Uganda: Politics in Plural Societies (II)

So, we begin from where we stopped last week with lessons from my former lecturer at the University of London, Mushtaq Khan. Studying South Korea and Pakistan, he found that what… Read more »

Uganda: Members of Parliament Receive Death Threats

Members of Parliament have reported that they are continuously receiving death threats from individuals disguising themselves as 'Association of tired officers in Uniform Uganda'… Read more »

Uganda: Government Withdraws New Pensions Bill

Government has withdrawn a new pension Bill that was recently tabled in Parliament. Read more »

Africa: AfDB to Help De-Risk Climate Finance in Africa

Africa contributes the least - less than 3% to global warming, yet the continent is the most vulnerable to climate risks. To build resilience against climate change, the countries… Read more »

Uganda: Elections to Test Muhoozi Kainerugaba Relationship With Kagame

Rwanda goes to the polls in 2024 with President Paul Kagame widely expected to stand in his fourth election. In that election, all eyes will be on a maverick Ugandan army officer,… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana Further Eases Covid-19 Restrictions

The Ghanaian government said Saturday that the country decided to further lift COVID-19 restrictions amid declining global and domestic trends for the infection. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Uganda in 400MW Energy Deal

Power trading between Rwanda and Uganda could start soon, Rwanda Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) has revealed. Read more »

Uganda: Government Hails Telecom Companies for Driving Uganda's Digital Revolution

The Minister for Information Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi has hailed the role played by telecom companies in driving Uganda's digital… Read more »

Uganda: Wetlands Are Critical to Keeping Migrating Birds Soaring

For centuries, the phenomenon of bird migration has awed humanity. So much so, that the 4th Century BC Greek philosopher Aristotle, noting that the types of birds around him… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala-Masaka Road Cut Off By River Katonga

Drivers are seeking alternative routes through the villages today after floods cut off Kampala-Masaka road in central Uganda after River Katonga burst its banks. Read more »

Uganda: East African Firms On the List of the Continent's Most Valuable Brands

Seventeen East African firms are among the list of the continent's most valuable brands, with the Safaricom retaining the top spot amidst a decline in its overall ranking. Read more »

Uganda: 'Fight Against Fakes' Campaign Launched in Elgon Region

Anti-Counterfeit Network Africa in conjunction with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Interpol, Judicial Training… Read more »

Uganda: Makerere Vice Chancellor Nawangwe Suspends Student Over 'Illegal Activities'

There is tension at Makerere University following the suspension of a student, Kizza Adonia, by Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe for allegedly organizing an illegal… Read more »

Uganda: New Law to Impose 30% Tax on Betting

Parliament has passed the Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Bill, 2023 that will revise the existing tax of 20 per cent under the existing law to 30 per cent for a gaming activity. Read more »

Uganda: Despite Rains, Ugandans Face Food Insecurity - UN

High prices, conflicts, and weather shocks in certain areas will cause acute food insecurity in Uganda affecting 2.5 million people this year, according to the latest UN global… Read more »

Uganda: Non-Payment of Staff Affecting Sericulture Project

Members of Parliament on the Committee of Science, Technology and Innovation have expressed concern over the delayed payment of workers operating in the sericulture project saying… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Meets With the MK Movement

President Museveni met with Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and his supporters under the MK Movement at State House in Entebbe. Read more »

Uganda: NIRA Asks Ugandans to Register for Birth Certificates

The National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) asked Ugandans to register for birth certificates one of the crucial documents for Ugandans. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Seniors Golf Association Launches Central Region Open

The Uganda Seniors Golf Association has today launched the Central Region's Uganda Seniors Open. The event for Senior Men and Lady golfers playing in the age categories of 55-64,… Read more »

Uganda: Fresh Dairy Injects Shs 240million in Secondary School Games - 2023 Edition

Milk processor, Fresh Dairy, has injected Shs 240million in the upcoming Fresh Dairy Secondary School Games, 2023 edition. Read more »

Uganda: Court Rules on Digital Coin Transactions in Uganda

The High Court in Kampala dismissed an application which sought to quash a Bank of Uganda directive that barred licensed entities and individuals from facilitating crypto… Read more »

Uganda: Entebbe Club Announces Alcohol Beverage Tournament in June

Entebbe Club will next month host a two day "Sip and Scramble" golf tournament. The tournament June 2-3 will feature four-member team representing different beer, wine and spirit… Read more »

Uganda: More Than Half of Listed Companies on Uganda Securities Exchange Recorded Profits

More than half of companies listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange recorded growth in profits in the last financial year, analysis by The Independent reveals. Read more »

Uganda: Police Hunting for Former MP Odonga Otto

The Territorial Police in Aswa Region and Pader district have put out teams to find and arrest former MP Odonga Otto and a group of vigilantes after they were captured on video,… Read more »

Uganda: Former Trade Minister Tips Women on Innovation

The former Minister of Trade Industry and Cooperatives Amelia Kyambadde has urged women in business to be innovative to be able to succeed in business. Read more »