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MPs urge caution as government moves to ban old taxis

MPs urge caution as government moves to ban old taxis

A number of legislators have expressed mixed reactions to a government proposal to phase out old taxis from Kampala and other urban roads, as authorities push to improve road safety and modernise public transport.The proposal, which is under discussion by the parliamentary committee on Com

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Govt Launches 2026 Roads and Bridges Standards

Govt Launches 2026 Roads and Bridges Standards

The Ministry of Works and Transport has officially launched the General Specifications for Road and Bridge Works 2026, a landmark framework aimed at guiding the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public roads and bridges across Uganda.The new specifications serve as both te

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Government Secures Japanese Funding for Kampala Flyover Phase II

Government Secures Japanese Funding for Kampala Flyover Phase II

KAMPALA — The Government of Japan has confirmed funding for the second phase of the Kampala Flyover project, a major infrastructure development expected to ease traffic congestion and reduce flooding along Jinja Road.The Minister of Works and Transport, Katumba Wamala, announced the deve

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US intelligence chief says Pakistan's long-range ballistic missiles could potentially target Washington

US intelligence chief says Pakistan's long-range ballistic missiles could potentially target Washington

Gabbar stated that countries like Russia, China, North Korea, Iran and Pakistan are advancing a range of missile systems that could reach the American homeland.US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday claimed that Pakistan's long-range ballistic missile development could include mi

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WASTING NO TIME! Gen Sejusa Wants Constitution Changed to Allow President-Elect’s Swearing-in One Week after Results Declaration

WASTING NO TIME! Gen Sejusa Wants Constitution Changed to Allow President-Elect’s Swearing-in One Week after Results Declaration

Former Ugandan spymaster Gen David Sejusa wants the Constitution changed to allow the president-elect swear-in one week after results declaration.Gen Sejusa, previously Tinyefuza, says his proposal is meant to cure the problem of what looks like “an absentee government” after elections

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UHRC Boss Wangadya under fire over explosive corruption, abuse of office

UHRC Boss Wangadya under fire over explosive corruption, abuse of office

Whistleblower allegations raise serious questions about misuse of funds, power, and governance — but the Commission insists there is “no crisis.”Kampala, Uganda: The leadership of the Uganda Human Rights Commission is under intense scrutiny following a wave of whistleblower allegatio

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Speakership: why Marshall Alenyo’s strategy for deputy speaker matters

Speakership: why Marshall Alenyo’s strategy for deputy speaker matters

Marshall Alenyo is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched members of the 12th parliament.An eloquent lawyer by trade, he was recently elected as the MP for Jonam County in Pakwach district. For many, the real question isn’t how he got there, but how far he can go. In Kampala’

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BREAKING! Government Puts On Hold LC1, LC2 Elections

BREAKING! Government Puts On Hold LC1, LC2 Elections

The long awaited LC1 and LC2 national elections have been put on hold by government citing financial constraints.Government had initially assured the nation that these often postponed elections would finally be held before swearing in of President Museveni in May, 2026.However, a br

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Ministry of Works and Transport launches new road and bridge specifications

Ministry of Works and Transport launches new road and bridge specifications

The Ministry of Works and Transport is set to unveil the General Specifications for Road and Bridge Works 2026, a major update to the previous 2005 guidelines. The official launch event will take place at Speke Resort Munyonyo, with the Chief Guest, Gen. Katumba Wamala, Minister for Works and Tra

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Osimhen: Galatasaray status ‘worth more than money’ as striker leads Champions League charge vs Liverpool

Osimhen: Galatasaray status ‘worth more than money’ as striker leads Champions League charge vs Liverpool

Osimhen will form part of the Galatasaray team that takes onLiverpool in the Champions League tonight. The Turkish Süper Lig side lead 1-0 from the first leg in Istanbul, in what is the club's first venture into the knockout rounds since 2013-14.OneFootball VideosOsimhen has been a

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