Kalule Ahmed Mukasa

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is set to host newly elected Members of Parliament for a week-long retreat at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi, as part of efforts to orient legislators on the party’s ideology and governance agenda. Read Details: nrm.ug/news/nrm-host-…

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a massive engineering undertaking with several specialized components designed to handle the unique properties of Ugandan crude oil. Take A look!👀 ⚙️ Pump and Pressure Stations Pumping Stations (PS): There are six pumping stations in total—PS1 and PS2 in Uganda, and PS3 through PS6 in Tanzania. These stations provide the necessary pressure to keep the oil moving across the 1,443 km distance. Pressure Reduction Stations (PRS): Located in Tanzania, these two stations (PRS1 and PRS2) are essential for managing hydrostatic pressure as the pipeline descends toward the coast, ensuring the flow remains safe and controlled before reaching the terminal.  East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)
 +4 🔥 The World's Longest Heated Pipeline Ugandan crude oil is "waxy," meaning it solidifies at room temperature. To keep it fluid, the pipeline uses a Long Line Heat Tracing (LLHT)system:   East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)  +1 Insulation: The 24-inch carbon steel pipe is wrapped in polyurethane foam (PUF) insulation, acting like a giant thermos. •Heating: Electrical cables run the entire length of the pipe, maintaining a minimum temperature of 50°C. •Power: In Uganda, power is primarily sourced from the national hydro-power grid. In Tanzania, the project uses a mix of the national grid, its own generators, and a 4MW solar farm.  East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)
 +5 🌐 Smart Monitoring & Leak Detection A buried fibre-optic cable runs parallel to the pipeline, acting as a continuous sensor:   East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)  +1 Real-Time Data: It monitors temperature, vibration, and strain. Any sudden change can pinpoint a potential leak or "third-party intrusion" (like unauthorized digging) to within a few meters. Isolation: If a leak is detected, operators can remotely close any of the 76 block valves to isolate that specific section of the pipe and minimize environmental impact.  East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)
 +3 🚢 Tanga Marine Terminal Located on the Chongoleani Peninsula, this facility is the final export point:   Petroleum Authority of Uganda  +1 Storage: It features four insulated storage tanks, each capable of holding 500,000 barrels of oil (2 million total). Loading Facility: A 2.7 km jetty extends into Tanga Bay to reach water depths of 23 meters, allowing large Suezmax tankers to dock and load the oil for global export.  East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)
 +2 The project is currently over 80% complete as of April 2026, with technical commissioning expected later this year.

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The Magistrates Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2026 is passed by the House at Third Reading. #PlenaryUg

The House has passed the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025 at Bills Third Reading. The new law when assented to will establish the National Drug and Health Products Authority as the central body responsible for the regulation, control, and supervision of the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, and use of drugs and health products in Uganda. It will also expand the regulatory mandate of the authority to cover a wider range of health products, including medical devices, cosmetic products, public health products, nutritional supplements, diagnostics, biologicals and vaccines. #PlenaryUg

Terminate proceedings linked to nullified provisions of Computer Misuse law — AG Kiryowa “The import of the orders of the Constitutional Court is that the enactment of the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act was done without compliance with Rule 24 (now 25) of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament. The impugned provisions were thus null and void. So, all criminal proceedings emanating from the impugned provisions should be terminated,” Kiryowa said. DETAILS || #VisionUpdates 👉👉newvision.co.ug/category/news/…

The Members of Parliament now move to process the Magistrates Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The object of the Bill is to amend the Magistrates Courts Act to increase the pecuniary jurisdiction of magistrates courts, enhance their powers to impose higher fines, abolish the position of Magistrate Grade II, provide for the designation of magisterial areas and other transitional provisions. #PlenaryUg

The Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee observed that Magistrates Courts Grade II are subordinate to grade I and Chief Magistrates Courts and that they used to be presided over by Magistrates who usually held a Diploma in Law and had very limited criminal, civil and territorial jurisdiction. The committee was informed by the Judiciary that over the years, grade II magistrate courts have been phased out by the Judiciary since their pecuniary jurisdiction is low, having been eroded by inflation and appreciation in the value of the Ugandan currency, thereby making them redundant. On this basis, the committee is in agreement that the Magistrates Court Grade II be abolished. #PlenaryUg

The Attorney General, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka advises that the by-election for the two vacancies should be stayed pending consultation with the Clerk to Council at EALA. He says an election cannot take place unless the two MPs-elect have taken oath in the 12th Parliament. #PlenaryUg

Chief Justice Zeija launches Mobile Courts to expand access to justice across Uganda

Members of Parliament have begun processing the Magistrates Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to expand magistrates’ pecuniary jurisdiction, increase their powers to impose higher fines, abolish the position of Magistrate Grade II, and provide for the designation of magisterial areas, along with transitional measures. #PlenaryUg #ChimpReportsNews

@USEmbassyUganda For a whole 3hrs, only two people have commented! Ugandans long lost interest in going to your country. And we are fine. Very fine. Who lost? You! No longer collecting the millions of dollars from poor Ugandans.

