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JUST IN! Three Arrested for Impersonating Inspector General of Police

JUST IN! Three Arrested for Impersonating Inspector General of Police

Three fraudsters have been arrested for allegedly impersonating the person of the Inspector General of Police with intent to dupe unsuspecting members of the Police Force.The trio has been identified as; Ariho Abubakar Uthmaan, Bukenya Fayim, and Kaweesi Dalton.According to a police

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Prof Baryamureeba Clashes With Prof Muganga Over ‘One Laptop Per Child’ Plan, Ignites Fiery Social Media Debate

Prof Baryamureeba Clashes With Prof Muganga Over ‘One Laptop Per Child’ Plan, Ignites Fiery Social Media Debate

Former Makerere University Vice Chancellor Professor Venancius Baryamureeba has ignited a fiery debate on social media after openly criticizing a bold proposal by his fellow professor Lawrence Muganga to implement a nationwide “One Laptop Per Child” program in Uganda. Baryamureeba who owns Ug

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Yanga Star Allan Okello Spotted in New Ride

Yanga Star Allan Okello Spotted in New Ride

Ugandan footballer and Yanga SC midfielder Allan Okello has been spotted back in the country, turning heads with a sleek new ride.Okello, who currently plays in Tanzania with Young Africans (Yanga SC), was recently seen at Lugogo Mall cruising in a Toyota 86, commonly known as the GT86.

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Gov’t Targets 30 km/h Zones as Express Traffic Fines Return

Gov’t Targets 30 km/h Zones as Express Traffic Fines Return

Winstone Katushabe, commissioner for road safety at the Ministry of Works and Transport addressing stakeholders on Wednesday in KampalaKAMPALA: Uganda is preparing to reinstate its automated traffic fines system, with officials now focusing on enforcing a 30 kilometres per hour speed limit

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URA Raises PAYE Tax-Free Threshold to Shs335,000 From Shs235,000

URA Raises PAYE Tax-Free Threshold to Shs335,000 From Shs235,000

KAMPALA: Uganda is planning sweeping changes to its personal income tax system to ease pressure on low-income earners, even as it rolls out new tax measures to recover at least 49 billion Ugandan shillings in additional revenue, according to official proposals for the 2026/27 financial year seen

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Govt Freezes New Road Projects as Budget Shortfall Forces Shift to Clearing Arrears

Govt Freezes New Road Projects as Budget Shortfall Forces Shift to Clearing Arrears

Government has halted new road construction projects for the 2026/27 financial year and will instead prioritise completing ongoing works and clearing nearly Shs948 billion in outstanding arrears amid severe budget constraints.The government has announced a halt on all new road construction

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IGG Begins Valuation of 17 Properties Recovered from Corrupt Officials

IGG Begins Valuation of 17 Properties Recovered from Corrupt Officials

Wakiso, Uganda | The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, on Wednesday began the valuation of 17 properties recovered from corrupt public officials, marking a significant step in the government’s efforts to reclaim stolen public funds.Justice Naluzze

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Tax Push Sparks Backlash as Experts Warn Shs4.8tn Drive Could Stifle Growth

Tax Push Sparks Backlash as Experts Warn Shs4.8tn Drive Could Stifle Growth

Economists and tax experts warn that government’s plan to raise Shs4.8 trillion through new taxes, including a fuel levy, could increase inflation, slow construction activity, and undermine economic recovery if the tax base is not widened.A growing chorus of economists and tax experts is

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Opposition Weakening as Political Realignments Intensify, Says MP Kimosho

Opposition Weakening as Political Realignments Intensify, Says MP Kimosho

Kazo County MP Dan Kimosho says Uganda’s relative political calm signals a shift in opposition dynamics, predicting defections to the ruling NRM and warning that opposition parties must reorganize to regain relevance.Kazo County Member of Parliament Dan Kimosho has said that the relative

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CABINET FEVER: Ex-Ministers That Museveni is Likely to Appoint to His Cabinet for 2026-2031

CABINET FEVER: Ex-Ministers That Museveni is Likely to Appoint to His Cabinet for 2026-2031

Uganda’s president-elect Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni and his team of close and trusted advisors are on a mission to identify men and women that will be named cabinet ministers and junior ministers (ministers of state) in coming weeks. The 81-year-old, who will have ruled Uganda for 45 ye

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