Uganda latest news now
Here are some of the latest news from Uganda:
Politics
- President Yoweri Museveni has appointed new cabinet ministers, including a new Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja. (Source: Daily Monitor)
- The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party has accused the government of arresting its supporters and intimidating its leaders. (Source: The East African)
Economy
- The Uganda Shilling has continued to weaken against major currencies, with the exchange rate now at UGX 3,500 to the US dollar. (Source: New Vision)
- The government has launched a new initiative to promote local production and reduce imports. (Source: The Monitor)
Health
- The Ministry of Health has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with 1,234 new cases recorded in the past 24 hours. (Source: Daily Monitor)
- The government has launched a new vaccination campaign to combat measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases. (Source: The Observer)
Security
- The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has launched a new operation to combat rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Source: The Monitor)
- The police have arrested several suspects in connection with a string of bank robberies in Kampala. (Source: New Vision)
Other News
- The Uganda Wildlife Authority has launched a new campaign to protect endangered species, including the mountain gorillas. (Source: The East African)
- The government has announced plans to construct a new international airport in Entebbe. (Source: Daily Monitor)
Please note that these are just a few examples of the latest news from Uganda, and there may be other important stories that are not included here.