July 09
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 »
Uganda: FINCA Commits to Championing Financial Independence in Refugee Settlements
FINCA Uganda has expressed commitment to integrating refugees into the Ugandan economy and promote self-reliance. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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: 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: 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 »
Uganda: New Police Spokesperson Hits the Ground Running
Assistant Commissioner of Police, Kituuma Rusoke has started work as the new police spokesperson. 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: Monkeys Threaten to Take Over Mubende District Headquarters
It has gone bananas with real monkey business in Mubende that has the district councillors on the edge. Read more »
Uganda: Katanga Trial - What We Know So Far
The chaotic start to the Katanga murder trial has led to delays in key decisions, including Ms Molly Katanga's request for video conferencing 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 »
Uganda: Roast and Rhyme Takes Over Jinja With Bell Enjoyments
Roast and Rhyme Nyam on the Nile edition took over Jinja city over the weekend with top-notch Bell enjoyments. Read more »
July 05
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: President Museveni Creates New Unit to Supervise URA
President Museveni has created a new unit to oversee Uganda Revenue Authority operations and fight corruption within the tax administration system in the country. Read more »
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: Government Defends Ugx 300 Billion Bailout for Roko Construction Amid Public Concerns
The Ugandan government's decision to allocate UGX 300bn in bailout funds to roko Construction has ignited a storm of controversy with citizens and analysts questioning the… Read more »
Uganda: Rotary Cancer Run Targets Raising Shs3bn This Year
Organisers have said they are seeking to raise at least shs3 billion during this year's Rotary Cancer run. Read more »
Uganda: NCBA Bank, Forestry Watchdog Commit Shs45m to Restoring Degraded Forests
NCBA Bank, in collaboration with the National Forestry Authority (NFA), has allocated over UGX 45 million for tree planting in degraded forests. This initiative, which aims to… Read more »
Uganda: Judiciary Tightens Noose Around Bailiffs Without Academic Documents
The Judiciary has given bailiffs without required academic documents a month to rectify the records or have their licence revoked. 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: Famed for Throwing Yellow Pigs, Activists Threaten to Hit Kampala Streets Again
Youth human rights activists have vowed to return to the streets and demonstrate if corruption persists. Read more »
Uganda: Entebbe Gets New Police Chief
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Steven Twinomugisha has been appointed as the new District Police Commander of Entebbe Central Police Station. Read more »
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 »