August 04
Uganda: Museveni Praises Nyamutoro At Nebbi Thanksgiving
President Museveni has lauded the dedication and patriotism of his junior minister for energy and mineral development Phiona Nyamutoro. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Salaries to Be Paid Next Week - Minister Musasizi
State Minister of finance in charge of general duties Henry Musasizi has said that government will pay the delayed salaries of civil servants next week. Read more »
August 02
Uganda: Govt Decrees Mandatory Life Jackets for Inland Water Transport
The Ministry of Works and Transport has issued a directive mandating the use of life jackets for all passengers on inland water vessels. Read more »
Uganda: Cut Expenditure or Borrow More - Experts Tell Govt
Experts have urged government to choose from cutting its expenditure or continue borrowing heavily to finance its huge expenditure. Read more »
July 31
Uganda: Six Out to Unseat Nup's Christine Ndiwalana in Bukomansimbi
Kitanda Subcounty LC3 Chairperson Joseph Kamuli (NUP) has announced his candidacy to unseat the current Member of Parliament for Bukomansimbi North, Ndiwalana Christine (NUP), in… Read more »
August 01
Uganda: Parliament Committees Vow to Tackle Corruption Head-On
The newly appointed leaders of Parliament's sectoral committees have pledged to address allegations of corruption that have plagued some committees. Read more »
Uganda: Luweero Town Clerk Interdicted Over Abuse of Office
The Luwero District Town Clerk, Lydia Nabaasa, has been interdicted as investigations into her alleged abuse of office continues. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Fulfills Sh1.2bn Pledge to Ghetto Youth Saccos
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met the leaders of the ghetto SACCOs in Kampala Metropolitan Area at State House Entebbe. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Youth to Hold Leaders Accountable
President Museveni has assured ghetto youth that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government is committed to serving all Ugandans. Read more »
July 30
Uganda: Minister Balaam Barugahara Urges Youth to Stay Away From Protests
Balaam Barugahara, Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, has issued a cautionary message to the youth, urging them to refrain from participating in street protests due… Read more »
Uganda: Democracy in Uganda - the Urgent Call to Address Electoral Financing
In a recent statement, Justice Simon Byabakama, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Uganda, raised a critical alarm about the state of democracy in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Govt, Civil Society Intensify Efforts to Combat Child Trafficking
The government and civil society organisations have ramped up efforts to combat child trafficking, as discussed by key figures during a recent broadcast on NBS. Read more »
Uganda: MPs Decry Committee Handling of Private Members' Bills
A group of concerned Members of Parliament has voiced frustration over the handling of private members' bills by committees. Read more »
July 29
Kenya: Former PM Odinga Calls for National Dialogue to Address Protests
In a recent statement on social media, Raila Odinga, a prominent Kenyan political leader and former Prime Minister, expressed strong support for the demands of Generation Z and… Read more »
Uganda: Minister for Energy Welcomes New ERA Board Member, Urges Commitment to Transparency.
Minister for Energy, Ruth Nankabirwa, on Friday witnessed the swearing-in of Mr. Gustavio Bwoch to the Board of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA). Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Commends Deputy Speaker Tayebwa's Dad for Hard Work
President Museveni has commended Mzee Daudi Bangirana, the father of Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, for his hard work and for educating his children to become… Read more »
July 26
Uganda: You Will Not Be Spared - Nabbanja Warns Manufacturers Encroaching On Wetlands
The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has warned manufacturers against encroaching on wetlands or government will deal with them with iron hand. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Replaces Ssali With Kakooza
Ms Ssali was on July 18 charged with money laundering, causing the government financial loss and abuse of office when she conspired with MPs to steal money meant for war loss… Read more »
Uganda: It's High Time You Stopped Taking Youth for Granted, Ssenyonyi Tells Museveni
Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has responded to President Museveni's letter on demonstrations of the youth against corruption named match to parliament. Read more »
July 25
Uganda: Activists Arrested At Press Briefing Over Anti-Graft Protests Granted Bail
Three civil society activists apprehended by security at a press conference in Kampala on Wednesday have been granted bail by City Hall Court. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Hails Security for Foiling Protests
President Museveni has hailed the security forces for foiling the anti-corruption protests which kicked off on Tuesday. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Sounds Ominous Warning for Youth Protesters in Custody
Museveni says foreign agents were planned very bad things and that protesters in custody will find out what they stepped on when their trial starts Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Protest Crackdown - a Costly Gamble
Senior Superintendent of Police Bashir Ssempala who is attached to the police's community liaison office, said strikes and demonstrations cost a lot of the tax envelope of the… Read more »
Uganda: New Algerian Ambassador Presents Credentials to Minister Mulimba
The newly appointed Algerian Ambassador to Uganda, Mourad Amokrane has presented copies of his Letters of Credence to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of… Read more »
Uganda: Bolstering Ties in Sight As New Kenyan High Commissioner Presents Credentials to Minister Mulimba
The newly appointed Kenyan High Commissioner to Uganda, Joash Arthur Maangi has presented copies of his Letters of Credence to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge… Read more »