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Govt secures Shs422b to buy 10 planes for Uganda Airlines bit.ly/4t1T9qI #MonitorUpdates

Courts to strike out idle cases after 28 days Uganda courts to enforce stricter timelines on civil suits. #story?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_DailyMonitor" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/na…

Abdul Kiyimba has petitioned court challenging the victory of Emmanuel Magoola in the Busiro East parliamentary race, citing alleged electoral irregularities. Kiyimba claims he won the election and is seeking to overturn the Electoral Commission’s declared results. #NTVNews 📹Vincent Kato

Yesterday, the #WeekendVision graciously published my open letter to H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni. I am attaching a copy here for his kind consideration and for every Ugandan to read. In it, I share my deepest thoughts on how we can collectively accelerate our nation's development, boldly move Uganda toward a $𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐃𝐏 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲, and secure the kind of future our children and grandchildren will inherit with great pride. This letter is born out of nothing else but pure, unapologetic love for our country. One of the key pillars I passionately advocate for in this letter is the 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 (𝐎𝐋𝐏𝐂) 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲. If implemented with the seriousness and urgency it deserves, this single transformative policy could revolutionize learning for millions of our children, dramatically reduce the financial burden on parents and guardians, deliver enormous national savings, and most critically, future-proof the education and employment prospects of an entire generation of Ugandans. The numbers make sense. The vision makes sense. Uganda is more than capable of being bold and we must be. Now, I have also noted the rumors making the rounds online suggesting that I am being considered for a cabinet position. I am genuinely humbled by the public's confidence in me. However, I want to respectfully and categorically state that to serve our beloved country, you do not have to be a Minister, a Presidential Advisor, or occupy any government position. Service to Uganda is not a title; it is a calling. My life's work is deeply anchored in the timeless wisdom of Mark 10:43: "𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭." True greatness lies not in the offices we hold, but in how completely we pour ourselves into lifting others up. Furthermore, we are beautifully reminded in 1 Peter 4:10 that "𝐄𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐝’𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬." These are not just verses to me; they are the very heartbeat of my service journey. I believe that every talent and opportunity God grants us is a sacred trust, meant to be poured out entirely for the betterment of our people. I am a profoundly happy Vice Chancellor @VUKampala and I thank God every day for this opportunity. I wake up every single day with immense gratitude and pride because this position allows me to do exactly what I love most: creating and innovating an education that prepares our youth to be productive, competitive and future ready. Every student we shape, every innovative program we build, and every parent whose investment in their child's education we honor with real value, that is my service to Uganda. To every single Ugandan reading this today, I want to encourage you with all my heart to embrace the spirit of service beyond self. It does not matter whether you are in government, the private sector, the classroom, the hospital, the farm or the market. What matters is that in every position you occupy and every service you provide, you anchor yourself firmly in the principle of ”𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭." Let us all strive to leave behind a Uganda that our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren will look at and feel genuinely proud of the generation that built it. Let them say that their parents and grandparents believed in something greater than themselves. Let them walk tall because of the seeds we planted today. The triumph of Uganda rests on all 𝟒𝟔 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬. Not on a few offices or a handful of titles. Every one of us has a role to play and together, we shall reach the promised land. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲.

@USEmbassyUganda In many ways, and I think until the current administration leaves in just under 3years, many people, at least in this country, are not interested in travelling to your country. So, some of these posts are not necessary. Keep them to yourselves.

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🚨 BREAKING: 🇶🇦 Qatari Minister Lolwah Al-Khater to Trump and Netanyahu: “Stop speaking on our behalf. Stop using us as an excuse for your agendas. We don’t want you to ‘liberate’ us—we just want to be left alone. Stop fueling wars. It’s not our fault you failed in school and were educated by Hollywood—the world is not a movie.”

📌Update The team on the Kampala Northern Bypass is currently laying the first layer of asphalt along a 700m section that was opened up and processed recently. The second and final layer will then be applied. This phase will take about one week. The contractor will then move towards Bwaise to undertake similar works. We regret the inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience as works continue.🙏🏾 @MoWT_Uganda