New Local Government Bosses Declare War on Corruption, Gossip & Laziness
By Evans Najuna KAMPALA: Newly appointed Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara, alongside State Minister Justine Nameere, officially took charge of...
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TRAVEL ALERT CASUALTIES! Tourism, Hotels and Airlines Count Heavy Losses
The hospitality industry is counting losses due restrictions imposed following the outbreak of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the DRC....
FUEL PAIN HITS HARD! Taxis, Buses Hike Fares as Pump Prices Soar
Transport fares across Kampala and other parts of the country have increased following a sharp rise in fuel prices, leaving...
GOD ISN’T DEAF! Museveni Tells Pastors: Keep Your Hands Off Worshippers Amid Ebola Scare
In his first presidential address on the Ebola situation in Uganda, President Y Museveni on Thursday urged pastors to avoid...
BATTLE FOR KIKUUBE! EC Gives Green Light to NRM, NUP LCV Contenders
The Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed a petition filed against Fenekansi Timanyire, one of the candidates in the Kikuube LCV...
ECONOMY SET TO ROAR! Gov’t Projects Double-Digit Growth Despite Global Turmoil
Uganda’s economy is projected to expand by 10.2 percent in the 2026/27 financial year, marking the country's first return to...
GOLD RUSH, EMPTY TILL! Civil Society Warns Uganda Gains Little Despite Export Boom
Civil society organizations have raised concerns that Uganda is deriving limited benefits from its booming gold exports, despite the mineral...
Parliament works enter final phase, 3m Kg Steel installed
New Parliament Chambers works have entered into the final phase as contractor completes steel works and embarks on roofing ....
BUDGET: OIL CASH WINDFALL! Uganda Eyes Middle-Income Dream as Shs1.44 Trillion Revenue Loom
Henry Musasizi delivered his first budget speech as Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development on Thursday. The 84.4 trillion...
NIRA SHAME! Extortion Bug Catches Kikuube District NIRA Officials
Allegations of extortion and bribery have emerged in Kikuube District against officials of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA),...
SMILES FOR ARTS TEACHERS! Government Enhances Salaries in New Budget
The government has increased the budget for education, skills development, and sports in the 2026/27 financial year, with a small...
NO NONSENSE! Gen Museveni Warns Against ‘Cheap Politics’ on Trade Order, Wetland Encroachers Crackdown
President Yoweri Museveni has defended the government's enforcement of the Trade Order and environmental protection measures, urging political leaders to...
A PEASANT’S OPINION! URA Should Tax Public Land Holders
By Rukidi Rwakasimbi of Kigambanankwale Dear leaders of all political stripes and citizens of the Republic, The President's State of...
CHANGE OF GUARD! Anite Bows Out as Mukalazi Takes Over Key Investment Docket
By Evans Najuna It was a change of guard at the Ministry of Finance as Hajjat Amina Mukalazi officially took...
BIG BOOST! Centenary Bank Backs 22nd Masaza Cup with Sh200m Sponsorship
Centenary Bank, the leading commercial microfinance bank, has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and youth empowerment through sportsmanship with...
GAME ON! NCBA BAnk Launches Uganda Leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series
By Brian Musaasizi NCBA Bank Uganda has officially launched the Uganda leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series at Uganda...
DIGITAL POWERHOUSE! Here’s How MTN Is Powering Uganda’s First Oil Journey with Cutting-Edge Technology & World-Class Connectivity Solutions
Uganda’s journey to first oil is not only an energy story. It is also a technology story, one that is...
ALLOWANCE U-TURN? Gov’t Moves to Revisit Suspended Medical Interns’ Pay
The government has pledged to review the National Education and Training for Health Policy following widespread concerns over a controversial...
HUNTER HUNTED! Court Orders LC1 Chair, SHA-CU Operative, Cop, RDC, Attorney General to Pay Sh50M for Assaulting Resident
The High Court in Mukono has ordered state operatives, police officers, and local officials to compensate a farmer over a...
SOUTH SUDAN WAR LINK! UPDF Says Returnees Were SPLM-IO Mercenaries not Kony Rebels
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has clarified that the Ugandan nationals repatriated into the country last week were hired...