September 24
Uganda: NSSF Reports 15 Percent Surge in Earnings to Shs 2.5 Trillion
Uganda's National Social Security Fund (NSSF) saw its earnings rise by 15% to Shs 2.53 trillion for the financial year ending June 30, 2024, driven by gains across its investment… Read more »
September 22
Uganda: Uganda Strengthens Counter-Terrorism Efforts With Strategic Communications Training
The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), in collaboration with the European Union and Uganda's National Counter-Terrorism Centre, concluded a three-day workshop in… Read more »
September 15
Uganda: Overcoming Ignorance, Greed, and Selfishness in African Development
Across Africa and its diaspora, ignorance, greed, and selfishness are often cited as the core obstacles to development. These traits, reinforced by historical and systemic… Read more »
August 30
Uganda: Museveni to Resolve Compensation Woes of Northern Uganda War Claimants
President Yoweri Museveni has given the people of Northern Uganda reassurance that he will resolve the impasse in compensating war claimants in the region. Read more »
Uganda: MP Lumu Pushes for Change in LoP's Selection Process
Parliament has granted the Mityana County South MP, Richard Lumu, to introduce a Private Member's Bill entitled, "The Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill, 2024" Read more »
August 26
Uganda: Speaker Anita Among Takes Magogo Twins to Vatican
Speaker of Parliment Anita Among last week had private audience with Pope Francis in Vatican, where she introduced to the world her twins. Read more »
August 21
Uganda: Grant of Tax Waiver to Companies Queried
Legislators on the Committee of Finance have questioned the manner and criteria the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)is using to extend tax waivers to companies and individuals. Read more »
August 14
Uganda: Parliament Declines to Proceed With Alcohol Control Bill
Parliament has rejected the Alcohol Control Bill, 2023 that sought to regulate the purchase, sell and consumption of alcohol. Read more »
August 11
Uganda: Kiteezi Tragedy - Museveni Orders UPDF to Join Rescue
President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the UPDF Special Forces to assist in the rescue at Kiteezi landfill that collapsed and killed unknown numbers of people. Read more »
August 07
Uganda: Minister Muhwezi Promises Statement On MPs' Arrest
The Minister for Security, Jim Muhwezi, has promised to present a statement explaining the Monday arrest of two opposition Forum for Democratic Change legislators together with… Read more »
August 01
Uganda: Corruption in Uganda - a Catalyst for Increased National Debt
Corruption is a major obstacle to Uganda's development, impacting governance, economic stability, and the social structure. A severe consequence of widespread corruption is the… Read more »
July 25
Kenya: Ruto Orders Release of Protesters Wrongly Arrested
Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday directed the country's justice system to release all protesters who were wrongfully arrested during the month-long anti-government… Read more »
July 21
Uganda: Riots, Illegal Demonstrations Will Not Be Allowed - Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni Saturday night concluded his national address on wealth creation and the environment, by sending a veiled warning to youth who plan to march to parliament… Read more »
July 16
East Africa: EAC - Uganda to Host 11th East Africa Internet Governance Forum
Uganda will host the 11th East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) to address crucial issues that enhance internet development and governance in the region, the East African… Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Anita Among - Parliament Committed to Working With the Church
Parliament is committed to working with the Church to promote and protect biblical values, the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has assured Christians. Read more »
July 10
Uganda: Tayebwa Calls for Free Educational Websites
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has emphasised the importance of making educational websites accessible to all children, especially in rural areas. Read more »
June 30
Uganda: Ruto's Shambolically Risky Gamble
Many people have hailed President William Ruto of Kenya for yielding to popular pressure not to sign the controversial Finance Bill. A friend in diplomatic circles in Kampala… Read more »
June 20
Uganda: Govt Moots Joint Venture As Umeme Exit Nears
The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa says the government plans to enter into a joint venture or partnership arrangement to operate the country's… Read more »
Uganda: Chief Justice Owiny Dollo to Lead Tororo College Obs in Grand Fundraising Dinner Today
Months of preparation and mobilisation by old boys of St Peter's College Tororo climax today with a fundraising grand dinner tonight at Silver Springs Hotel in Kampala. Read more »
June 19
Uganda: Speaker Anita Among - Summon MPs Through Me
The Speaker, Anita Among has directed the Police to summon Members of Parliament under investigation, through her. Read more »
June 17
Uganda: Why Women's Participation in Uganda Politics Is Cosmetic
Political parties in Uganda have a long way to go to improve the position of women in their ranks. This according to a study by Kyambogo University lecturer, Hannah Muzee, of the… Read more »
June 13
Uganda: Legislators, District Leaders Urged to Monitor Govt Programmes
Members of Parliament have been urged to work closely with district leaders in monitoring government programmes to ensure successful implementation. Read more »
June 10
Uganda: Museveni's Eye On Money Lenders, Economy
In his latest State of the Nation Address 2024, President Yoweri Museveni wants to cap interest rates charged by money lenders who he said exploit desperate borrowers by charging… Read more »
June 07
Uganda: Good to See President Promising Action On Corruption
The most striking part of the President Yoweri Museveni's State of the Nation address was his firm stance on corruption. Declaring proof of a corruption racket within the… Read more »
June 03
Uganda: 'Weakened' Speaker Among Faces Humiliation From MPs
The month of May has been a tough one for Speaker of Parliament Anita Among as she battled pressure from powerful quarters including President Yoweri Museveni, the U.K. and the… Read more »