CAPTION: Government Chief Whip Dr Ruth Acieng reads a document during in Parliament Tuesday June 7th, 2026. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Parliament has completed the constitution of its committees and designated of Members of Parliament to various parliamentary and international bodies, laying the groundwork for the 12th Parliament to commence its legislative, oversight and […]
CAPTION: Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Esther Anyakun speak during the plenary sitting on Tuesday, 07 July 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Government efforts to repatriate Ugandans stranded in Thailand are being hampered by lack of bilateral agreements between the two countries. The Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Esther Anyakun made […]
CAPTION: Finance Minister Henry Musasizi after a meeting with PPDA officials on July 3, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – The Ugandan government has begun digitally monitoring public projects worth approximately Shs1.2 trillion ($320 million) as authorities step up reforms aimed at improving spending efficiency, strengthening contract oversight and reducing procurement-related losses. […]
By Ernest JjingoKAMPALA – After 16 years at the helm of Centenary Bank, Fabian Kasi handed over the top leadership position to Godfrey Byekwaso. Fabian leaves behind a financial institution that has grown significantly in scale, reach and impact, while remaining grounded in its founding purpose of serving ordinary Ugandans. Speaking during a farewell engagement […]
CAPTION: Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development Henry Tumukunde, left, Vice President Jessica Alupo, second left, Local Government Minister Balamu Balugahare, Arch Bishop Church of Uganda Kazimba Mugalu and Col. Edith Nakalema at the book launch, held at Protea Hotel Kampala on Tuesday 7th July, 2026. (PPU photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – […]
CAPTION: An impounded motorcycle and jerrycans of fuel recovered recently. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – Government vehicles, porous borders and limited public awareness continue to fuel smuggling in Uganda, making it one of the country’s biggest sources of revenue loss, according to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). The tax body estimates that […]
Former Speaker Anita Among By Our reporterKAMPALA – A file on former Speaker Anita Among has reportedly been forwarded to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions for review as part of the ongoing corruption investigations at Parliament and other government agencies.A multi-agency corruption probe launched two months ago has zeroed in on Parliament, with former Speaker Anita […]
CAPTION: Dr. Kizza Besigye’s, left. and his co-accused Obedi Lutale, 2nd left, arrive at High Court under tight security. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned President Yoweri Museveni over comments he made about Dr. Kizza Besigye’s ongoing treason trial and his renewed proposal to abolish bail, saying the remarks […]
CAPTION: UPDF image of Maj Gen James Birungi former CMI commander. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – The General Court Martial sitting at Makindye has remanded Major General James Birungi on charges of treachery and offenses related to (in)security. Birungi, the former Director of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), now known as the […]
CAPTION: Security Printing Company Ltd (USPC), Finance Director, Mr Alfred Mwumva Sebahire, right, witness and George Mugerwa, left, Managing Director, USPC exchange at contract with Mr Thomas Hendle, centre, Managing Director /Head of Sales, Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions at USPC office in Entebbe Friday July 3rd, 2026. (Photo by Stephen Wandera Ouma). By Stephen Wandera […]