Uganda's €2.7bn ($3.1bn) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project could be under threat, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba proclaiming on June 16 that the contract awarded to Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi had been “cancelled”.There has been no confirmation or denial from the
KAMPALA, Uganda — As armed soldiers escorted opposition leader Erias Lukwago away from his home on Monday morning, his wife stood amid the confusion, anger and disbelief of a family suddenly thrust into the center of Uganda’s latest political storm.For Nalongo Zawedde Lubwama, the arre
Bakateyamba Home says reduced donations linked to the Ebola outbreak are straining its ability to care for vulnerable residents, prompting an appeal for government and corporate support.KAMPALA — A community care centre in Nalukolongo that provides support to vulnerable people has raised
The recent announcement by the Bank of Uganda introducing new limitations to over-the-counter cash withdrawals and check payments have has raised questions over the motives behind it. The banks have been given the next six months to transition to the new policy adjustment.The new mea
The Obusinga bwa Rwenzururu-OBR has announced a four-day period of official mourning following the death of Kibaba Lodrick Ngangasi. Ngangasi has been the Royal Deputy Minister of Culture Heritage, Native Administration. He passed away on Sunday at the age of 46.Family members confirmed th
The World Bank-funded initiative aims to improve coffee production, strengthen climate resilience and increase household incomes among farmers in Kabale District.KABALE — Coffee farmers in Kabale District have received agricultural inputs worth Shs27 million under a government programme
Faced with growing myths and misconceptions surrounding the newly rolled out HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has embarked on a review of its Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) communication strategy to include comprehensive information about the drug.Dr Herb
Maj Gen (rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, the former minister of Internal Affairs, didn’t mince his words about the leadership of the Uganda Police Force as he handed over office to the new minister last week.As Prof Ephraim Kamuntu officially took the reins from Gen Otafiire as minister of Intern
FIFA are set to investigate after an official was accused of making a gesture associated with white supremacy during a World Cup match. Australian referee Shaun Evans was 'support VAR' for Germany's 7-1 win against Curacao in Group E on Sunday.When the broadcast cut to the match officials
Tensions in Buganda’s Political Music Crossroads Escalate as Cancelled Concert Fallout Continues. In the politically charged atmosphere of Uganda’s Buganda region, a high-profile feud between celebrated musician King Saha and Minister Haruna Kasolo has captured public attention. What began as
