In a bold move that captured attention, the Jinja Muslim community asserted their claim over disputed land by holding Eid al-Fitr prayers right on the contested site. The battle for prime land between the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council and Jinja Regional Referral Hospital over Plot 31 to 39 in Jinja […]
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At least 158 secondary schools nationwide have received clearance to participate in the highly anticipated 9th edition of the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC), an annual platform aimed at fostering youth entrepreneurship skills. Sam Mwogeza, the Executive Head for Personal and Private Banking at Stanbic Bank, emphasized the importance of […]
The National Unity Platform (NUP) leadership is intensifying pressure on State Minister for Youths and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, urging him to uphold his commitment to locate and return 18 NUP supporters who have been missing for four years. Balaam had pledged to address this issue following his recent appointment […]
In a significant breakthrough, security operatives have apprehended 10 suspects associated with the theft of cattle from the State farm in Gomba District. The suspects, all identified as cattle dealers hailing from various villages within the district, were taken into custody following a joint operation conducted by the Flying Squad […]
In a move to address mounting inflation risks, Uganda’s central bank has opted to increase its key lending rate by 25 basis points to 10.25%. This decision, announced by Deputy Governor Michael Atingi-Ego during a virtual press conference on Monday, underscores the bank’s commitment to stabilizing inflation around its medium-term […]
During an Iftar dinner hosted by Yuasa Investments Limited at the Sheraton Hotel, the Minister of Works and Transport, General Katumba Wamala, made a resolute pledge to tackle Kampala’s persistent pothole problem by July. Gen Katumba assured the nation of upcoming road construction projects and the rehabilitation of existing roads, […]
As anticipation builds for the upcoming Kabaka Birthday Run in Kampala city, the Director of Traffic and Road Safety has issued essential traffic guidelines to ensure smooth proceedings on Sunday. With over 110,000 enthusiastic runners expected to participate, the Kampala Metropolitan Traffic has announced road closures and diversions to facilitate […]
A tweet from a European Union Parliament digital communications specialist, David Vidal Sans, lauding Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine for his stance on human rights, including LGBTQ rights, has stirred debate after its deletion. Initially praising Bobi Wine as the “People’s president” and applauding his advocacy efforts, Vidal Sans later […]
Uganda is gearing up for its sixth national population and housing census, scheduled to take place from May 10 to May 20. In response to this significant event, Makerere University has made adjustments to its academic calendar, pushing back the start of its second semester. In a circular dated April […]
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has thrown his weight behind the Electricity Access Scale-up Project (EASP), a new government initiative aimed at connecting over 1.3 million rural households to the national power grid. Launched in Mitooma District, the project is poised to bring about significant transformation in rural communities […]
President Yoweri Museveni has extended the tenure of Dr. Johnson Byabashaija as the Commissioner General of Prisons for another two years, effective May 4, according to a statement released on Wednesday. This renewal marks Dr. Byabashaija’s continued leadership of the Uganda Prisons Services, a position he has held since 2005. […]
In a significant legal development, the Constitutional Court has upheld the anti-gay legislation in Uganda, while simultaneously making critical amendments in a landmark ruling on Wednesday. The court’s panel of five justices delivered a verdict that nullified certain provisions of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) that hindered access to health services […]