Economists, researchers and small business operators are urging government to reduce the 0.5 percent excise duty on mobile money withdrawals, warning that high transaction costs are undermining financial inclusion and hurting small businesses.Mobile money has become one of Uganda’s most
In a letter dated May 28, 2026, addressed to the Director of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Maj. Gen. Apollo Kasiita-Gowa, the President requested an urgent investigation into the citizenship status of Ambassador Adonia Ayebare, Calvin Echodu, Dr. Lawrence Muganga and Sanjay Tana.Mus
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has confirmed that there will be no separate Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examination for repeat candidates this year, despite concerns arising from changes to the A-Level curriculum.For months, uncertainty surrounded how can
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application filed by former Makindye Division mayoral aspirant Semata Geoffrey Edu, who sought judicial review of the Electoral Commission’s decision to disqualify him from the recent mayoral race.Semata was among nine candidates barred from con
KAMPALA, Uganda — Leaders and residents in Karamoja have welcomed the appointment of John Baptist Lokii and Esther Anyakun to lead the Ministry of Karamoja Affairs, calling it a historic shift after years of the ministry being led by outsiders.They are urging the new ministers to avoid t
During the Saturday debate on capital radio in Kampala, Shema municipality MP Dickson Kateshumbwa was asked to clarify on the recent social media exchange between him and PLU secretary general Daudi Kabanda.It started with Kabanda declaring that Kateshumbwa was headed for big trouble becau
Uganda has exported its first consignment of chilled cut meat packed in cartons to Saudi Arabia, marking a major step in value addition and the country’s growing capacity to meet international meat export standards.Uganda has successfully exported its first consignment of chilled cut mea
Rachael KawalaKampala — Police in Nateete are investigating the murder of a five-year-old girl whose body was recovered from a water stream in Rubaga Division, Kampala District.The deceased, identified as Babirye Mariam, disappeared from her parents’ home in Betania Zone, Ndeeba
State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has issued a stern warning against any acts of sabotage targeting the anticipated iron ore factory in Rubanda District.Musasizi, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Rubanda East, made the statements following reports of a fierce d
Joel SsenyonyiKampala, Uganda – Former Leader of Opposition (LoP) Joel Ssenyonyi is facing increased public scrutiny over the proposed non-wage budget for the Office of the Leader of Opposition, with critics arguing that his response to concerns has not fully addressed questions of trans
