Mariam Nakabuye, widely known as “Maama Nagirinya,” the widow of the late Kawempe North legislator Muhammad Ssegirinya, has officially joined the National Resistance Movement (NRM).Nakabuye accused the Nationa
The scorching heat wave that has gripped Uganda in recent weeks is expected to subside by mid-March, paving the way for the long-awaited rainy season, officials from the Uganda Meteorological Authority and the Ministry of Water and Environment have announced.Speaking at a press briefing at
As Uganda prepares to mark International Women’s Day 2025, activists led by Femme Forte Uganda have raised alarm over the persistent menstrual hygiene crisis affecting millions of girls.They warn that inadequate access to sanitary products and clean water continues to hinder girls’ edu
[He who hides his wealth invites suspicion], and this seems to be the case for hundreds of civil servants who have failed to declare their assets as required by law, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in public service.
Donald Trump, after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, delivered a 30-minute inaugural speech outlining his policy agenda. Key promises included a crackdown on immigration and a focus on dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion initia
A miscalculation by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) will cost taxpayers Shs709 billion after the High Court’s Commercial Division ordered the refund of wrongly assessed taxes and interest to a United Kingdom-based company.
(Kampala) â Ugandaâs prisons are operating at 363.6% of their intended capacity, with 76,244 inmates occupying facilities built to hold only 20,996, according to the 2023/24 Justice Law and Order (JLOS) report released at the Commonwealth Resort in Munyonyo.Commissioner General of Pris
On October 4, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) published in this newspaper a “notice of intended application for licence” for the development of the proposed 20 Megawatts waste-to-energy power plant in Ddundu Village in Kyampisi Sub-county, Mukono District. The notice, a pr
Wooden houses can position Uganda for a sustainable future by addressing the housing crisis through cost-effective, eco-friendly construction, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting responsible timber sourcing. Modern wooden construction is revolutionising the housing market as a sus
About 50.9 percent of Fort Portal City's total wetland area has been degraded due to human activities, a new study has revealed. According to the study by Aid Environment, commissioned by Join for Water in collaboration with Fort Portal City, wetland cover reduced from 537.4 hectares to
