June 24
Uganda: Sparing Structures Is Not Selective Eviction - Nema ED
The Executive Director of the national environment management authority (NEMA), Dr. Barirega Akankwasah, has revealed that government under section 55 of the national environment… Read more »
Uganda: Lukwago Says Nema Evictions 'Selective and Illegal'
Kampala Lord Major Erias Lukwago has accused the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) of unlawful evictions and markings on houses in Bwaise in Kawempe Division. Read more »
Uganda: Kalangala MPs Accuse District Officials of Corruption
Kalangala Members of Parliament (MPs) and other leaders have accused some of the district officials of being corrupt. Read more »
June 23
Uganda: Lubigi Evictions Were a Painful Necessity to Prevent Greater Disasters - NEMA Boss
NEMA boss defends leaving fuel stations and factories in wetlands but says poor people staying there will endanger the population Read more »
June 20
Uganda: MP Mawanda's Home Searched
In a dramatic turn of events, lawyers for Igara East MP Michael Mawanda are urging prosecutors to present their case in court instead of subjecting their client to what they… Read more »
June 21
Uganda: Emyooga Initiative Helps Reduce Crime, Says Tororo RDC
Tororo district leaders have said there is a reduction in crime rates, attributing it to the Emyooga program which provided seed capital to many youths in the district and… Read more »
Uganda: Buikwe Farmer Counts Losses After Sugarcane Plantation Is Sprayed With Dangerous Chemicals
The family of the late Alexander Kiwombojjo at Ngogwe Sub-county in Buikwe District is counting losses after a self-claimed landlord sprayed their sugarcane plantation with… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Connect 54,000 New Customers in Rural Electricity Access Project
Government is targeting to connect 54000 new customers under the Uganda Rural Electricity Access Project (UREAP) before it ends by December, 31. Read more »
Uganda: Why Museveni Must Extend Corruption Fight to Local Govts
The recent announcement by President Yoweri Museveni to extend the anti-corruption crackdown to district leaders has sparked widespread discussion about the critical need for such… Read more »
Uganda: Two Journalists Remanded Over Operating Media House Without Licence
Two journalists, Alirabaki Sengooba and Dickson Mubiru, from Grapevine Publications and Ono Bwiino Newspaper, have been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of publishing… Read more »
Uganda: Media Urged to Embed SDGs Into Their Daily Work
The media have been called upon to embed discussions on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their daily works to accelerate their implementation by 2030. Read more »
Uganda: UNRA Equips UPDF Marines Brigade Soldiers With Skills for Operating Ferries
A total of 20 UPDF Marine Brigade trainees who were undergoing a six-month basic sailing and maintenance of modular ferry course from the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)… Read more »
June 20
Uganda: Nyamutoro to Illegal Miners - Intimidation Won't Work On Me
Minister of State for Energy and Minerals Phiona Nyamutoro has warned illegal miners, asserting that she remains unwavering in her efforts to streamline the mineral sector,… Read more »
June 21
Uganda: We Shall Fight Poverty and Its Agents - Minister Kasolo
Microfinance Minister Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune has vowed to wipe out agents of poverty in communities especially those crippling government's intervention initiated to eradicate… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni to Extend Whip to Corrupt District Leaders
President Yoweri Museveni was warned the whip on corruption is going to be extended to other government officials including district leaders like RDCs, chief administrative… Read more »
June 20
Uganda: Lagan-Dott Clears Air On Tax Dispute in Namanve Business Park
Lagan-Dott Namanve Limited has dismissed claims of a taxation dispute on the Kampala Industrial Business Park project as "propaganda", and is setting the record straight on the… Read more »
Uganda: Boost for Business and Tourism - Uganda Airlines Launches Direct London Flights
Securing coveted landing and departure slots at London Heathrow Airport marks a major milestone for Uganda Airlines. This achievement follows the acquisition of two Airbus A330-800… Read more »
Uganda: URA Cracks Down On Smugglers, Millions in Potential Tax Recovered
Acting on intelligence, URA's team One conducted the operation in areas like Namayiba Bus Park, Gayaza, Kayunga, and Nakasongola lake shores. Their vigilance paid off, resulting in… Read more »
Uganda: Ssekikubo Accuses Parliament Official of Sabotaging Censure Motion
Lwemiyaga County MP, Theodore Ssekikubo has accused Ahmed Kagoye, the Sergeant at Arms at Parliament, of ordering the removal of a table and chairs he was using to collect… Read more »
June 19
Uganda: Emyooga Cash Changes Fortunes for Tororo Women
In Bukedi Region, women have traditionally faced various socio-economic challenges, including limited access to financial resources and opportunities for growth but through… Read more »
Uganda: Butebo Pastor Waylaid and Killed, Motorcycle Taken
Security in Butebo District is currently investigating circumstances under which a pastor was murdered in cold blood along Ladot road on Monday. Read more »
Uganda: Shs960m Facility to Skill Women Working At Kiteezi Dumping Site
Kiteezi Samaritan, a non-government organization that helps uplifts the standards of people working at Kiteezi dumping site in Wakiso district is set to construct a shs960 million… Read more »
June 20
Uganda: Tension and Tears - Inside Explosive UIA, Anite Meeting At State House
An explosive meeting at State House drew tears on Wednesday afternoon as President Museveni grilled Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) bosses and officials from finance and… Read more »
Uganda: 'Parliamentary Committees - Serving the Purpose or Falling Short?'
As the backbone of Uganda's legislative process, parliamentary committees are tasked with scrutinizing policies, overseeing government activities, and representing citizen… Read more »
Uganda: Why Ugandans Continue to Live in Poverty
Despite numerous government initiatives aimed at eradicating poverty, a significant portion of Ugandans continues to live in destitution. Read more »