There was drama on Thursday morning at Nakatuli Primary School in Galilaaya Sub-county in Kayunga District when angry teachers and pupils attacked and chased the head teacher away from the public school over ineffectiveness. School management committee member Joel Kayira told Monitor t
Commercial banks hold the largest share of government’s domestic debt, according to the Debt Statistical Bulletin and Public Debt Portfolio Analysis by the Ministry of Finance. The analysis, which seeks to provide accurate and timely debt statistics, crucial for assessing the countryâ€
Several politicians, journalists, government officials and businessmen, among others from across the country have eulogised veteran journalist and ex-Amuria MP, Francis Onapito Ekomoloit who was announced dead this morning. The former press secretary to the President was hailed for his
Court in Kampala has said a long-serving housemaid and her son will be tried on charges of conspiring to interfere with the estate of her deceased employer, a Ugandan-born British senior midwife. Margret Nabakooza, a resident of Kira Municipality in Wakiso District and her 23-year-old s
Government has said it expects fuel prices to be uniform or have slight variances in about three months, a key discussion point since government took over as the sole importer and supplier of oil products. Responding to Monitor inquiries regarding the slow reduction in fuel costs among b
President Museveni has fired Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) executive director Dorothy Kisaka,  her deputy Eng David Luyimbazi and the director of Public Health Dr Daniel Okello over Kiteezi landfill collapse that left 35 people dead and several others missing. “In a decisive
Resty Namata began her career at Kiteezi Landfill as a sorter earning about Shs7,000, and eventually advanced to a picker, earning at least Shs10,000 daily. But more than half of the workers are women, who turn to this refuge to cope with socio-economic challenges."We are 600 women out of ab
KAMPALA, Uganda – The semi-finals of the 2024 Stanbic MatchPlay Challenge, featuring four pairings, were held at the lakeside par-71 Entebbe Golf club over the weekend in ideal sunny conditions. Lillian Koowe and Joyce Kisembo’s fairytale run continued as they won their match 4/3. The tw
In the wake of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, Uganda is set to take on Papua New Guinea (PNG) in a four-match bilateral series, renewing a rivalry forged on the world stage. This series, starting Wednesday and to hosted at the picturesque Entebbe Oval, promises an exciting
Equiy Bank has today unveiled a range of new digital savings products designed to help customers save seamlessly, grow their money and reach their financial goals with greater ease. Accessible through the bank’s Mobile App and online platforms, the offerings include Classic Savings, Call
