June 14
Uganda: Museveni Praises Longest Serving Finance Minister Kasaija
Finance and Economic Planning minister Matia Kasaija read his eighth Budget on Thursday, projecting a positive outlook of the economy and earning his boss President Museveni's… Read more »
June 13
Uganda: Over 20 NUP Supporters Join NRM, Encouraged to Combat Poverty
More than twenty active youth leaders from the National Unity Platform (NUP) have joined the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Read more »
Uganda: Is Museveni Taking Shelter After the Rain?
"I've been hearing that there is a racket from Ministry of Finance to Parliament, but now I have proof. Their time is up!" Museveni said his State of the Nation Address last week. Read more »
Uganda: Minister, RDC Clash Over Illegal Eviction in Buikwe
The Minister of State in the Office of the Vice-President, Ms Diana Nankunda Mutasingwa, on Wednesday evening faced off with the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Hawa Ndege… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Economy to Grow by 6% - Kasaija
The Minister for Finance, Matia Kasaija has said Uganda's economy is projected to grow at 6 percent in the financial year 2024/ 2025. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Gets Shs350bn for Refugees, Climate Change Programs From Denmark
Uganda is set to receive shs350 billion (USD 95 million) from Denmark for climate change, refugee programs and civic space support. Read more »
Uganda: New Prisons Headquarters At 70% Completion, Says Contractor
Seyani Brothers Limited, the contractor in charge of constructing the new Uganda prison service headquarters has said that the works have reached 70% completion and will be ready… Read more »
Uganda: The Rot Runs Deep - Why Uganda Needs Federalism Now More Than Ever
The choice before us is clear: continue with the status quo and watch our nation drift further into the abyss of corruption and misgovernance, or boldly embrace a new dawn of… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Asks Cultural Institutions to Rally Subjects for Wealth Creation
In a speech that was delivered by the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, at the 30th Empango celebrations at Rukurato chambers, President Museveni highlighted the reason behind the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Meets UPDF High Command
President Yoweri Museveni has chaired a meeting of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) High Command at State House Entebbe. Read more »
Uganda: Govt, FAO, Launch Digital Information, Surveillance Observatory System to Support Agriculture in Kiryandongo
Government in partnership with the Food and agriculture organization (FAO) has launched and handed over digital devices to Kiryandongo local government during the launch of the… Read more »
Uganda: OPM Donates Farms Tools, Iron Sheets to Bunyoro
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) through the state Minister for Bunyoro affairs has donated an assortment of over 10,000 farm items and building materials to Bunyoro Read more »
June 12
Uganda: Lack of Govt-Funded Pre-Primary Education in Uganda Creates Lifelong Consequences - Report
A report released by Human Rights Watch and the Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER) reveals that Uganda's lack of government-funded pre-primary education is causing… Read more »
Uganda: From VIP to Kitalya, MPs to Feel the Floor, Literally
The three legislators, for some reason, all checked into court in royal blue despite having no ties to Forum for Democratic Change, the political organisation that uses the colour. Read more »
Uganda: NRM Top Organ Sits Again to Determine Fate of Embattled MPs
The Central Executive Committee (CEC), the top-most decision-making organ of the National Resistance Movement, on Tuesday deferred a meeting called to consider and approve new… Read more »
Uganda: Men's Mental Health Month Shines Light On Silent Struggles
June is Men's Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by men. Despite societal progress in addressing mental… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Should Surrender Over Corruption - Besigye
Last week, Museveni expressed concern about the rampant corruption in Uganda, revealing that even some of his staff at State House have been involved in corrupt practices. The… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Earmarks Shs265 Billion to Tarmac Roads in Mukono
The Minister for Kampala, Kabuye Kyofatogabye has revealed that government has earmarked shs265 billion to tarmac 70 kms of feeder roads in Mukono Municipality and Mukono district… Read more »
June 11
Uganda: CID Summons 10 More of MPs, Parliament and Finance Ministry Staff
The Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) has summoned at least 10 more officials, including legislators, Parliament and Finance ministry staff over ongoing corruption… Read more »
Uganda: Tension At Parliament As Police Conduct Search At Homes of Three MPs
The Situation at Parliament on Tuesday was tense with few legislators and staff of Parliament visible at the August House. Read more »
Uganda: Has FDC Been Divided Along East-West Lines?
The battle lines appear to have been etched on the maps for Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) as the Katonga faction and Najjanakumbi group take their claims. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among Says She Survived Rape Multiple Times
The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, has asked all stakeholders to ensure the implementation of all the laws that Parliament passed to protect girls from early marriages and… Read more »
Uganda: Police Search Homes of Detained MPs
The homes of three detained legislators are subject of search and seizure today as detectives from the Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) sniff for evidence in… Read more »
Uganda: Bibanja Holders Can Obtain Title Through Adverse Possession
The mailo system introduced by the 1900 Buganda Agreement was a disaster. Land was grabbed from the over ninety-nine percent of the population and awarded to less than one percent. Read more »
Uganda: Police Investigations Leave Parliament At Sixes and Sevens
There were reports that one of the figureheads of Parliament had also recorded statements from their home in Kololo where detectives had opted to take one. Read more »