April 01
Uganda: Govt Proposes New Taxes On Spirits, Cement in Excise Duty Bill
Government has proposed new excise taxes on imported spirits and cement under the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at raising additional domestic revenue. Read more »
Uganda: Court to Hear Petition Challenging Bukooli South MP-Elect Over Identity and Academic Qualifications
The High Court in Iganga has admitted for hearing a petition challenging the outcome of the Bukooli South County parliamentary election. Read more »
Uganda: Government Faces Pressure Over Afcon 2027 Stadium Preparations Amid Quality Concerns
The Government of Uganda is facing mounting pressure to account for its infrastructure preparations ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, following concerns over the quality and… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda-U.S. Medical Data Agreement Sparks Parliamentary Scrutiny Amid Legal Assurances
A newly confirmed medical data-sharing agreement between Uganda and the United States has triggered sharp debate in Parliament, with lawmakers demanding transparency over its scope… Read more »
Uganda: Forced Evictions in Mukono Leave Traders Devastated
Tension and distress gripped parts of Mukono Municipality on Wednesday following a forceful operation by authorities to enforce trade order regulations, leaving several traders… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Defers Sugarcane Weighbridge Debate Amid Theft Concerns
Kampala -- Parliament has deferred debate on sugarcane weighbridge regulation until April 15, directing State Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry) David Bahati… Read more »
Uganda: Dr. Rogers Matte Appointed Deputy Executive Director of National Planning Authority
The National Planning Authority (NPA) has appointed Dr. Rogers Matte as its new Deputy Executive Director, strengthening the institution's leadership amid the country's ambitious… Read more »
March 31
Uganda: Civil Society Reviews SDG Progress Ahead of 2030 Deadline
Civil society actors, development partners and government agencies have met in Kampala to assess Uganda's progress on key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as the 2030 deadline… Read more »
Uganda: State House Seeks Shs480bn Budget, Flags Pressure From Presidential Donations
State House has presented a Shs481.2 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, citing rising and often unpredictable demands, including increasing requests for presidential… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Musasizi Reaffirms Govt's Commitment to Fiscal Discipline
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to prudent public financial management, fiscal… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Inflation Eases to 2.8% in March, Offering Relief to Households
Ugandans have received a modest but meaningful financial reprieve as the latest data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics shows inflation continuing to ease. Read more »
March 30
Uganda: Youth Leaders Warn of Toxic, Costly Politics Locking Women Out of Leadership
Youth leaders have raised alarm over a combination of sexual exploitation, cyberbullying, and the rising cost of politics, warning that these challenges are increasingly pushing… Read more »
March 29
Uganda: Henry Musasizi Commends Progress At Ntungamo Coffee Park
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has appreciated the progress of the Inspire Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo during a visit he… Read more »
Uganda: Veteran Women MPs Warn New Female Legislators Against Romantic Entanglements in Parliament
Veteran female legislators have advised newly elected women Members of Parliament to avoid romantic relationships with male colleagues, cautioning that such involvements have… Read more »
Uganda: Journalist Baguma Stresses Dialogue As Key to Uganda's Post-Election Challenges
Veteran journalist and political analyst Richard Baguma has underscored the inevitability of dialogue in resolving political tensions, even in the most entrenched conflicts, while… Read more »
March 30
Uganda: Yusuf Nsibambi Backs Sovereignty Bill, Calls It Key to National Stability
Outgoing Mawokota South Member of Parliament Yusuf Nsibambi has endorsed the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, describing it as a necessary legal framework to safeguard… Read more »
Uganda: Kwizera Calls for Structured National Dialogue, Questions Functioning of Key State Institutions
Bufumbira County East Member of Parliament Eddie Kwizera has called for a more structured and transparent national dialogue to address the country's post-election tensions, raising… Read more »
Uganda: Busia District Faces Staffing Crisis Despite Development Gains
Comprising eighteen administrative units, Busia District at the befitting of 2025/26 passed a budget of Shs. 55.3 billion. Of this, 53 percent ( Shs.29.4 billion) was allocated to… Read more »
Uganda: Ssemujju Dismisses 'Behind-the-Scenes' Opposition-Government Talks As 'Welfare Issues Aimed At One Party'
Outgoing Kira Municipality Member of Parliament and Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, who also serves as the spokesperson for the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), has raised concerns over… Read more »
Uganda: Kyagulanyi Demands Answers Over Disappearance of Aide's Wife After Alleged Military Abduction
Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has raised alarm over the disappearance of Fauzia Nattabi, also known as Maama Kyeyune, in a statement shared on his official… Read more »
Uganda: Sovereignity Bill Not Necessary, Says Munyagwa
Former Common Man's Party presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga has questioned the necessity and intent behind the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2025,… Read more »
Uganda: Mukasa Mbidde Criticises Parliament Over 'Redundant' Sovereignty Bill
Former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament and Democratic Party (DP) Vice President Fred Mukasa Mbidde has sharply criticised Parliament's legislative… Read more »
Uganda: 'Vehicles Are Not Personal' - Magyezi Warns Politicians Who Lost Elections Over Govt Fleet Abuse
Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi has directed district and city accounting officers to report on vehicles and motorcycles given to political leaders, amid claims of misuse… Read more »
Uganda: Supreme Court Sets Two-Day Constitutional Hearing for 10 Cases
The Supreme Court is set to conduct a two-day Constitutional session from 31 March to 1 April 2026, during which 10 constitutional matters will be heard. Read more »
Uganda: Police Intensify Crackdown On Overloading As Road Safety Risks Rise
Traffic Police spokesperson Michael Kananura has announced a renewed nationwide crackdown on overloading, warning that the illegal practice continues to fuel road crashes despite… Read more »
