December 06, 2023
Uganda: Opposition Slams Government's Response to Missing Persons
In a scathing rebuke, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, has denounced the government's statement on missing persons as detached from reality, insensitive, and… Read more »
Uganda: Police and Army Officers Among 31 Remanded Over Plot to Overthrow Govt
The General Court Martial in Makindye has remanded 31 people including police officers, soldiers and pastors among others for plotting to overthrow government. Read more »
Uganda: Stakeholders Call for Govt Action to Boost Uganda's Aviation Industry
At a recent stakeholder breakfast meeting in Kampala, industry leaders emphasized the need for the Ugandan government to foster a conducive atmosphere for aviation investment. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Uganda: State House Raises Eyebrows Over Supplementary Budget
In a surprising move last week, State Minister for General Duties in the Ministry of Finance, Henry Musasizi, presented a supplementary budget of 3.5 trillion shillings for… Read more »
Uganda: Parliamentary Ethics in Question - Forum Urges Voters to Choose Substance Over Chaos
Amidst growing concerns about the conduct of some legislators tarnishing the reputation of the Parliament, the Leadership of the Parliamentary Forum on Ethics and Integrity has… Read more »
Uganda: Jeema Asks Kyagulanyi to Apologise Over His Anti - Gay Law Remarks
Opposition party, Justice Forum (JEEMA) has formally requested Robert Kyagulanyi, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), to apologize for his comments regarding the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Writes to Biden Over AGOA
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday met and held discussions with the Ambassador of the United States of America (USA) to Uganda, H.E William W. Popp at State House Entebbe. Read more »
December 01, 2023
Uganda: Most of the Problems Are Caused By Leaders - Museveni
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed that most of the problems that affect Ugandans are caused by leaders. Read more »
Uganda: Nyombi Thembo Assumes Office As New UCC Executive Director
Former ICT Minister, Nyombi Thembo has officially assumed office as the new Executive Director for the Uganda Communications Commission(UCC). Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among Urges the Government to Cut Taxes On Cooking Gas
Parliament Speaker Anita Among has urged the government to reduce taxes on Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) as a safer alternative to traditional fuels like charcoal, which are… Read more »
Uganda: Opposition MPs' Plenary Boycott Continues, Next Steps to Be Decided Next Week, Says Muwanga Kivumbi
Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, Butambala County MP has affirmed that the opposition's boycott of the plenary is ongoing. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Uganda: Eviction of Balaalo in Northern Uganda Starts
The office of the Prime Minister has issued a fresh directive concerning immigrant cattle farmers in Northern Uganda, specifically targeting non-compliant herdsmen. Read more »
December 01, 2023
Uganda: Govt Seeks Approval for Shs3.5trillion Borrowing to Addressing Funding Gaps
The government has tabled a supplementary schedule requesting parliamentary approval for a shs3.5 trillion borrowing plan. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Not Well Positioned to Exploit AfCFTA Benefits, Experts Say
Experts have warned that Uganda is currently not positioned well to exploit the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Read more »
November 30, 2023
Uganda: Parliament Rejects Supreme Court Expansion, Approves Increase in Court of Appeal Judges
Speaker Anita Among, Parliament made pivotal decisions during the processing and passing of the Judicature Amendment Bill 2023. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Back in UK 10 Years After Being Banned in Country
Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has arrived in England ten years after he was banned from the country. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Uganda: Tourism Development Under NDP III
Tourism development is one of the 20 NDPiii programmes contributing to the attainment of NDPIIi objective of increasing production and productivity of key growth sectors, aimed at… Read more »
Uganda: MP Opendi Defends New Alcohol Bill
Tororo Woman MP Sarah Opendi, the proponent of the 2023 Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill, clarified to Parliament that the legislation is aimed at regulation, not prohibition. Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Maintains Number of Justices At Supreme Court
Parliament has finally passed the long awaited judicature amendment bill 2023 dropping the government proposal of increasing the number on Justices at the supreme court from 11 to… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Uganda: Govt Unveils Second National Financial Inclusion Strategy
The Bank of Uganda and the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development are poised to launch the second National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS). Read more »
Uganda: Kikuube Locals Reject Mosquito Nets Distributed By Govt
Residents of Kakora village in Kikuube district have rejected government free mosquito nets distributed to them , claiming that the delivered batch is not enough for all locals. Read more »
November 27, 2023
Uganda: Museveni's Enduring Legacy and the Case for Continued Leadership in Uganda
As Uganda looks ahead to its political landscape in 2026, the question of leadership looms large. One name that has been synonymous with Ugandan politics for over three decades is… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Uganda: Prime Minister Nabbanja Takes Action - Investigates Farming Challenges in Mpigi District
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja conducted an inspection of model farmers in Mpigi district. Read more »
Uganda: The Opposition's Quest for Leadership - Navigating Choices Beyond Mpuuga's Tenure
As Mathias Mpuuga's term as leader of the opposition (LOP) nears its end, the battle for his successor intensifies, shaping up to be a significant moment in parliamentary politics. Read more »
November 27, 2023
Uganda: Among Vets Elizabeth Musoke for Judicial Service Commission
The Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has today chaired the committee vetting Elizabeth Musoke. Read more »