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governance 18 July 2026
Legislators have been urged to champion reforms that bolster land governance and safeguard citizens' land rights, aiming to drive socio-economic transformation in Uganda. This call was emphasized during an orientation event focused on land management and oversight responsibilities. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4506/strengthen-oversight-land-governance-speaker
news 18 July 2026
A suspect on trial for the assassination of former Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, Joan Kagezi, has implicated former Police Chief Gen. Kale Kayihura, alleging he orchestrated the murder. Source: https://observer.ug/news/former-igp-kayihura-behind-joan-kagezi-murder-claims-suspect
Politics 18 July 2026
Veteran politician and military figure General Moses Ali has passed away at the age of 87 after a life that spanned Uganda's turbulent post-independence history, from Idi Amin's regime to his role as a peacemaker and ally of President Museveni. Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/357078/general-moses-ali-soldier-rebel-peacemaker-and-statesman-dies-at-87
Entertainment News 18 July 2026
Uganda's Ghetto Kids are set to dazzle at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final performance with Shakira in New Jersey. The group is reportedly staying at the same hotel as Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43319/ghetto-kids-share-hotel-with-lionel-messi-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-final-performance-with-shakira
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governance
Legislators have been urged to champion reforms that bolster land governance and safeguard citizens' land rights, aiming to drive socio-economic transformation in Uganda. This call was emphasized during an orientation event focused on land management and oversight responsibilities. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4506/strengthen-oversight-land-governance-speaker
news
A suspect on trial for the assassination of former Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, Joan Kagezi, has implicated former Police Chief Gen. Kale Kayihura, alleging he orchestrated the murder. Source: https://observer.ug/news/former-igp-kayihura-behind-joan-kagezi-murder-claims-suspect
Politics
Veteran politician and military figure General Moses Ali has passed away at the age of 87 after a life that spanned Uganda's turbulent post-independence history, from Idi Amin's regime to his role as a peacemaker and ally of President Museveni. Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/357078/general-moses-ali-soldier-rebel-peacemaker-and-statesman-dies-at-87
Entertainment News
Uganda's Ghetto Kids are set to dazzle at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final performance with Shakira in New Jersey. The group is reportedly staying at the same hotel as Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43319/ghetto-kids-share-hotel-with-lionel-messi-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-final-performance-with-shakira