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17 Apr '26
Leaders urge vigilance as major Wakiso road upgrade begins under Greater Kampala development plan.Government has officially launched the Shs 37.5 billion Kayunga–Ssenge–Kawanda Road project in Wakiso District, with leaders cautioning the public to remain vigilant as construction begins
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17 Apr '26
Parliament is pushing for an additional Shs5 billion in the next financial year to expand medical insurance for older lawmakers, a move that has sparked debate both inside and outside the House.The proposal targets Members of Parliament aged above 75, a group that is currently not fully co
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16 Apr '26
WAKISO, Uganda — The government will begin paying teachers based on their daily attendance starting July 1, a radical policy shift aimed at curbing chronic absenteeism in public schools.Under the new reform, only teachers with at least a 95% attendance rate will receive their full monthl
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16 Apr '26
WAKISO, Uganda — Residents and leaders in Wakiso District gathered today for the groundbreaking ceremony of the 6.5-kilometer Kayunga–Senge–Kawanda road, a project seen as a major infrastructure milestone for the region.The 37.5 billion shilling project is funded by the World Bank, t
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16 Apr '26
KYKAWANZI, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni has rejected a proposal from ruling party lawmakers seeking a formal role in recommending appointees for positions including permanent secretaries, resident district commissioners and chief administrative officers.The proposal, part of draft
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16 Apr '26
Security has been heightened in Lwengo District following the arrest and public identification of five suspects linked to a series of brutal killings that have left communities in shock.Police in Lwengo, working with officers from Nyendo–Masaka, escorted the suspects to various villages
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15 Apr '26
Breaking: Museveni Blocks Speaker Among, PM Nabbanja From Addressing MPs At Kyankwanzi Retreat, Fuels Speakership Race Speculation!Seated With President Is Jonam County MP–Elect, Hon Marshall Alenyo Among Those Aspiring For Deputy Speaker SeatIn a dramatic and politically signifi
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14 Apr '26
Ms. Jackie Namutebi, an official from the Microfinance Support Centre, has challenged leaders of Emyooga SACCOs to focus on improving their SACCOs in order to achieve the presidential vision of fighting poverty in Uganda.She stressed the importance of increasing savings in these SACCOs and
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14 Apr '26
section of Students of Rwenzori High school in Kasese district attributes the last weekend strike to poor feeding and the harsh punishment to the two students suspected to be in romance.According to the students whose identity will not be disclosed for their safety, thirty thousand shillin
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14 Apr '26
The Ssezibwa Arch Bridge is the first of its kind in Uganda and is designed with a lifespan of up to 120 years, offering improved durability and environmental compatibility, including better water and vegetation flow beneath the structure.The new Ssezibwa Arch Bridge in Kayunga District ne