Government is in the final stages of developing a transformative strategic development plan for the Busoga sub-region, with a focus on science, productivity, and long-term socio-economic recovery.The proposed Busoga Master Plan, which is currently undergoing extensive consultations, is bei
Hull City could face a shock points deduction immediately after earning promotion to the Premier League. The Tigers clawed their way into the Championship top six on the final day of the season, but weren’t expected to challenge for promotion to the big time.Having beaten Millwall in the
Uganda's €2.7bn ($3.1bn) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project could be under threat, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba proclaiming on June 16 that the contract awarded to Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi had been “cancelled”.There has been no confirmation or denial from the
The former Kampala Lord Mayor was driven from Kira Division Police station, a few minutes past 2 pm toward Makindye.Lawyer Erias Lukwago has been taken to Makindye, where he is expected to be arraigned in court.The former Kampala Lord Mayor was driven from Kira Division Police stati
Women’s rights advocate Miria Matembe has called for a shift in social norms that would allow women to openly propose to men in romantic relationships.Matembe, a long-time campaigner for gender equality and women’s empowerment, says it is outdated for society to expect women to remain
The recent announcement by the Bank of Uganda introducing new limitations to over-the-counter cash withdrawals and check payments have has raised questions over the motives behind it. The banks have been given the next six months to transition to the new policy adjustment.The new mea
District authorities say unplanned subdivisions and undersized plots are fueling disorderly settlement, as enforcement teams move to curb illegal land transactions and enforce planning laws.MUKONO — Mukono District authorities have intensified a crackdown on real estate companies and vil
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
MuseveniKAMPALA, Uganda — For months, Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), their deputies and assistants across Uganda had looked forward to what many considered a long-overdue reward: a substantial salary enhancement that government officials and parliamentary committees had publicly
The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court has fixed June 17, 2026, as the date for the mention of a high-profile corruption case involving Igara East MP Michael Mawanda Maranga who is also Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU)’s top leader, and five co-accused persons over the alleged diversion
