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General 17 September 2026
Nyabongo I will inherit more than the crown of one of Uganda's oldest traditional institutions. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/the-silent-battles-nyabongo-i-will-face-as-new-tooro-king-5599308
General 17 September 2026
The plant, which sits on about 700 acres, is designed to process up to 500 tonnes of cassava a. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/shs394b-cassava-plant-stuck-due-to-energy-crisis-5599300
General 17 September 2026
Since pre-trial scheduling sessions started on Monday, some embattled legislators have not. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/poll-petitions-tension-as-rivals-bring-evidence-5599288
General 17 September 2026
Their arrest also led to the recovery of a firearm believed to have been used in criminal. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/suspects-in-buikwe-kidnapping-arrested-gun-recovered-5599290
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General
Nyabongo I will inherit more than the crown of one of Uganda's oldest traditional institutions. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/the-silent-battles-nyabongo-i-will-face-as-new-tooro-king-5599308
Politics
There was low voter turnout. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/-nrm-s-leku-wins-adjumani-west-by-election-5599276
Business
In August, the shilling traded at a median of Shs3,740, but has since depreciated to Shs3,920. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/markets/why-the-shilling-is-sliding-what-bou-is-doing-about-it-5599050
economy
Uganda's informal sector workers, including boda boda riders and market vendors, will soon have access to a dedicated retirement savings scheme after it received licensing from the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA). The scheme aims to provide a crucial safety net for those with irregular incomes. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/informal-workers-to-get-retirement-savings-scheme-5599240