The Ministry of Works and Transport has challenged quantity surveyors to speak “uncomfortable truths” about project costs and affordability, warning that Uganda continues to pay a heavy price for poorly scoped and costed infrastructure projects.The call was made on Friday during the la
The Church of Uganda Mothers Union has welcomed a High Court arbitration ruling that resolves a long-standing dispute with a contractor, clearing the way for the resumption of construction of its multi-billion-shilling Mothers’ Union House project in Kampala.Jubilation has swept through
Residents of Kinyinabo Village in Buwama Sub-county, Mpigi District, have appealed to authorities to intervene and ensure a dangerous gravel pit allegedly left behind during the rehabilitation of the Kinyinabo–Munyonyo–Senyondo Road is filled.Led by village chairperson Edward Ssenyonjo
Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, a prominent member of the National Unity Platform (NUP), recently made a strong statement addressing political leaders about accountability.Speaking to a crowd, Ssenyonyi emphasized the importance of fulfilling promises made to the public, warning leaders against takin
Uganda’s current Solicitor General Pius Perry Biribonwoha was among those who spoke and presented papers at the ongoing Cabinet retreat at Kyankwanzi, where the Permanent Secretaries and accounting officers are equally in attendance.Biribonwoha, who has been in charge since October 2024
Emboldened by the viciousness with which the Ugandan security agents have so far moved to crack the whip on former Speaker Anita Among while simultaneously dismantling any semblance of any power structures associated with people in her universe, a group of land-deprived Kira residents a few days
Delays in Uganda's digital number plate system are leaving thousands of vehicles idle, costing businesses millions and disrupting transport operations across the country.Many vehicles remain grounded due to delays in issuing ITMS digital number plates.Shortages of tracking component
Uganda’s political landscape is dominated by stories of imprisonment, intimidation, exile, and internal divisions.Dr. Kizza Besigye, one of the country’s most prominent opposition figures, continues to face political persecution and detention. Robert Kyagulanyi has spent significant pe
Journalist Hillary Twinamatsiko shows wounds allegedly inflicted by police officers attached to Kashensheero Police Station in Mitooma District. On the right is his medical examination report confirming the woundsMitooma, Uganda — The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has strongly con
sensational fraud case involving billions of shillings, allegations of counterfeit currency and a prominent Ugandan businessman has exploded in court after consultancy firm Newplan boss Omulen Levy Lawrence was cited in a purported fake money racket during proceedings that saw eleven suspects rem
