Gulu District Local Government has allocated the largest share of its 2026/27 draft budget to the education and sports sector, indicating a strong focus on human capital development.The district council approved the draft budget during its 6th session of the 11th council on Thursday, setti
President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law the National Drug and Health Products Authority Act, 2025, marking a major shift in Uganda’s fight against counterfeit medicines and unsafe health products.The new legislation replaces an outdated 1993 framework and establishes a powerful cen
The emotional reactions to the bill misrepresent it. It’s very difficult for the common man to fully understand the bill’s gist. It’s our responsibility as elites to explain to the public the full purpose of the bill.Former FDC deputy president argues opposition to proposed law is dr
Traders across several town councils in Ntungamo District have expressed relief after government halted the demolition of temporary and unapproved structures, bringing a pause to an enforcement exercise that had already caused extensive damage in some areas.In Ntungamo Municipality and par
As the race for Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament heats up, a new wave of speculation is swirling around Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa. While front runners Anita Among and Justice Minister Norbert Mao have declared their intentions, some analysts and political observers are questioning whethe
Five Supreme Court justices, led by Justice Percy Night Tuhaise, alongside Justices Christopher Madrama, Catherine Bamugemereire, Mike Chibita, and Monica Mugenyi, are reviewing a settlement agreement mediated by former Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo concerning the multibillion-shilling estate of Dr.
The High Court in Kampala has temporarily stopped the Uganda Music Promoters Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited (SACCO) from operating, following a dispute over alleged fraud, illegal takeover, and misuse of billions of Shillings in government funds.In an interim order issued o
Chief State Attorney Joseph Kyomuhendo during cross-examination in Col Dr Kizza Besigye's case on Thursday. Photo | Juliet KigongoTension gripped the High Court on Thursday as defence lawyers for opposition figure Col Dr Kizza Besigye subjected Chief State Attorney Joseph Kyomuhendo to a r
A Shs97 billion adjustment has reshaped Uganda’s FY 2026/27 budget, exposing planning errors and sparking sharp criticism from lawmakers over timing and transparency.The National Budget for the 2026/27 financial year has been revised to Shs84.39 trillion following a last-minute adjustmen
MBARARA CITY, Uganda — A growing push to restore urban order in Mbarara City has placed dozens of churches, particularly Pentecostal ministries, under pressure to meet strict compliance requirements or face removal.City authorities have issued a 90-day window for religious institutions o
