The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has commenced the disbursement of Shs2.8 billion under the long-awaited Shs80 billion national cattle restocking programme. However, the intervention has faced immediate scrutiny, with critics and local leaders describing it as a "drop in the ocean" g
Ministerial nominees wait for their vetting at Parliament on Monday, 1 June 2026Parliament’s Appointments Committee has commenced the vetting of 81 persons nominated for various ministerial positions.The Appointments Committee is chaired by the Speaker, Jacob Marksons Oboth and de
On 14 May 2026, Uganda marked a historic milestone by flagging-off the inaugural export of 104 metric tonnes of canned pineapple from Deshiburg Factory to ChinaWhen pineapples ripened all at once in Luwero, it often brought anxiety instead of celebration.For pineapple farmer Ms. Jan
The death of Xavier Kitaka, the founder of MTK Uganda, has put the firm on the brink of collapseMTK Uganda, once regarded as one of Uganda’s biggest agro and animal health companies, has suffered another major legal setback after the High Court ordered it to pay more than Shs 640m to Fre
Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival that commemorates the willingness of Abraham to obey Allah’s command to sacrifice his son. Muslims around the world observe the event.Speaking to our reporter this afternoon at Kasese Main Mosque, Sheikh Baluku said the “Festival of Sacrifice” is a
Traders at Kanoni Daily Market in Gomba District have appealed to government to construct a modern market, citing congestion, poor sanitation, lack of storage facilities and rising losses due to inadequate infrastructure on privately owned land.Traders operating in Kanoni Daily Market in G
Uganda has exported its first consignment of chilled cut meat packed in cartons to Saudi Arabia, marking a major step in value addition and the country’s growing capacity to meet international meat export standards.Uganda has successfully exported its first consignment of chilled cut mea
Dear all political and technical line leaders directly /indirectly concerned with PDM ranging from H.E the President of Uganda, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Security agencies (Military & Defense, Law Enforcement & Internal Affairs, Intelligence Services),PDM Secretariat, district lea
The incident reportedly happened on Sunday evening along the Gulu-Kampala Highway near Karuma, an area known for occasional wildlife crossings from the nearby park.Former WBS journalist Robert Wamala Lumanyika has died in an elephant-related accident near Murchison Falls National Park.
Police in Tororo have arrested eight suspects linked to the alleged theft of three cattle during celebrations tied to Arsenal’s Premier League title win, sparking debate over conduct during football festivities.TORORO — Police in Tororo District have arrested eight suspected supporters
