Hannington Ashaba, Acting Director of Budget at Uganda’s Ministry of Finance, has told NTV Business reporter Malcolm Musiime that the government plans to end decades of renting office space for the Uganda Tourism Board, moving to owned facilities to cut costs and boost sector efficiency. Speaki
Mwenda says unless radical changes are implemented within the next three months, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) will be forced to ground the fleet or face global blacklisting by international regulators.Uganda Airlines is teetering on the brink of an international aviation ban
KAMPALA: President Museveni has formally asked Uganda’s Supreme Court of Uganda to dismiss a presidential election petition filed by former candidate Robert Kasibante, denying allegations that the January 15 poll was marred by widespread irregularities.In a response filed by his legal t
Works Minister Katumba Wamala says land compensation for the Nakawuka road project has hit 400 billion shillings, exceeding the 340 billion construction cost.Works Minister Katumba Wamala says land compensation for the Nakawuka road project has hit 400 billion shillings, exceeding the 340
The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), George William Nyombi Thembo, addresses a press conference on the internet shutdown ahead of the general election in Kampala, Uganda, January 13, 2026. Two lawyers have filed a case in the Civil Division of the High Cour
Sudhir RupareliaKampala — The High Court has dismissed an application by Meera Investments Ltd, led by businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, seeking to have dfcu Bank cited for contempt of court over failure to restore dozens of properties, ruling that the bank was protected by a valid court
The High Court has dismissed a suit against the Patriotic League of Uganda with costs, a ruling political observers say further cements the growing legal and political strength of Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s camp ahead of 2026.Kampala, Uganda: The High Court in Kampala has delivered a sweeping
There are moments in a nation’s life when an external decision, seemingly adverse, even unfair, forces an uncomfortable but necessary reckoning.The recent tightening of United States visa conditions for Ugandans, including the introduction of substantial visa bonds, is one such moment. I
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an appeal by former police officer Daniel Mulirire, keeping in place the Electoral Commission (EC) decision that removed him from the ballot for Budiope East constituency (Buyende District).In a judgment delivered electronically on January 9, 2026, J
The Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed a petition challenging the nomination of NRM’s John Bosco Seguya Lubyayi as a candidate in the Mawokota South parliamentary race, ruling that his candidature is lawful and valid.In a decision dated January 5, 2026, EC Chairperson Justice Simon
