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    How technology, anticipatory action are transforming response to floods.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-27) Lutalo, Trevor
    In the floods-prone districts of western Uganda, disasters have long followed a familiar pattern. Heavy rains fall on the slopes of the Rwenzori Mountains, rivers swell with little warning and within hours, communities along the River Nyamwamba in Kasese or the Rivers Semuliki in Bundibungyo and Ntoroko, are submerged.
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    Shaping a human centric future for AI.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-24) Modi, Narendra
    At defining moment in human history, the world gathered at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. For us in India, it was a moment of immense pride and joy to welcome Heads of State, Heads of Government, delegates and innovators from across the world.
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    New UPDF headquarters near completion.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-19) Etukuri, Charles
    The new ministry of defence and veteran affairs in Mbuya hill in Kampala is 75% complete, the team behind the project has revealed.
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    Oil prices surge as US begins naval blockade of Iran port.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-14) Daily Monitor
    Global energy market were shaken yesterday after the United States announced it would begin enforcing a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime activity, escalating tensions in the gulf.
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    Ex-employees, leaders recount Kilembe mines glory days.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-27) Amanyire, Samuel
    The mines contributed about 30% of Uganda's exports. Overgrown pathways and silent machines greet visitors of Kasese Municipality-based Kilembe mines, the once industrial heartbeat of Uganda. Production at the mines stopped in 1982 because of declining global copper prices.
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    Museveni meets Dangote, backs regional oil refinery.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-18) Vision Reporter
    President Museveni has expressed Uganda's support for a proposed regional oil refinery project following talks with Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote on strengthening East Africa's energy and industrial co-operation.
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    Drivers demand slash of EPS fines by half.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-09) Owich, James
    Drivers in northern Uganda have called on officials from the ministry of works and transport to reduce the proposed fines under the express penalty scheme(EPS) by 50 percent, arguing that the current rates are excessively high and unaffordable for many.
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    How to make every litre of your fuel last.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-09) Okwera, Oyet
    When you visit fuel stations in Uganda today, you will notice a slight increase in fuel prices across the board. To make the most of the fuel in your tank amid these unpredictable costs, motorists need to adopt smarter driving habits to maintain efficient fuel consumption even during periods of price hikes.
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    New building and construction law imposes stricter penalties.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-15) Okwera, Oyet Geoffrey
    Last year in Seeta, Mukono District, a two-storey structure collapsed. The site engineer, Robert Damulira, fled the scene for fear of arrest.
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    Industrial parks build skilled technicians.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-03) Nampala, Moses
    According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Uganda is on a promising trajectory to build a strong industrial sector. To stimulate industrial sector growth, the government has established over 27 special economic zones and industrial parks across the country, managed by the Uganda Investment.
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    There is a human being on the other side of the screen, be kind.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-02) Amarathunga, Harshadeva
    "Technology doesn't just change what we do; it changes who we are. Online, without empathy and respect, we risk treating people as objects rather than as human beings," Sherry Turkle, an American sociologist, once said. She said this more than a decade ago,
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    New Nile bridge takes shape.
    (New Vision, 2017-11-29) Bwambale, Tadeo
    The new bridge will have design features that allow for faster flow of both cargo and regular traffic, with two traffic lanes and a walk-way in each direction. It has a design speed of 120km per hour.
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    Reliable electricity is sustained collectively.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-15) Nantume, Costa
    Over the years, Uganda has made significant investments in the power sector through capital expenditure of power plants, expansion of transmission networks, and upgrading of distribution systems.
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    From ledgers to smartphones : how digital has changed SACCOs.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-21) Nabisubi, Racheal
    Digitisation has also improved loan access and repayment, making it easier for customers to borrow and settle obligations. SACCOs serve as a vital link to financial inclusion for individuals at the lower end of the economic spectrum, particularly in rural Uganda where many people are unbanked.
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    Uganda's science, technology and innovation bet is no longer a bet.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-24) Mwikirize, Cosmas
    For much of the past half-century, the economic story of the global south has been written in a narrow register: extract, export, import, repeat. Raw materials leave. Finished goods return. Value accumulates elsewhere. But history, when read carefully, tells a different story. Nations do not rise because they possess resources. They rise because they transform knowledge into industry, and industry into power.
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    Are strategies on AI merely dressed up in digital hype?
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-25) Musinguzi, Bamuturaki
    It was from July 18 to 19, 2024 when the African Union Executive Council endorsed the Continental AI Strategy during its 45th Ordinary Session in Accra, Ghana. The strategy underscores Africa's commitment to an Africa-centric, development-focused approach to AI, promoting ethical, responsible, and equitable practices.
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    NITA-U, partners advance digital inclusion for PWDs.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-27) Okitela, Simon
    The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U), in collaboration with key partners has intensified efforts to promote digital inclusion for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), signaling a renewed commitment to ensuring equitable access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).
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    'ICT sector jobs grow to 1.3 million in 3 years'.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-24) Samilu, Busein
    The Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) sector has created more than 750,000 jobs in the last three years, boosting the total number of employed Ugandans to 1.3 million. This revelation was made by Dr Aminah Zawedde, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in a speech that was read by Mr Moses Watasa, the ministry's commissioner in-charge of information and communication, during the 23rd graduation ceremony of Kampala University yesterday.
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    Florence Makada's decade at the wheel of motorcare.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-01) Nasasira, Roland D.
    In the male-dominated automotive sector in Uganda, Florence Sempebwa Makada occupies a singular position as the only woman heading an automotive dealership. As she marks decade as Managing Director (MD) of Motorcare Uganda in March, her journey reflects a strategic blead of financial discipline, people centric leadership and a commitment to reshaping the industry's gender landscape.
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    Connectivity opportunity in cheaper internet.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-10) Natakwa, Marie Patricia
    If the high cost of internet limits usage, a natural question follows: is there a business opportunity in making data cheaper?