On Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that the Strait of Hormuz is now “permanently” open — crediting US military superiority and a new understanding with China under which Beijing agreed not to ship weapons to Iran. He added that President Xi Jinping would g
Political analyst Imam Iddi Kasozi has criticised the NRM Kyankwanzi retreat, questioning its focus, rising political theatrics, and the allocation of Shs100 million to MPs, as debate over the gathering continues to intensify.Imam Iddi Kasozi has raised concerns over the priorities and con
Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gen. Jeje Odongo, is travelling to Türkiye to attend the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF 2026), amid efforts to manage diplomatic tensions caused by recent social media posts by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.The forum, scheduled for
The Committee is also concerned that disbursement is performance-linked, meaning that continued slow progress will directly reduce KCCA's access to programme funds and jeopardise the broader metropolitan development objectivesParliament’s Committee on Physical Infrastructure has raise
The URA customs officer who rejected the bribe has been identified as Enid Priscilla KatusiimeA female customs officer at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), identified as Enid Priscilla Katusiime, is at the center of intense public debate after she rejected a Shs 300 million bribe and unc
Traders in Kabale Municipality are raising concern over an impending eviction from streets and unauthorized trading spaces, saying they have not been given enough time or alternatives to relocate their businesses.With the enforcement deadline fast approaching, vendors and small-scale busin
Critics and analysts allege entrenched bribery networks in budget approvals, while Parliament defends itself against claims of systemic corruption.Political actors and analysts have renewed concerns over what they describe as growing and systemic corruption within Uganda’s Parliament, al
KAMPALA, Uganda — A coalition of women’s rights organizations led by the Forum for Women in Democracy is calling on the government to halt proposed tax increases on essential goods, warning the measures will disproportionately affect low-income citizens.During a press briefing in Ntind
KYKAWANZI, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni has rejected a proposal from ruling party lawmakers seeking a formal role in recommending appointees for positions including permanent secretaries, resident district commissioners and chief administrative officers.The proposal, part of draft
There was heavy deployment of police, soldiers, and municipal enforcement officers in Busia Town as authorities began demolishing illegal structures.The operation, which started on Wednesday afternoon, is aimed at implementing directives issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of
