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…
Read moreNnaabegereka 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…
Read moreParliament 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…
Read moreUganda 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…
Read moreUganda 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,…
Read moreFrom 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…
Read moreEast 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…
Read moreKawempe 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…
Read moreUganda 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…
Read moreEast 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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