The State has lined up Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, brother to National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, as a key witness in the unlawful drilling case against 21 NUP supporters.NUP spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro is jointly charged alongside 20 others, including Edwa
In a dramatic political climbdown that has set tongues wagging across the country, Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has moved swiftly to kill off talk of a 2031 presidential bid, declaring she will instead retire from active politics—sparking speculation of fear, survival instinct, and l
Gender Minister Betty Amongi has hit back at Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng over allegations of witchcraft in the Lira City Woman MP race, escalating a political feud marked by claims of electoral interference, misuse of security forces, and deepening divisions within Lango’s leadership.
Today’s economic hardship is real, with many Ugandans, especially teachers, feeling the pinch. The burden of debt is palpable, and it is affecting the quality of education. With salaries stretched thin, borrowing has become a survival tool. But the cycle of repayment pressure is taking a toll.
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has challenged ICT and National Guidance Minister Chris Baryomunsi to ensure that calls for responsible conduct on social media apply equally to government officials, including senior military leaders.Hon. Ssenyonyi’s remarks f
Excitement is steadily building across Serere District as residents prepare for the swearing-in and installation of Woman Member of Parliament–elect Esther Lucy Acom, widely known as Ajokotau.Her victory in the recently concluded elections has energized communities from rural villages to
Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Ministry of Finance to expedite the signing of a commercial contract with DOTT Services as part of a renewed push to fix the long-delayed roads to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.In a February 17, 2026, letter seen by thi
KAMPALA, Uganda – Parliament has passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, rejecting a government proposal to tax income earned and sent home by Ugandans living and working abroad.In a sitting Thursday presided over by Speaker Anita Among, lawmakers also rejected a government proposa
At 25, Mary Ashley Ainomugisha is sure of herself, her body, and the life she wants to lead. A self-proclaimed feminist, she describes herself as an online activist for women’s rights and health. While society expects a young woman her age to be looking forward to the lifelong goals of m
KAMPALA – Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has ignited fresh political debate after making strongly worded remarks about Parliament’s political balance, declaring confidence that the ruling establishment will dominate the 12th Parliament.The comments were made during a Members of Parl
