In a stark reminder of the systemic vulnerabilities plaguing local government administration, the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has arrested Mr. Mukiibi Hussein, the Principal Human Resource Officer of Mityana District Local Government.Mukiibi is accused of masterminding a sophisticated
KYANKWANZI — Vice President Jessica Alupo and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja have challenged Cabinet Ministers to uphold accountability, discipline and efficiency, warning that there will be no room for corruption, complacency or delays in implementing government programmes.Speaking dur
The allegations came to light during an emergency stakeholders’ meeting convened at Dokolo Health Centre IV last week after a series of complaints from patients and attendants who claimed they were being charged money to access services that are officially provided free of charge.The mee
Uruguay's national team plane was refused entry into the United States ahead of their 2026 World Cup clash with Saudi Arabia. Uruguay are scheduled to face Saudi Arabia in their opening Group H fixture in Miami, Florida, at 11pm on Monday, having been based in Cancun, Mexico, for pre-match traini
Supporters of detained opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye have launched a petition demanding the removal of High Court judge Emmanuel Baguma from the treason case against Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale, accusing him of bias and unfair handling of the proceedings.The petitio
Ugandan distance runner Sam Yeko is expected to appear before a Dutch court on Monday after being detained at Amsterdam's Schiphol International Airport over claims that he was travelling on an invalid passport, according to Uganda Athletics.In a statement issued on Sunday, Uganda Athletic
KAMPALA, Uganda — Male public servants can now legally retire on marriage grounds with full benefits under Uganda’s newly enacted Public Service Pension Fund Act, a major legislative shift that expands the country’s recognized retirement pathways from five to 12.The provision dismant
Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth has slashed the budget under the Office of the Speaker from more than Shs24 billion to Shs3.9 billion and redirected the balance to parliamentary committees, saying lawmakers must be adequately funded to prevent them from seeking favours from the government agencies they
The Premier League have announced new Premier League rules and refereeing guidance ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season; among new guidance, hair-pulls can result in a yellow card if deliberate but without excessive force; Three reds were issued for pulling hair last seasonReferees w
Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has warned that Uganda’s Shs84.3 trillion budget, driven by heavy borrowing and domestic financing, could strain taxpayers and the private sector, as government defends its spending priorities in health, education and infrastructureFormer Kira Municipality Member
