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The Hon. Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki, visited the Makerere University Innovation Hub, where he engaged innovators, entrepreneurs, students, and researchers developing solutions in the fields of creative arts, music and film production, textile design, woodcraft, product design, IT software development, blockchain technology, 3D printing, electric mobility, and other emerging technologies. The Minister toured innovation spaces and interacted with young innovators showcasing home-grown technologies and creative solutions with strong commercial potential. He emphasized that innovation extends beyond laboratories into the creative economy, digital technologies, engineering, and advanced manufacturing, where ideas are transformed into enterprises, jobs, and national wealth. #STIUganda.

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UPDATE: The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. @EngJonard , has joined the @Makerere University community for a two-day strategic engagement focused on strengthening Uganda’s science, technology and innovation ecosystem. The engagement brings together researchers, innovators, academia and industry leaders to advance research commercialization, patents, enterprise creation and the transformation of scientific discoveries into market-ready products. The goal: turn scientific excellence into competitive industries, quality jobs and sustainable national development. #STI #Innovation #MakerereUniversity #Uganda

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UPDATE: President @KagutaMuseveni at Parliament to pay tribute to the late Gen. (Rtd.) Moses Ali for a special sitting held in his honour.

@Makerere University welcomes Hon. @EngJonard Asiimwe Akiiki, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, for his maiden ministerial visit from 21st–22nd July 2026. The engagement will focus on strengthening collaboration in science, technology and innovation to advance Uganda’s national development priorities. 📍 Main Building 🕘 9:00am #MakerereUniversity #ScienceTechnologyInnovation #BuildingForTheFuture

UPDATE: The Government of Uganda has launched an emergency food relief intervention for communities affected by the prolonged dry spell in the Karamoja sub-region. A total of 9,419,610 kilograms of maize flour and dry beans will be distributed to 313,987 households across 480 parishes in Karamoja’s nine districts. The relief was flagged off by Prime Minister @R_Nabbanja at the NEC headquarters in Bugoloobi, Kampala, with distribution coordinated by NEC, @MODVA_UPDF , @UgandaPrisons , @PoliceUg and local governments. #Karamoja #FoodRelief #Uganda

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SPORTS: Kitara FC renewed its sponsorship partnership with Kinyara Sugar Limited for another two years in a deal worth UGX 300 million. The agreement was signed at Kinyara’s headquarters in Masindi, ahead of the current deal’s expiry in October. Kinyara CEO Ramalingam Ravi praised Kitara FC’s continued success and “victorious excellence” in Ugandan football, reaffirming the company’s commitment to supporting the club. #KitaraFC #KinyaraSugar #UgandanFootball

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🏆 FULL TIME | FIFA World Cup 2026 Final 🇪🇸 Spain 1️⃣–0️⃣ Argentina 🇦🇷 Spain are the FIFA World Cup 2026 Champions! 🏆🇪🇸 A hard-fought final ends with Spain lifting football's biggest prize, while Argentina finish as worthy runners-up after an outstanding tournament. Third-place playoff: 🏴 England 6️⃣–4️⃣ France 🇫🇷 Congratulations to all the teams and fans for an unforgettable FIFA World Cup 2026! 🌍⚽ #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #Spain #Argentina #Football

⚽🌍 It's World Cup Final Night! 🏆🔥 Tonight at 10:00 PM EAT, Spain 🇪🇸 face Argentina 🇦🇷 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. Two football giants. One trophy. One unforgettable night. Who will be crowned world champions? 🏆⚽ #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCupFinal #Spain #Argentina #Football #WorldCup2026

Hon. @EngJonard , in his capacity as the NRM National Vice Chairperson for the Western Region, today met NRM leaders from the Bunyoro Sub-Region at Hoima Resort Hotel to strategize ahead of the upcoming Village, Parish, and Women Council elections. He emphasized unity, discipline, and effective grassroots mobilization, urging leaders to rally behind NRM flag bearers throughout the electoral process. Hon. Asiimwe also echoed H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni's call for all eligible Ugandans to actively participate in the elections and support leaders committed to advancing the vision and ideals of the National Resistance Movement. #NRM #Bunyoro #Leadership #GrassrootsMobilisation

