By Our reporterKAMPALA – Public servants across Uganda have been given one month to declare their income, assets, and liabilities in a renewed push by the Inspectorate of Government to strengthen transparency and curb corruption. The exercise, launched on Wednesday at the Prime Minister’s Office in Kampala, requires all public officers to submit their declarations […]
CAPTION: Standard Gauge Railway, Project Coordinator Canon Eng. Perez Wamburu, (C) led a mission team from African Development Bank (AfDB) to a tour of the SGR Malaba- Kampala route. In the background are works on the labour camps, sleeper factory and other facilities. (Photo by Stephen Wandera Ouma). By Stephen Wandera OumaKAMPALA – The World Bank […]
By Our reporterThe 4th FUFA SACCO Annual General Assembly was successfully held at the FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, on 31st March 2026, bringing together members to review progress and discuss the future of the SACCO.The meeting was chaired by Executive Committee Chairperson Ariga Rasoul, alongside Vice Chairperson Ronnie Kalema, who guided proceedings and key deliberations during […]
CAPTION: A trader selling second-hand clothes in Owino Market in Kampala recently. (File photo). By Our reporterPARLIAMENT – The government has tabled new tax Bills, with a 30 per cent environmental levy on imported secondhand clothes.The Bills were tabled by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi during […]
CAPTION: Chief Executive Officer of Wazalendo SACCO, Col Yusuf Magero Buha, during the SACCO’s 20th Annual General Meeting held at Gaddafi Barracks in Jinja, April 1st, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterJINJA – Wazalendo SACCO has posted strong growth in its assets base, reinforcing its position as one of Uganda’s leading savings and credit cooperatives as […]
Committee chairperson, Hon. Baka Mugabi By Our reporter KAMPALA – The Magistrates Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2026 when assented to by the President, will introduce reforms aimed at strengthening the capacity of lower courts, reducing case backlog at the High Court and improving access to justice. The Bill that was passed by Parliament on Thursday, […]
By Agencies The general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has resigned amid a chaotic time for football on the continent, reports BBC. Veron Mosengo-Omba said in a statement he was retiring, but his departure comes during the fallout over decisions to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title and postpone the […]
DNA robots promise a future of microscopic machines capable of medicine, manufacturing, and computation at an unprecedented scale. Though early breakthroughs are compelling, key obstacles still stand between concept and reality. Credit: ShutterstockScientists are exploring DNA-based robots, tiny molecular machines that could one day navigate the body, deliver targeted therapies, and even build nanoscale technologies.DNA is best known […]
CAPTION: L-R: Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka, Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng, and health committee chairperson, Hon. Joseph Ruyonga during the plenary. (Courtesy Photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Parliament has passed the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025, paving the way for sweeping reforms in the regulation of medicines and health products, including provisions that […]
By Geofrey Mutegeki AraaliKAMPALA – Uganda’s capital has joined the global City Cancer Challenge (C/Can) network, marking a major step in efforts to expand access to timely, quality cancer care in one of East Africa’s fastest-growing urban centers.The launch ceremony, held on Wednesday March 25th 2026 at the Fairway Boutique Hotel, saw Kampala Capital City […]