Uganda
Men rush for AIDS prevention injection drug
By Our reporter KAMPALA – The Ministry of Health has revealed that demand for Lenacapavir, an HIV prevention injection launched in April, currently surpasses available doses, with more men demanding the twice-yearly drug. Speaking at a meeting attended on Friday June 12th, 2026by HIV advocates, researchers and policymakers, Dr Herbert Kadama who coordinates Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis […]
Deputy Chief Justice Kazibwe sworn in
CAPTION: Deputy Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi swearing Friday June 12th, 2026 at State House Entebbe. By Stephen Wandera OumaENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Uganda’s new Deputy Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi, at State House Entebbe.During the ceremonyon Friday June 12th, 2026, President Museveni congratulated […]
How ebola has affected tourism, aviation and hospitality sectors
By Our reporterKAMPALA – The hospitality industry is counting losses due restrictions impossed following the outbeak of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the DRC.The players in the sector blame the losses on misinformation and the ill-advised travel advisories.For Uganda, for example, most of the tourists come from the US, Canada and Europe, countries and regional […]
Henry Musasizi’s first budget 2026/2027
KAMPALA – Henry Musasizi delivered his first budget speech as Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development on Thursday.The 84.4 trillion shilling 2026/2027 budget is aimed at implementing the government’s Tenfold Growth Strategy, aimed at growing to 500 billion dollars by 2040 from 53 billion in 2025.The economy is estimated to have grown by 6.4 […]
President’s promise to Ugandans
CAPTION: President Yoweri Museveni, left, arrives at Kololo Independence grounds Thursday June 11th, 2026. (PPU photo). By Stephen Wandera OumaKAMPALA – President Yoweri Museveni has placed his hope in the anticipated oil revenue to boost the economy through building critical infrastructure.In a speech to Parliament following the presentation of the National Budget to Parliament for Financial […]
Opposition cuts shadow cabinet to thirty
CAPTION: Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi on te flour of Parliament recently. (Courtesy photo). By David BasekkeKAMPALA – The unveiling of a 30-member Shadow Cabinet by the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has ignited a constitutional and political debate that extends far beyond parliamentary procedure. At stake is not merely the composition […]
Ministers take oath as ex officio MPs
CAPTION: Speaker Oboth Oboth hands over copies of the Constitution and Rules of Procedure to Hon. Tom Butime Butime at Parliament, June 10th, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Nineteen ministers have taken Oaths of Allegiance and as Members of Parliament following their approval by the Appointments Committee. The 19 ministers are ex-officio Members of Parliament […]
Government to merge UNEB with NCDC
CAPTION: L-R Dr. Bernadette Nambi Karuhanga (Director NCDC) and Dan Odongo (ED UNEB). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Ministry of Education and Sports is planning to merge the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) and the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) into a single institution.The proposed merger is among the key reforms contained in the forthcoming Curriculum, […]
Dr Kizza Besigye sues General Muhoozi
CAPTION: Dr. Kizza Besigye, left, and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale, right in the dock recently. (File photo). By our reporter KAMPALA – Jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale have filed a fresh application before the High Court Criminal Division seeking the termination of criminal proceedings against them […]