KAMPALA — In a move aimed at strengthening coordination, accountability, and grassroots mobilisation within Uganda’s capital, discussions have emerged around a proposed Shs500 million allocation to support mobilisation and operational effectiveness of Kampala Capital City Council (KCCA) Speak
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government reduced its net borrowing or fiscal deficit in the month of April, amidst the global supply disruptions and lower revenue collections.According to the Ministry of Finance, net borrowing (the extra money the government had to borrow after accounting fo
Since it was announced that Starlink had been granted a licence to operate in Uganda, there has been significant debate around what this means for Uganda’s communications sector and the terms of the licence in particular.Taxation of Starlink and data sovereignty are two of the key issues
recent debates on leadership and accountability, male chauvinists have increasingly weaponised the case of Anita Among to discredit women in leadership as a whole.Instead of interrogating individual conduct on its own merits, they present her example as “proof” that women are unfit to
The Federation of Uganda Traders Associations (FUTA) also called for tougher penalties, asset recovery from implicated officials, and greater inclusion of business-minded leaders in key economic ministries to improve service delivery.Traders in Kampala have welcomed government’s intensif
confidential dossier has emerged detailing how President William Ruto’s Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni was reportedly briefed in 2022 on alleged suspicious financial transactions linked to individuals within Parliament, including accounts associated with staff close to former Speaker Anita
The debate surrounding sovereignty protection laws has become increasingly significant across developing nations where governments seek stronger control over foreign influence and civil society. In Uganda, discussions around the proposed Sovereignty Bill have raised concerns among non-governmenta
Salaam Musumba says that she is very disappointed that her long ‘term boy friend’ Andrew Mwenda has allowed to cheapen himself to work for Anita Among simply because she has money.Appearing on Kewaza media on veteran journalist Kwezi Robinson’s youtube channel, Salaam Musumba said sh
Fresh allegations have emerged accusing former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among of allegedly using her influence to cultivate close ties within the judiciary through questionable recruitment practices at Parliament.The claims, which remain unverified, suggest that several sons and d
NRM aspirants for Speaker and Deputy Speaker withdrew from the races, leaving Oboth Oboth and Tayebwa as the party’s consensus candidates.All National Resistance Movement (NRM) aspirants for Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament have stepped down in favour of Jacob Oboth Oboth and Tho
