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22 Jan '25
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
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20 Jan '25
President Yoweri Museveni has come under scrutiny following a meeting with a delegation from the United States at State Lodge Nakasero.The delegation, led by Rollan Roberts, a lawmaker from West Virginia and forme
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14 Jan '25
New Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki faces a daunting challenge as she assumes office amid significant financial constraints.Former Kampala Central Division Mayor Salim Saad
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06 Jan '25
President Yoweri Museveni made important changes in Uganda’s government, particularly within the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). The reshuffle was communicated by Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet.
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06 Jan '25
President Yoweri Museveni’s proposal to deploy Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers to villages has stirred significant criticism, with Members of Parliament voicing concerns over the move.Hon. Denis
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04 Jan '25
The future may be getting brighter in terms of reducing the threat of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), infectious disease experts told Newsweek.With new treatments and maybe even a vaccine on the horizon, 2
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03 Jan '25
Uganda's government has announced a significant shift in its energy sector with the takeover of electricity distribution and sales, a move expected to lower electricity costs. The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL) has received licenses from the
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30 Nov '24
Renowned activist Habib Buwembo caused a stir at Kampala High Court as he demanded a refund of UGX 3 million, which he paid as bail in a defamation case against Speaker Anita Among. Habib Buwembo, arrested in 2022 over allegations of defaming the Speaker, was la
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20 Nov '24
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is implementing a 6-year project aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change on Uganda’s agricultural sector.Titled the Uganda Climate Sma
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20 Nov '24
(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