Ghana’s search for Umeme
Ghana is considering reform in the energy sector, with Umeme in mind How this West African country is looking to the success Uganda has just destroyed to solve its electricity crisisTH
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“We want roads, not excuses,” Residents Roar as Engineer is Arrested Over Missing Shs1.3B Road Funds
A cloud of scandal hangs over Kamuli District after its senior engineer was arrested in connection with the disappearance of Shs1.3 billion meant for road rehabilitation projects. The arrest follows a probe by Uganda Police and district authorities into incomple
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Uganda's Treacherous Path: A Shs34tn Gamble on Debt and Unproven Revenue
A stark warning has been issued from the corridors of parliamentary oversight, painting a grim picture of Uganda's fiscal health.The Shadow Minister for Finance, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, has cast a critical spotlight on the government's ambitious, and arguably perilous, pl
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Shia Leader Questions Expiring National IDs and Saudi Influence at Eid al-Adha Prayers
The leader of Shia Muslim community, Hajj Omar Bongo, has criticised the government for issuing national identity cards with expiry dates, arguing that citizenship is permanent and should not be treated as a renewable commodity.He made the remarks on Saturday during Eid al-Adha prayers hel
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Demand for Data Centres Goes up as Uganda’s Digital Revolution Takes Shape
Experts have said demand for data centres will continue going up as Uganda’s digital revolution takes shape.Uganda is on the cusp of a digital revolution, with citizens, businesses, and the government embracing technology to redefine the economic landscape.Speaking on Tuesday, off
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I&M Announces Partnership With Kenya Airways With Bank Mastercard holders getting up to 15% Discounts on Flight Tickets
I& M Bank Uganda and Kenya Airways have announced a special discount for customers on international tickets.Customers can now enjoy up to 15% off international flights (worldwide) to select destinations when they book with their I& M mastercards.This campaign sales peri
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Bloated Political Coffers, Starving Scrutiny? Parliament's Budget Prioritises Administration Over Core Duties
As Parliament prepares to approve its policy statements guiding the 2025/26 national budget, scrutiny of its own financial plans reveals a potentially troubling trend: more money allocated to political administration than to the core legislative committees that drive parliamentary scrutiny and ov
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Lesotho shocked by Trump's remarks that 'nobody has heard of the country'
Trump, addressing the US Congress in his first speech since his return to the Oval Office, made the reference as he listed cuts made to what he said was wasteful expenditure.BBC | Lesotho's government says it is shocked by US President Donald Trump saying that "n
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Menstrual Hygiene Concerns Take Center Stage Ahead of 2025 Women’s Day
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
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Broke Museveni Gov’t Moves To Cut Cultural Leaders’ Salaries From Shs60m To Shs 5M, Reasons Revealed
A Lusoga proverb says, “If you refuse to honor your elders, you will struggle to find guidance in times of need.” This saying is proving true as the government grapples with a funding shortfall that threatens to reduce the salaries of traditional and cultura