Nalukoola Vows to Storm Govt Printer Over Delayed Swearing-In

Kawempe North MP-elect Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola has issued a stern warning to authorities, threatening to personally confront officials at the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) over delays in publishing…

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Nnaabegereka Celebrates 20 Years of Hope at Masaka School for the Deaf

The Nnaabegereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda, has applauded Masaka School for the Deaf for its outstanding work in transforming the lives of children with hearing impairments. She made the remarks…

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Parliament Approves Controversial Loan for Umeme Buyout Amid Transparency Concerns

In a heated session on Thursday, 20 March 2025, Uganda’s Parliament approved a government request to secure a loan exceeding US$190 million from Stanbic Bank Uganda to facilitate the buyout…

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Uganda Sends Troops to South Sudan: Parliament Backs UPDF Deployment for Peace Mission

In a significant move to address rising tensions in South Sudan, Uganda’s Parliament has approved the deployment of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to the neighboring country. The decision…

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Uganda Red Cross Delivers Food Aid to Sudanese Refugees in Kiryandongo

The Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) has launched a food donation initiative to support over 600 Sudanese refugee families, predominantly Muslim, currently residing in the Kiryandongo refugee settlement. The donation,…

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From Combat to Construction: Govt Gives ADF Returnees a Fresh Start in Rwenzori

In a significant move to support the reintegration and economic empowerment of former Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) combatants, the Ugandan government has donated a state-of-the-art brick-making machine to returnees in…

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East Africa Moves to Boost Trade in Services with New Private Sector Proposals

Private sector leaders from across the East African Community (EAC) have approved a series of proposals aimed at boosting trade in services, a move expected to drive economic growth and…

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Kawempe North By-Election: EC Insists Gazette Timeline Still on Track

The Electoral Commission (EC) has defended its handling of the Kawempe North by-election results, stating that it is operating within the legally prescribed timelines to gazette Elias Nalukoola, the newly…

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Uganda Set for Smooth Takeover of Electricity Distribution from Umeme in 2025

The Ugandan government has reaffirmed its readiness to take over electricity distribution from Umeme Ltd through the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) by April 1, 2025. The Ministry of…

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East Africa’s Tourist Guiding Crisis: A Push for Professionalism and Higher Standards

The tourist guiding industry in East Africa is facing a significant crisis, one that threatens the region’s reputation as a world-class tourism destination. At the heart of this challenge is…

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