December 07, 2023
Uganda: Coca-Cola Wins Top Taxpayer Award
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU)'s major contribution to the economy and its outstanding commitment to tax compliance and ethical practices has placed the company as the overall… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Uganda: Police and Army Officers Among 31 Remanded Over Plot to Overthrow Govt
The General Court Martial in Makindye has remanded 31 people including police officers, soldiers and pastors among others for plotting to overthrow government. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Launches the Energy Transition Plan At COP28
In a resounding declaration of commitment to combating climate change, Uganda took center stage at COP28 in Dubai, revealing an ambitious Energy Transition Plan (ETP) crafted in… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament's Budget Committee Rejects Controversial Shs7 Trillion Supplementary Budget Proposal
The Parliament Budget Committee has found itself at odds over the supplementary budget proposed by Finance Minister Henry Musasizi, revealing a staggering increase from shs3.5… Read more »
Uganda: Overcoming Building Hurdles in Uganda
Overcoming building hurdles is one of the most challenging tasks as different types of the hurdles may require different solutions. Read more »
Uganda: Stop Pestering Me About Missing Persons, Says Rights Commission Boss
The Uganda Human Rights Commission chairperson, Mariam Wangadya has taken a swipe at a section of opposition politicians whom she said are pestering her about missing Ugandans. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Faring Well in Regards Human Rights, Says Uhrc
The Uganda Human Rights Commission has said despite the challenges, the country is faring well in regards human rights observations. Read more »
Uganda: Increased Land Cases in Busoga Worry Judge
The Iganga High Court judge David Batema has expressed concern over the rising number of brutal land evictions in the Iganga and Namutumba districts affecting several families in… Read more »
Uganda: The Double Danger of Heavy Rains, Bad Roads
If you have been on the internet lately, You have probably watched a video clip or two of not only flooding Kampala city and her suburbs but also many roads being cut off by… Read more »
Uganda: Opposition Slams Government's Response to Missing Persons
In a scathing rebuke, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, has denounced the government's statement on missing persons as detached from reality, insensitive, and… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Unveils Ambitious Energy Transition Plan At COP28
Uganda showcased its unwavering commitment to combating climate change by launching the Energy Transition Plan (ETP) at the Uganda Pavilion in collaboration with the International… Read more »
Uganda: Ura Urges Housing Sector Players On Tax Compliance
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has called upon stakeholders in the housing sector to diligently maintain their rental tax records to prevent clashes with tax authorities during… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges East African Judges to Combat Corruption, Embrace Technology
President Yoweri Museveni has called upon the East African magistrates and judges to collaborate on eliminating corruption within the region's judiciaries. Read more »
Uganda: Stakeholders Call for Govt Action to Boost Uganda's Aviation Industry
At a recent stakeholder breakfast meeting in Kampala, industry leaders emphasized the need for the Ugandan government to foster a conducive atmosphere for aviation investment. Read more »
Uganda: Civil Society Raps Govt Over Unmet Climate Pledges
As the spotlight intensifies on Uganda at COP 28 in Dubai, over 600 delegates from the nation face sharp criticism from Civil Society in the environmental arena. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Uganda: COP28 - Uganda Inks Deal for 105MW Solar Energy Plant
Uganda has made strides in achieving its renewable energy targets by signing a Memorandum of Understanding that will see a UAE company construct a 150MW solar energy plant in the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Writes to Biden Over AGOA
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday met and held discussions with the Ambassador of the United States of America (USA) to Uganda, H.E William W. Popp at State House Entebbe. Read more »
Uganda: Police Asks Public to Give Clues in Hunt for Suspects Behind Kampala Weekend Bombs
In the aftermath of the weekend's fake bomb attacks in Nabweru, Kabalagala, and Nansana, Ugandan police are urgently calling on the public to support their efforts in locating two… Read more »
Uganda: Human Rights Defenders Launch Week-Long Activities
In anticipation of the International Day of Human Rights Defenders on December 7 and 8, state actors and various human rights groups, united under the National Coalition of Human… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Intensifies Apaa Land Evictions - 6 Dead in Ethnic Conflict
The Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) has escalated its efforts to evict individuals believed to have encroached upon the disputed Apaa land. Read more »
Uganda: State House Raises Eyebrows Over Supplementary Budget
In a surprising move last week, State Minister for General Duties in the Ministry of Finance, Henry Musasizi, presented a supplementary budget of 3.5 trillion shillings for… Read more »
Uganda: Parliamentary Ethics in Question - Forum Urges Voters to Choose Substance Over Chaos
Amidst growing concerns about the conduct of some legislators tarnishing the reputation of the Parliament, the Leadership of the Parliamentary Forum on Ethics and Integrity has… Read more »
Uganda: Jeema Asks Kyagulanyi to Apologise Over His Anti - Gay Law Remarks
Opposition party, Justice Forum (JEEMA) has formally requested Robert Kyagulanyi, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), to apologize for his comments regarding the… Read more »
Tanzania: Dozens Killed in Floods and Landslides
The death toll from flooding and landslides in northern Tanzania has risen to 63. Read more »
Uganda: Multichoice Uganda Launches GOtv Streaming App
MultiChoice Uganda has launched GOtv Stream, a streaming platform that provides GOtv customers with a complimentary value-added service that allows them to watch or download shows,… Read more »