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President @KagutaMuseveni is at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi to preside over the pass-out of more than 1,030 Ugandans evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks. The returnees have undergone rehabilitation and ideological training conducted by various facilitators. 🇺🇬 @NRMOnline @StateHouseUg #Uganda

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@NUP_Ug leadership transition: Hon. @JNambeshe has been appointed Acting President of the National Unity Platform, succeeding Dr. Lina @linazed2 , who has served in the role for the past four months. The party thanked Dr. Zedriga for her dedication and called on all leaders and supporters to give Hon. Nambeshe their full support as he assumes the position.

UPDATE: This evening, the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. @EngJonard , visited Standard Waves Uganda Limited, where he toured the company's production facilities manufacturing brake pads, vehicle wiper blades, LED vehicle lights, oil filters, and high-quality lubricants recycled from used engine oil. The Minister applauded the company's founder for proving that innovation is powered by talent, determination, and practical skills, reaffirming Government's commitment to supporting innovators from all backgrounds. The visit highlights the Ministry's continued drive to promote homegrown manufacturing, value addition, and innovation as key pillars of Uganda's industrial transformation. #STIUganda #Innovation #Manufacturing #Industrialisation #MadeInUganda

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BREAKING: Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, the Member of Parliament for Adjumani West County and one of Uganda's longest-serving political figures, has died. He reportedly passed away today at around 4:25 PM at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala after being hospitalized earlier this week. Gen. Moses Ali served continuously as a Member of Parliament since 1996, when he was first elected to represent East Moyo County. Following the creation of new constituencies ahead of the 2011 general election, he represented Adjumani West County and was re-elected in 2016, 2021, and 2026. He leaves behind a legacy spanning decades in Uganda's military and political leadership. May his soul rest in peace.

The Hon. Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, @EngJonard , today kicked off his visit to Inspire Africa Coffee Park @InspireAfrica_ in Ntungamo District by planting a coffee tree at the Park's coffee farm. During the visit, the Minister toured the Park's organic fertilizer production facility, inspected its water source, and later visited the coffee processing and manufacturing lines. The tour offered him a firsthand look at the Park's integrated production systems and its contribution to value addition, agro-industrialization, as well as Uganda's science, technology, and innovation agenda.

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𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: Rt. Hon. Prime Minister @R_Nabbanja is leading a high-level delegation on an inspection tour of ongoing road construction projects across Kampala. The team includes the Hon. Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, @HajjatMinsa, Minister of State @kyofakabuye2, and senior technical officials, including Deputy Head of Public Service for Performance and Service Delivery, @JaneMwesiga, to assess the progress and quality of the ongoing works.

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VIDEO: Security personnel have sealed off the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) @PFFUganda offices on Katonga Road, blocking members from entering the premises where Juma prayers had been organized in solidarity with Dr. Kizza Besigye and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, both of whom are facing treason charges.

VIDEO: Emotional scenes at Kings David Junior School, Ndejje, as anxious parents gather to seek information about children who were aboard the school bus involved in the fatal Kapchorwa road crash. Families wait for updates, hoping for answers amid the tragedy. #KapchorwaCrash #Uganda #BreakingNews #RoadSafety #KingsDavidJuniorSchool #Ndejje

PLU's General Secretary, @HonTwallafadil , is at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi, representing Gen. @mkainerugaba. Upon arrival, he was received by the Commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC), State House, and Private Secretary to the President on Youth Affairs, Ms. Hellen Seku. @HelenSeku He is expected to address compatriots returning from South Africa as they undergo orientation, mindset-change and reintegration training.

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UPDATE: The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, @EngJonard , and the @STIsecretariat team have been received at the Banana Industrial Research and Development Centre @birdcuganda in Bushenyi District by Dr. Florence Muranga and the Centre’s leadership. The visit focuses on research commercialisation, value addition, job creation and advancing Uganda’s industrial transformation through home-grown innovation.

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UPDATE: Makindye Chief Magistrate Sarah Anne Basemera has committed former Kampala Lord Mayor and lawyer Erias Lukwago to the High Court to answer charges of misprision of Treason.