December 14, 2023
Uganda: Govt to Build New Rwenzururu Palace, Says Museveni
President Museveni has said government is set to build a new palace for Rwenzururu kingdom in Kasese to replace the one destroyed in 2016. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Political Transition Has Come, Not Even Museveni Can Stop It, Says Kabuleta
The leader of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), Joseph Kabuleta has declared the arrival of Uganda's political transition. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Uganda: President Museveni, Wesley Mumbere Meet
President Museveni has this afternoon met and held discussions with His Highness Charles Wesley Mumbere the Omusinga of the Rwenzururu Kingdom. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Uganda: Leaders in West Nile Urge Extension of Dr Dip for Unfinished Projects Benefiting Refugee Host Communities
Leaders in the West Nile sub-region are advocating for an extension of the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Projects (DR DIP) to ensure the completion of ongoing… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Trying to Rebuild ''bachwezi Empire'', Says Besigye
Opposition figure, Dr Kiiza Besigye has accused President Yoweri Museveni of using the military to control politics. Read more »
December 08, 2023
Uganda: Lumumba Hails Next Media At Housing Baraza
The Minister in Charge of General duties in office of the Prime minister Justine Lumumba Kasule has hailed Next Media for championing tackling the Sustainable Development Goals. Read more »
Uganda: Tensions Arise As Parliament Summons Key Figures Over Human Rights Abuses
The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, has summoned key political figures to address three critical resolutions passed during a heated plenary sitting on Tuesday. Read more »
Uganda: Alcohol Industry Stakeholders Express Concerns Over Restrictive Proposed Bill
In a recent alcohol sector consultative meeting with key ministries, stakeholders have voiced their dissatisfaction with the Private Member's Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill 2023,… Read more »
Uganda: Local Governments Body Welcomes Proposed Amendments to Public Finance Management Act
The Uganda Local Government Association (ULGA) has expressed its support for the proposed amendments to the Public Finance Management Act, stating that it will enhance government… Read more »
Uganda: Environmentalists Raise Concern Over Threat to Lubigi Wetland
Environmentalists are sounding the alarm, warning that the road section along the entire Lubigi wetland is at risk of curving in due to excessive dumping. Read more »
Uganda: Ubl Wins Environmental, Social and Governance Award
Uganda Breweries Limited has received the Social and Governance (ESG) champion of the year 2023 award at the annual private sector award gala organized by Private Sector Foundation… Read more »
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 »