June 18
Uganda: Illegal Power Connection Fees for Nankabirwa
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa has cautioned Ugandans against paying illegal fees for power extension in their villages. About 57.2 % of people in… Read more »
Uganda: Anti Corruption Crusaders Raise Concern Over Shs500m 'Service Award' By UIA Staff
Anti-corruption crusaders are concerned about the increasing entitlements among public servants of what is termed as service awards and Honorariums given to them in public offices. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Responds to Critical Equipment Shortage At Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital
Following concerns that raised the shortage of delivery beds at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital, Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, has… Read more »
Uganda: NEMA Defends Lubigi Demolition Amid Public Outcry
The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has defended the ongoing demolition in the Lubigi wetland, an exercise that has left thousands homeless. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Car Import Trade - Economic Engine and Regulatory Shifts
The car import business in Uganda is a multi-million dollar industry. In recent years, the revenue generated from taxes and duties on imported vehicles has consistently bolstered… Read more »
Uganda: Is NEMA Prioritising Nature Preservation or Favouring the Wealthy?
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party, led by Joseph Kabuleta, has raised questions about the actions of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). Read more »
Uganda: Microfinance Officials to Produce Detail of Emyooga Beneficiaries
The parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) instructed officials from the Microfinance Support Centre to compile a comprehensive list detailing recipients of Emyooga funds in… Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Asks Mitooma Voters to Keep Otafiire, Stop 'One-Term Politics'
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa, has lashed at people who are after changing legislators every election cycle. Read more »
Uganda: Lifestyle - Could the Lack for Jobs for the Youth Be Blamed for the Rise of Promiscuity in Our Society?
As I left home at 6:10 AM today, rushing to work like a bird racing to catch the early worm, I was met with a bit of commotion outside my gate. Read more »
Uganda: NRM's Path to Redemption - Overcoming Corruption Scandals
In recent weeks, Uganda's National Resistance Movement (NRM) has been embroiled in a series of corruption scandals that have shaken the party's foundations. With several Members of… Read more »
June 17
Uganda: One Million Households to Get Free Electricity Connection, Says Minister Nankabirwa
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu has revealed that government has received a loan from World Bank summing to USD638 millions under the… Read more »
Uganda: Entebbe to Shut Down Open-Air Market
The Entebbe Municipal Council will shut down all weekly open-air markets, commonly known as "kabubbu," effective July 1st. Read more »
Uganda: Dilapidated Latrines in Primary Schools Worry Mbarara Officials
Mbarara district officials have experienced concern over the state of latrines in most primary schools. Read more »
Uganda: Terego Intensifies Drive to Restore Grey Crowned Cranes
Conservation efforts in Terego have successfully restored the previously destroyed breeding places of the Grey Crowned Crane. Read more »
Uganda: Police, Army Announce Joint Crackdown On Errant Vips On the Road
Police have said they have launched a joint crackdown against errant drivers, especially for government vehicles and VIPs. Read more »
Uganda: Muslims in Kibaale Urged to Denounce Domestic Violence
Muslims in Greater Kibaale have been asked to work as a team in fighting against domestic violence and environmental degradation. Read more »
Uganda: Free Talk Therapy Ramped Up to Combat Mental Health Crisis
Uganda is grappling with a mental health crisis, with suicide rates soaring and experts calling for urgent national action. Read more »
Uganda: Tickling the Monkey On the Back of Shs290bn Tourism Budget
The government plans to spend Shs289.6 billion on tourism development programmes in the 2024/2025 financial year. Read more »
Uganda: Fears of Renewed Insurgency After Karamojong Warriors Kill Four
Karamojong warriors are feared to have resumed attacks in Moroto after at least four people were killed and several injured in the last four days. Read more »
Uganda: High Cases of Malnutrition Worry Kiryandongo
Authorities in Kiryandongo have raised concerns over the rising cases of malnutrition in the district. Read more »
Uganda: Kabale Authorities Relocate Cross-Country Transport
Authorities have ordered the transport company to relocate its operations from the Bus Park to the Kabale Taxi Park. Read more »
June 16
Sudan: IGAD Calls for Ceasefire in Sudan
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has condemned the recent massacre in Wad al Nourah, Gezira State, Sudan. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Signs Four Bills Into Laws
As government moves to adopt the rationalisation of different agencies, President Museveni has signed into laws four bills, leaving four different entities dissolved. Read more »
Uganda: 80 Percent of Ugandans Have Felt Impact of Climate Crisis - Report
A staggering 80 percent of Ugandans have felt the devastating impact of the global climate crisis, a new report says. Read more »
Uganda: Very Unfortunate - Bobi Speaks On Violent Re-Arrest of Akamba
In a disturbing incident at the Anti-Corruption Court yesterday, a National Resistance Movement (NRM) legislator Paul Akamba was violently re-arrested shortly after being granted… Read more »