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OFFICIAL STATEMENT: @DailyExpressUg welcomes the granting of bail to its Senior Editor and Chief, Remmy Asiteza, after over two months on remand. Read our full statement here. #ExpressUpdates #JournalismIsNotAcrime @muthokimumo @DailyMonitor @newvisionwire @observerug @nilepostnews @IndependentUG

BUSINESS: Ugandan coffee, tea, fruits, pharmaceuticals and other exports could gain improved access to West African markets following @UG_Airlines' launch of direct flights to Accra, Ghana. The four weekly flights are expected to cut travel time to about five hours. Government says the route could become an important link for trade, investment and tourism between the two regions. 🔗 Read Full Story Here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/3… #UgandaAirlines #ExpressUpdates

FEATURES: Football fans in Uganda may no longer need to pay UGX 185,000 every month to access every Premier League and Champions League match on DStv. From November 5, 2026, the broadcaster is introducing a UGX 100,000 Sports package alongside three other subscriptions starting at UGX 25,000. Here is the full breakdown of prices, channels and what each package offers. dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/3… #DStvUganda #ExpressUpdates

FEATURES: Knowing every football team, following league statistics and predicting match outcomes do not guarantee betting wins. From chasing losses to assuming small stakes are harmless, here are five common betting myths that could influence how people make decisions with their money. 🔗 Read Full Article Here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/3… #ResponsibleGambling #ExpressUpdates

New rules for tea exporters: Licensing requirements, mandatory value addition, and possible fines are among the changes proposed under Uganda’s National Tea Bill. The legislation, proposed by Igara County West MP @KyampeneCohen Amanya, seeks to strengthen quality standards, protect tea farmers and reduce dependence on the Mombasa Tea Auction. It must still go through the parliamentary legislative process. 🔗 Read Full Story Here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/3… #BusinessUganda #ExpressUpdates

The Education Ministry (@Educ_sportsUg) has warned school administrators against running boarding facilities without approval or diverting UPE and USE funds to unauthorised operations. Peter @OgwangOgwang says schools must meet established standards, while MPs want the guidelines to address the different challenges faced by institutions, including those in hard-to-reach areas. 🔗 Read Full Story Here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/3… #UgandaEducation #ExpressUpdates

UPDATE: @KCCAUG has secured Shs25 billion for the first phase of a new waste management project at Buyala, with 10 garbage trucks and a sorting bay among the planned investments. @KCCAED Sharifah Buzeki briefed Parliament on the project, which is intended to strengthen garbage collection and create infrastructure for recovering useful materials from waste across Kampala. 🔗 Read Full Story Here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/3… #Kampala #ExpressUpdates

CRIME: A missing two-year-old has been found dead in Gayaza, with police arresting two suspects in connection with the case. Police say a ransom note demanding Shs10 million was discovered at the child’s mother’s gate a day after her disappearance. Investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the tragedy. 🔗 Read Full Story Here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/3… @Lukowoyesigyire @PoliceUg #ExpressUpdates

UPDATE: 193 police officers have completed a two-month intelligence course at the Police Training School in Kabalye, Masindi District. Director of Crime Intelligence AIGP @Damulira_Chris urged the officers to uphold discipline, work with other security agencies and strengthen relationships with the public to improve intelligence gathering and crime prevention. 🔗 Read Full Story Here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/3… #UgandaPolice #ExpressUpdates @PoliceUg

Shs17.6 million from six job applicants: The Inspectorate of Government has arrested an Oyam District typist over alleged recruitment bribery. Ejang Florence is accused of soliciting the money between April and June 2025 in exchange for helping applicants secure Education Assistant II positions. She is expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court on October 30. 🔗 Read Full Story Here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/3… #AntiCorruption #ExpressUpdates @IGGUganda

141 years after Bishop James Hannington’s martyrdom, the @ChurchofUganda_ is remembering his legacy with a call for faith, unity and peace. Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu (@Archbp_COU) led the commemoration at Kyando in Mayuge District, urging Christians to emulate the courage, integrity and commitment of the martyrs. 🔗 Read Full Story Here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/2… #ChurchOfUganda #ExpressUpdates

Uganda is calling for climate commitments to translate into real investments that benefit communities. @mofpedU State Minister @CissyMulondo joined GGGI Chairman Ban Ki-moon and other international leaders at Global Green Growth Week 2026 in Seoul, highlighting the need for accessible finance, technology, and partnerships to support resilient agriculture, clean energy, and jobs. 🔗 Read Full Story Here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/2… #ClimateFinance #ExpressUpdates

Did President @KagutaMuseveni endorse @MKainerugaba for 2031, or was the NRM succession question still under discussion? Conflicting accounts have emerged from the ruling party’s CEC meeting in Entebbe. MP @DaudiKabanda claimed on X that the President endorsed his son, but @NRMOnline Electoral Commission chairperson Tanga Odoi insists the issue of succession was not discussed. 🔗 Read Full Story Here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/2… #UgandaPolitics #ExpressUpdates

UPDATE: The High Court has formally closed the Busiro County South election petition following the death of former MP Charles Matovu. Matovu was the sole petitioner challenging @Kenan_Opio1’s election. A court notice dated October 28 confirms that the case has abated, meaning the legal challenge will not proceed further in its current form. 🔗 Read Full Story Here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/2… #UgandaPolitics #ExpressUpdates

Should Teso give coffee farming a chance without abandoning food production? In this OP-ED, Emmanuel Opio challenges the rejection of new agricultural opportunities, arguing that farmers can continue growing staple foods while exploring viable cash crops to improve household incomes. 🔗 Read Full Story Here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/2… #TesoAgriculture #ExpressUpdates

UPDATE: Kamuli LCV Chairperson Kaloli Dhizaala has dropped Sarah Sambya from his cabinet and appointed veteran councillor Victoria Apilli to a key district portfolio. Dhizaala says the change is intended to improve efficiency and strengthen leaders’ engagement with residents. 🔗 Read Full Story Here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/2… #ExpressUpdates

THE BIG QUESTION: Uganda is investing more than $317 million in three stadiums for #AFCON2027. But when the tournament ends, who will pay to maintain them, and how will they generate enough income to remain sustainable? African Collaborations Group CEO Paulo J. Cruz says Uganda must plan beyond the tournament, proposing integrated sports and entertainment districts to keep the facilities commercially active throughout the year. 🔗 Read Full Story Here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/2… #AFCON2027 #ExpressUpdates @OfficialFUFA @AhmedMarsha @OgwangOgwang @Educ_SportsUg @AFCON2027

FEATURES: Girls in Kamuli are demanding stronger protection against defilement, child marriage and abuse, alongside improved menstrual hygiene support and opportunities for school dropouts to return to education. The call comes against a backdrop of reported sexual violence and assault cases in Busoga North, with young leaders urging families, schools and authorities to strengthen child protection systems. 🔗 Read Full Story Here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/2… #ExpressUpdates

UPDATE: Ugandans struggling with prolonged power outages have been given a six-month timeline for expected improvements, following talks between the Electricity Regulatory Authority and ONC Manager Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye. ERA says transformer replacements, substation upgrades and efforts to clear pending connections should improve electricity supply. But Namyalo wants consumers to see faster, measurable results. 🔗 Read Full Story Here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2026/10/2… #ExpressUpdates