CAPTION: The Attorney General (L) and the Minister of State for Internal Affairs appearing before the joint committee. (Courtsey photo). By Our reporter PARLIAMENT- The Government has made sweeping amendments to the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, ahead of a plenary sitting scheduled for Tuesday, 05 May 2026 at 2:00p.m. Among the amendments […]
CAPTION: Governor Atingi-Ego (L) and Dr Twinemanzi Tumubweine, Executive Director of the National Payment Systems appearing before the joint committee. (Courtsey photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, could weaken the shilling, drain foreign reserves, and undermine the constitutional independence of the central bank if passed in its current form, the […]
By Elijah Tumusiime KAMPALA – In the evolving landscape of our digital economy, data has become as crucial as any traditional resource. Unlike physical goods, data moves across borders instantly. This movement creates important questions about ownership, compliance, and security. Data sovereignty addresses these questions by ensuring that data is governed by the laws of […]
By Our reporterNAIROBI – Four East African nations have endorsed a plan to launch a regional communication and broadcasting satellite, KBC reported. The Northern Corridor Regional Communication and Broadcasting Satellite Initiative Resolutions were signed at the Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi on 30 April by the information, communication and technology ministers of Kenya, Uganda, […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – The government has released more funds than initially approved for the current financial year ending June 30, underscoring an aggressive push to sustain economic growth while raising fresh concerns about fiscal discipline.Figures unveiled by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on April 9, show fourth-quarter disbursements of Shs17.444 trillion, […]
By Our reporterBURUNDI – The NRM Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, has called for continued political stability in Burundi during high-level discussions with the country’s ruling CNDD-FDD party, as the East African nation moves closer to its 2027 presidential election.Todwong, who led the NRM delegation on Sunday, 26th April, delivered greetings from President Yoweri […]
CAPTION: President Yoweri Museveni, centre, presiding over the celebration of the International Labour Day at Nkoyoyo Boarding Primary School Grounds in Matale, Buikwe District Friday May 1st, 2026. (PPU Photo). By Our reporterBUIKWE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has presided over the celebration of the International Labour Day at Nkoyoyo Boarding Primary School Grounds in Matale, […]
CAPTION: President Yoweri Kaguta Museven, left, Executive Director of the National Drug Authority (NDA), Dr. David Nahamya, right, commissioned anti-tick vaccine at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI) in Namulonge, Nansana Thursday April 3oth, 2026. (PPU photo). By Stephen Wandera OumaNAMULONGE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned Uganda’s first locally developed anti-tick vaccine at […]
By Our reporterMASINDI – The government of Uganda, through the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), has developed a new livestock vaccine called NAROVAC Anti-Tick Vaccine aimed at controlling ticks and tick borne diseases among cattle.The vaccine was unveiled to government and private veterinary practitioners during a training session held on Wednesday April 30th, 2026 at […]
By Stephen Wandera Ouma ENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to eight new laws, setting in motion sweeping reforms that will reshape Uganda’s health regulation, labour protections, energy efficiency, justice system, and creative industries. The presidential assent, announced by the State House Uganda on Wednesday April 23rd 2026, marks the final constitutional stage […]