Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister Norbert Mao has cautioned against the continued suppression of political gatherings, warning that such actions risk derailing Uganda’s democratic trajectory as the country heads toward the 2026 general elections.Speaking at a multi-stakeholder
Urgent and targeted action is needed to tackle Kampala’s alarming vehicle emissions problem, a new report has revealed.The study, conducted by The Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) Initiative in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has provided the first-ever rea
The Senate side of the Capitol is seen in Washington, early Monday, June 30, 2025, as Republicans plan to begin a final push to advance President Donald Trump's big tax breaks and spending cuts package. (AP)US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-s
It begins with a promise. A satellite dish on a tin roof. A blinking terminal in the middle of rural Kisii. Suddenly, a boy can watch a YouTube video without buffering.A teacher downloads a lesson plan in seconds. A clinic sends health records to the capital without delay. It feels like th
President Trump said on social media Monday night that Israel and Iran had agreed to halt their fighting, declaring an end to what he called “The 12 Day War.”The ceasefire is reportedly set to begin in stages over the next 24 hours, with Iran initiating a pause in attacks first, follow
The US has vetoed the UN Security Council's draft resolution calling for an "unconditional and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza.The other 14 members voted in favour of the document, which also demanded the release of all hostages and the lifting of humanitarian aid restriction
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has urged all political aspirants vying for leadership positions in the 2026 general elections to strictly adhere to the electoral guidelines issued by the Electoral Commission.He emphasised that failure to comply with these rules could lead to
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has criticised Parliament for what it calls a rushed and exclusionary process in handling the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025.In a statement, NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya expressed disappointment over the short n
Parliament is under mounting pressure following a heated joint committee session where MPs voiced strong opposition to the hurried scrutiny of a newly introduced, 144-page bill.The Legal and Defence Committees, chaired by Baka Mugabi (Legal), were given until Friday to propose amendments
Urban authorities in Western Uganda have been urged to take a more strategic and proactive approach to waste management and land use, seen as crucial levers for sustainable city growth.The call came during a meeting of the Western Region Urban Authorities Association of Uganda (UAAU) in Ru
