The Omukama of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Iguru, is expected in Rwashamire, Ntungamo District, on Thursday for a high-profile visit to the Inspire Africa Coffee factory.The tour, aimed at promoting youth participation in agriculture, particularly the coffee value chain, will be bro
Rovans Alex Lwanyaga, a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Elections Committee and assistant to the Secretary General, has called on party foot soldiers to utilize social media responsibly and refrain from attacking individuals who hold different political views.Speaking during a
BBC | Ghanaian President John Mahama has suspended the country's Supreme Court chief justice - a move that marks a first in the country's history.An investigation has been launched and three undisclosed petitions have been filed making allegations against Gertrude Torkorno
As Parliament prepares to approve its policy statements guiding the 2025/26 national budget, scrutiny of its own financial plans reveals a potentially troubling trend: more money allocated to political administration than to the core legislative committees that drive parliamentary scrutiny and ov
The British American Tobacco-Uganda (BAT) has urged Parliament to reconsider the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2025, which proposes increasing taxes on cigarettes.BAT officials argued that the tax hike would not only reduce their sales but also lead to a decline in government revenue."
President Museveni has declared Uganda’s readiness to re-engage with Western powers, months after facing sanctions over the country’s controversial anti-homosexuality law.Speaking at a leadership forum at Munyonyo about recently, Mr Museveni revisited the fallout from the 2023 passage
The 'Friends of Ndamira Cup' culminated over the weekend in Nakaseke District, following a successful six-week duration from March to April 2025.This football tournament, now an established feature promoting unity within Nakaseke North, served as a platform for showcasing sporting prowess
The Ministry of Public Service has unveiled a plan for a massive salary enhancement strategy targeting all public servants across Uganda—a move projected to cost taxpayers over UGX688.9 billion.This proposal is detailed in the 2025/2026 Ministerial Poli
Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance, presented the seven Tax Bills to Parliament’s Finance Committee, outlining the government’s strategies to boost revenue amidst economic pressures.The Ugandan Ministry of Finance has proposed significant tax hikes
With just eight months until Uganda’s 2026 general election cycle begins, political parties are under growing scrutiny for their slow preparations.While the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Democratic Party (DP) have already mapped out their election strategies, key oppo
