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economy 5 June 2026
President Yoweri Museveni has called upon Ugandans to actively participate in government-backed financial development programs, emphasizing investment in key sectors like agriculture, ICT, services, and manufacturing to boost the economy. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4446/museveni-pushes-wealth-creation-through-development-programmes
news 5 June 2026
Police in Serere have arrested a primary school teacher, Mercy Iyogil, on suspicion of murdering her boyfriend, UPDF soldier Michael Ojakol. Ojakol's body was found hanging from a tree at the school where Iyogil teaches, following a dispute. Source: https://observer.ug/news/serere-teacher-arrested-over-murder-of-army-boyfriend
news 5 June 2026
Four sugarcane weighbridges previously used in Bunyoro have been returned to Victoria Sugar and moved to their Luwero factory. This move, following an agreement between Kinyara Sugar and Victoria Sugar, is seen by local leaders and farmers as a crucial step in combating widespread sugarcane theft. Source: https://observer.ug/news/masindi-police-hands-back-confiscated-sugarcane-weighbridges
Technology 5 June 2026
The Socceroos retain the same physicality and doggedness they had under Arnold but are even. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/world-cup/workmanlike-australia-eye-another-trip-to-world-cup-knockout-rounds-5485106
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economy
President Yoweri Museveni has called upon Ugandans to actively participate in government-backed financial development programs, emphasizing investment in key sectors like agriculture, ICT, services, and manufacturing to boost the economy. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4446/museveni-pushes-wealth-creation-through-development-programmes
news
Police in Serere have arrested a primary school teacher, Mercy Iyogil, on suspicion of murdering her boyfriend, UPDF soldier Michael Ojakol. Ojakol's body was found hanging from a tree at the school where Iyogil teaches, following a dispute. Source: https://observer.ug/news/serere-teacher-arrested-over-murder-of-army-boyfriend
Technology
The Socceroos retain the same physicality and doggedness they had under Arnold but are even. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/world-cup/workmanlike-australia-eye-another-trip-to-world-cup-knockout-rounds-5485106
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Some residents in Masaka District are of the view that the absence of academic requirements. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/locals-want-qualification-for-lower-elective-positions-5486122