June 14
Southern Africa: UK Varsity Returns Uganda Artefacts
The Herald
The University of Cambridge has returned 39 Ugandan items which range from tribal regalia to pottery to the East African country. Read more »
June 13
Uganda: Uganda's Economy to Grow by 6% - Kasaija
Nile Post
The Minister for Finance, Matia Kasaija has said Uganda's economy is projected to grow at 6 percent in the financial year 2024/ 2025. Read more »
Uganda: Full Budget Speech By Minister of Finance Matia Kasaija [document]
Government of Uganda
Full Monetisation of Uganda’s Economy through Commercial Agriculture, Industrialisation, Expanding and Broadening Services, Digital Transformation and Market Access Read more »
Uganda: It Might Take Kampala 32 Years to Get Rid of Potholes - KCCA's Luyimbazi
Nile Post
The Deputy Executive Director of Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA), Eng David Luyimbazi, has said that with the current rate of funds allocated for road construction, it would… Read more »
Uganda: Is Museveni Taking Shelter After the Rain?
Nile Post
"I've been hearing that there is a racket from Ministry of Finance to Parliament, but now I have proof. Their time is up!" Museveni said his State of the Nation Address last week. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Economy to Grow By 6% - Kasaija
Nile Post
The Minister for Finance, Matia Kasaija has said Uganda's economy is projected to grow at 6 percent in the financial year 2024/ 2025. Read more »
Uganda: How Govt Plans to Use Shs2.9tn to Fix Ailing Health Sector
Nile Post
Health sector allocated 2.946 trillion for 2024/2025 financial year. Read more »
Uganda: Legislators, District Leaders Urged to Monitor Govt Programmes
Independent (Kampala)
Members of Parliament have been urged to work closely with district leaders in monitoring government programmes to ensure successful implementation. Read more »
Uganda: Four Out to Oust Abed Bwanika From Parliament
Nile Post
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
Nile Post
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
Nile Post
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
Nile Post
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
Nile Post
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
Nile Post
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
Nile Post
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 [opinion]
Nile Post
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: Budget - Ugandans Want Roads, Hospitals Fixed
Observer
Today, Matia Kasaija, the minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development will present a Shs 72 trillion budget for the financial year 2024-2025. Devon Ssuubi and Timothy… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Asks Cultural Institutions to Rally Subjects for Wealth Creation
Nile Post
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
Nile Post
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
Nile Post
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
Nile Post
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 »
Uganda: Uganda Names Final Squad for World Rugby Sevens 2024 Repechage in Monaco
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda coach Tolbert Onyango has named the final men's squad that will tussle it out in the World Rugby Sevens 2024 Repechage slated for June 21-23 at the Stade Louis II in Monaco,… Read more »
June 12
Uganda: Museveni Should Surrender Over Corruption - Besigye
Nile Post
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
Nile Post
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
Nile Post
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 »