Uganda news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Uganda today:

Politics

• President Yoweri Museveni has appointed a new Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola, replacing Kale Kayihura who was sacked last week. (Source: Daily Monitor)
• The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has announced that its leader, Kizza Besigye, will not participate in the upcoming presidential elections. (Source: The Observer)

Economy

• The Uganda Shilling has continued to weaken against major currencies, with the exchange rate now standing 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, with a focus on industries such as textiles and leather. (Source: Daily Monitor)

Health

• The Ministry of Health has reported a surge in cases of cholera in several districts, with 14 deaths and over 200 cases reported so far. (Source: The Observer)
• The government has launched a new campaign to promote vaccination against measles and other childhood diseases. (Source: New Vision)

Sports

• The Uganda Cranes have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Cape Verde 3-0 in a playoff match. (Source: Daily Monitor)
• The Uganda Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to a dispute between the league organizers and the Uganda Football Federation. (Source: The Observer)

Other News

• A group of Ugandan students has won a international robotics competition in the United States. (Source: New Vision)
• The government has launched a new program to promote tourism in the country, with a focus on cultural and wildlife tourism. (Source: Daily Monitor)

Please note that these are just some of the top news stories from Uganda today, and there may be other important news stories that are not included here.