
NOSP intends to accelerate commercialisation in key oilseed value chains and thereby improve the livelihoods and resilience of the small holders engaged in oilseed production and marketing.
Acilo resumes wealth creation initiatives with free maize seeds distribution in Oyam
An agriculturist, philanthropist, businesswoman and politician, Acilo aims to empower thousands of households in Oyam district to be in the money economy as her promised five-year agenda continues to take shape.
“Remain focused on future aspirations” – Jane Frances Acilo encourages Atapara SS girls
Jane Frances Acilo commemorated International Women’s Day with students of Atapara Secondary School in Kamdini sub-county, Oyam District, where she encouraged girl students to stay focused.
Kangai Secondary School sets goals after two OBs are elected Members of the 12th Parliament
Dr Theresa Auma, the Board Chairperson of Kangai SS spoke to tndNews, Uganda, saying an emphasis has to be made that the school serves the rural community, highlighting plans already in place to bring back the “old glory.”
Museveni vows to “completely end” cattle rustling in East Acholi
In February 2026, 5 Infantry Division of the UPDF recovered more than 30 herds of cattle in East Acholi.
Speaker of Parliament: Acholi MPs won’t vote for Mao – Anthony Akol
“If ever Mao contests for speakership, it should never bring disunity in Acholi and Lango,” MP Akol said on February 16.