June 13
Uganda: How Govt Plans to Use Shs2.9tn to Fix Ailing Health Sector
Health sector allocated 2.946 trillion for 2024/2025 financial year. Read more »
Uganda: Four Out to Oust Abed Bwanika From Parliament
The incumbent legislator for Kimanya kabonera Dr. Abed Bwanika's Parliamentary seat is under threat as four powerful candidates join the race to unseat him. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Warns MPs Against Kickbacks From Accounting Officers
The Speaker's warning comes after the arrest and remand of Lwengo Woman MP Cissy Namujju, Paul Akamba of Busiki County and Yusuf Mutembuli of Bunyole East over corruption related… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Budget Speech - I'm Sure to Catapult the Economy to $500bn
In the next few years, not the 2040 vision, we shall catapult the economy to the size of $500 billion. Read more »
Uganda: Over 20 NUP Supporters Join NRM, Encouraged to Combat Poverty
More than twenty active youth leaders from the National Unity Platform (NUP) have joined the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Read more »
Uganda: Minister, RDC Clash Over Illegal Eviction in Buikwe
The Minister of State in the Office of the Vice-President, Ms Diana Nankunda Mutasingwa, on Wednesday evening faced off with the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Hawa Ndege… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Gets Shs350bn for Refugees, Climate Change Programs From Denmark
Uganda is set to receive shs350 billion (USD 95 million) from Denmark for climate change, refugee programs and civic space support. Read more »
Uganda: New Prisons Headquarters At 70% Completion, Says Contractor
Seyani Brothers Limited, the contractor in charge of constructing the new Uganda prison service headquarters has said that the works have reached 70% completion and will be ready… Read more »
Uganda: The Rot Runs Deep - Why Uganda Needs Federalism Now More Than Ever
The choice before us is clear: continue with the status quo and watch our nation drift further into the abyss of corruption and misgovernance, or boldly embrace a new dawn of… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Asks Cultural Institutions to Rally Subjects for Wealth Creation
In a speech that was delivered by the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, at the 30th Empango celebrations at Rukurato chambers, President Museveni highlighted the reason behind the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Meets UPDF High Command
President Yoweri Museveni has chaired a meeting of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) High Command at State House Entebbe. Read more »
Uganda: Govt, FAO, Launch Digital Information, Surveillance Observatory System to Support Agriculture in Kiryandongo
Government in partnership with the Food and agriculture organization (FAO) has launched and handed over digital devices to Kiryandongo local government during the launch of the… Read more »
Uganda: OPM Donates Farms Tools, Iron Sheets to Bunyoro
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) through the state Minister for Bunyoro affairs has donated an assortment of over 10,000 farm items and building materials to Bunyoro Read more »
June 12
Uganda: Museveni Should Surrender Over Corruption - Besigye
Last week, Museveni expressed concern about the rampant corruption in Uganda, revealing that even some of his staff at State House have been involved in corrupt practices. The… Read more »
Uganda: Three MPs Remanded to Prison Over Corruption
Accused of soliciting money from the chairperson of the human rights commission to inflate the 2024/2025 budget, members of parliament Cissy Namujju, Yusuf Mutembuli and Paul… Read more »
Uganda: From VIP to Kitalya, MPs to Feel the Floor, Literally
The three legislators, for some reason, all checked into court in royal blue despite having no ties to Forum for Democratic Change, the political organisation that uses the colour. Read more »
Uganda: Men's Mental Health Month Shines Light On Silent Struggles
June is Men's Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by men. Despite societal progress in addressing mental… Read more »
Uganda: Lack of Govt-Funded Pre-Primary Education in Uganda Creates Lifelong Consequences - Report
A report released by Human Rights Watch and the Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER) reveals that Uganda's lack of government-funded pre-primary education is causing… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Top Organ Sits Again to Determine Fate of Embattled MPs
The Central Executive Committee (CEC), the top-most decision-making organ of the National Resistance Movement, on Tuesday deferred a meeting called to consider and approve new… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Earmarks Shs265 Billion to Tarmac Roads in Mukono
The Minister for Kampala, Kabuye Kyofatogabye has revealed that government has earmarked shs265 billion to tarmac 70 kms of feeder roads in Mukono Municipality and Mukono district… Read more »
June 11
Uganda: Tension At Parliament As Police Conduct Search At Homes of Three MPs
The Situation at Parliament on Tuesday was tense with few legislators and staff of Parliament visible at the August House. Read more »
Uganda: CID Summons 10 More of MPs, Parliament and Finance Ministry Staff
The Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) has summoned at least 10 more officials, including legislators, Parliament and Finance ministry staff over ongoing corruption… Read more »
Uganda: Has FDC Been Divided Along East-West Lines?
The battle lines appear to have been etched on the maps for Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) as the Katonga faction and Najjanakumbi group take their claims. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among Says She Survived Rape Multiple Times
The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, has asked all stakeholders to ensure the implementation of all the laws that Parliament passed to protect girls from early marriages and… Read more »
Uganda: Police Search Homes of Detained MPs
The homes of three detained legislators are subject of search and seizure today as detectives from the Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) sniff for evidence in… Read more »