Annet Anita Among’s political journey has been nothing short of a battlefield, where every step has been marked by decisive victories, strategic maneuvers, and an unyielding commitment to the National Resistance Movement (NRM).To understand why it will be hard for Mao and others to defea
Lubowa Hospital, which has consumed close to a trillion shillings without completion.The Government has unveiled plans to spend Shs100 billion to operationalise the International Specialised Hospital Lubowa as construction advances toward completion scheduled for December 2026.Healt
Nearly five years after first being summoned over a controversial story, The Observer newspaper finds itself back before Uganda’s Media Council, this time, not just to answer old questions, but to revisit a case it believed was already closed.The latest summons, delivered on April 8, 202
Security agencies have called on Ugandans to take part in a charity marathon at Kololo Independence Grounds, with proceeds aimed at supporting orphans and vulnerable communities as General Muhoozi Kainerugaba celebrates his 52nd birthday.Security agencies have rallied the public to partici
What began as a claim over a USD 400,000 shareholder loan has evolved into a complex legal battle that cuts across project finance, shareholder rights, and cross-border dispute resolution.At its core, the case now pits Charles Odere, the subordinated lender seeking repayment, against a con
Three officials from Tororo General Hospital have been arrested by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) following a monitoring exercise that uncovered alleged patient extortion, misconduct, and broader accountability concerns in district service delivery.Three officials from Tororo General
AhimbisibweKampala, Uganda – The National Information Technology Authority–Uganda (NITA-U), in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has announced the imminent launch of the National IP Peering Exchange (NIPX), the country’s first neutral and open Internet Excha
Authorities are rolling out a comprehensive physical development plan for the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area, prioritising structured urban growth, climate resilience, improved connectivity, and a stronger role for the private sector in shaping the city’s future.The government is movi
Sweeping reforms in Uganda’s construction sector are set to tighten enforcement of building standards following the President’s assent to the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026.The amendments, which came into force on March 19, 2026, are aimed at strengthening regulation, supervisi
Activist Agather Atuhaire says Centenary Bank has frozen her account after her organization AGORA’s accounts were blocked.AGORA Discourse is a digital public square promoting human rights, public accountability and social justice.The freezing of bank accounts belonging to non-gove
