The Ssegirinya, Francis Zaake challenge
Sometime last year, an old boy of mine got in touch to ask about my opinion on his intention to run for parliament in the 2026 election – on the opposition ticket.“What is your overall intention?” I asked fo
Sometime last year, an old boy of mine got in touch to ask about my opinion on his intention to run for parliament in the 2026 election – on the opposition ticket.“What is your overall intention?” I asked fo
Hon. Jonathan Ebwalu has sparked a fresh debate on the powers of parliamentary committees by highlighting Rule 208 of the Rules of Procedure.According to Ebwalu, this rule grants committees of Parliament powers ak
New Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki faces a daunting challenge as she assumes office amid significant financial constraints.Former Kampala Central Division Mayor Salim Saad
Recent discussions in Uganda's Parliament have highlighted serious concerns about the government's decision to join the BRICS, an intergovernmental organization, without getting prior approval from Parliament. This decision has led to debates about the reasons b
The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (Unatu) has adopted a more flexible approach in its efforts to secure salary enhancements for arts teachers, expressing a willingness to accept even the smallest increment in the forthcoming national budget.
The Uganda National Teachers' Union has modified its stance on salary demands, now accepting even marginal increases in the upcoming national budget. The shift marks a departure from previous hard-line positions following unmet government promises and widening p
Uganda’s government has introduced the Public Service Pension Fund Bill 2024, aimed at reforming pension management for civil servants. The new Bill shifts from a non-contributory pension scheme to a contributory system.
Yesterday, Thursday, the 2nd of January 2025, saw the NBS Frontline, a political show on NBS TV, have its first session and edition of the year. As usual, it is Charles Mwanguhya Mpagi, the show host, and the
Juba, South Sudan — November 21, 2024: South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has made sweeping changes to the country’s security and financial leadership.In a series of decrees broadcast on state-owned South Sud
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), under the leadership of Robert Mukiza, in collaboration with Louis Arinaitwe, the Country Director for Trade at the British High Commission (BHC), has become embroiled in a significant scandal.