July 10
Uganda: Besigye Condemns Donning of Military Attires By Govt Officials At Kyankwanzi
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has condemned the dressing of civilians in UPDF military fatigues at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi. Read more »
Uganda: Tororo, Busia MPs Want Tax Waiver On Borehole Drilling Equipment
A section of Members of Parliament from t Tororo and Busia are asking government to put a tax exemption on imported machinery used in borehole drilling if the country is to achieve… Read more »
July 09
Uganda: Govt to Eradicate Foot and Mouth Disease in Three Years
The government has unveiled efforts to eradicate foot and mouth disease in order to boost meat export sector to the international market. Read more »
Uganda: How Govt Borrowed Shs2.7tn for Salaries
The Auditor General has warned the government over acquiring non-concessional loans for items that do not attract returns. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Meets Huawei Technologies Boss Over Establishment of a Digital Village
At the end of the meeting, the Huawei team handed over a plaque to the President as a symbol of their commitment towards the Digital Village Prototype initiative. Read more »
Uganda: Wakooli Decision Tops Busy Day With Burora, Mawanda in Court
Deputy Director of Public Prosecution Samali Wakooli has her decision cut out, today, as she appears in court to learn whether she can carry on as the lead prosecutor in the… Read more »
Uganda: Defiant Ssekikubo Heads to West Nile, North
The movers and seconders of the motion seeing to impeach the four embattled commissioners of Parliament are concerned that majority of the legislators in the areas of their tour to… Read more »
July 08
Uganda: President Museveni Defends New Tax Unit
President Museveni has defended a new unit he created to sniff around and bark at the Taxman, citing extensive corruption within the revenue collection institution. Read more »
Uganda: The 'Museveni Funded FDC' Question Now Settled - Amuriat
The President of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Patrick Amuriat, has said the narrative that his opposition party was being funded by President Museveni has been unraveled. Read more »
July 09
Uganda: MPs Demand Museveni Reverse Directive On Awarding Contracts to NEC
Legislators on the parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Cosase) are concerned that the President's decision of awarding all… Read more »
July 08
Uganda: Private Sector Explains Why Manufacturing Should Top Govt Priority
The Executive Director of the Private Sector Foundation Uganda, Mr Stephen Asiimwe, says the manufacturing sector should top government priorities in the Financial Year 2024/25. Read more »
Uganda: Police Announce Massive Operation Targeting Boda Bodas, Other Motorists
Police have announced the start of a massive operation targeting mostly motorcycles and other motorists on the road. Read more »
Uganda: Factors Leading to Candidate Elimination in Current UPDF Recruitment Drive
The ongoing recruitment drive for the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) has seen a significant number of candidates eliminated due to various disqualifying factors. Read more »
Uganda: 'Missing' Shs1bn Road Fund Irks Tororo Constituents
Residents in West Budama North East constituency in Tororo have tasked the district local government to explain circumstances under which their constituency was left out of the… Read more »
July 05
Uganda: UPDF Turns Losses to Profits - NEC's Financial Turnaround.
In a recent appearance before the Committee on Commissions, statutory authorities, and state enterprises (COSASE), the Managing Director of the National Enterprise Corporation… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Supporters Gather At Kololo to Applaud Museveni for 'Steady Leadership'
Thousands of NRM supporters have gathered at Kololo independence grounds to celebrate and thank president Museveni for his leadership and spearheading the country for close to 49… Read more »
Uganda: ICT Ministry Spurs Growth With Innovations and Strategic Roadmap
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Ms Amina Zawedde, has reported significant growth in the ICT sector, marked by advancements in regulatory… Read more »
July 04
Uganda: Drunkards and Marijuana Smokers Can't Remove Museveni - Mpuuga
Former National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for Buganda Mathias Mpuuga has said the country needs sober leaders to remove President Museveni from power. Read more »
Uganda: Amuru PDM Agent Arrested
Authorities in Amuru District are holding Laurence Kidega, an agent with the Parish Development Model (PDM) for alleged misappropriation of funds. Read more »
Uganda: Former U.S. Diplomat Frustrated By Washington's Use of Gay Strings On Uganda
Four former top diplomats express strongly critical views of US policy in Africa at the inaugural Carnegie Africa Forum in Washington. Read more »
July 03
Uganda: Museveni Leaves Legislators Grambling Over Govt Priority
Parliament has reversed its re-allocations in the Financial Year 2024/25 Budget worth Shs750.47 billion. Read more »
Uganda: Is Corruption Among Lawmakers a Threat to Effective Governance?
The conversation centred around President Museveni's decision to return the bill to parliament for reconsideration, citing concerns over indiscipline and corruption among… Read more »
Uganda: Motion Won't Be Dropped - Ssekikubo
Lwemiyaga County MP, Theodore Ssekikubo has ruled out the possibility of withdrawing the censure motion against the four commissioners implicated in the controversial allocation of… Read more »
July 02
Uganda: Kabaka Reassures Subjects in Zoom Address
The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has addressed his subjects through Zoom, giving them hope that his situation is not alarming and that he will return to his kingdom… Read more »
July 03
Uganda: We Shall Fight, Rubanda West MP Tells RDC Over Wetland Evictions
Rubanda West County legislator Moses Kamuntu has vowed to fight anyone who evicts people from wetlands in the district. Read more »