Africa is set for a major new £264million highway with construction already underway in Burkina Faso. The new 206-mile route will feature 8 lanes, four in each direction, and is expected to be completed later this year.The new route is set to connect Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burki
Parliament today approved and passed the 84.3 trillion shilling budget for the 2026/27 financial year, aimed at consolidating the NRM government’s achievements and promoting innovation. This comes at a time when national debt has risen, though it remains sustainable. However, the minority repor
In a dramatic political climbdown that has set tongues wagging across the country, Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has moved swiftly to kill off talk of a 2031 presidential bid, declaring she will instead retire from active politics—sparking speculation of fear, survival instinct, and l
Gender Minister Betty Amongi has hit back at Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng over allegations of witchcraft in the Lira City Woman MP race, escalating a political feud marked by claims of electoral interference, misuse of security forces, and deepening divisions within Lango’s leadership.
Fuel prices in Uganda are reaching record highs, with motorists in Moroto, Karamoja reporting pump prices as steep as Shs 20,000 per litre. The spike has triggered long queues at stations in Mbarara, while some outlets in Kampala are running dry. The situation is even bleaker in upcountry regions
Today’s economic hardship is real, with many Ugandans, especially teachers, feeling the pinch. The burden of debt is palpable, and it is affecting the quality of education. With salaries stretched thin, borrowing has become a survival tool. But the cycle of repayment pressure is taking a toll.
Finance State Minister Amos Lugoloobi has launched the construction of a Shs500 million market in Kayunga Town aimed at resettling vendors affected by the recent demolition of illegal structures, with officials saying the project will restore livelihoods and improve urban order.The project
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has challenged ICT and National Guidance Minister Chris Baryomunsi to ensure that calls for responsible conduct on social media apply equally to government officials, including senior military leaders.Hon. Ssenyonyi’s remarks f
Excitement is steadily building across Serere District as residents prepare for the swearing-in and installation of Woman Member of Parliament–elect Esther Lucy Acom, widely known as Ajokotau.Her victory in the recently concluded elections has energized communities from rural villages to
Two inmates of Malukhu Government Prison have escaped after a swarm of bees invaded the Mbale High Court premises where they had been produced for regular court hearings.The rare incident happened on Thursday, 23rd April, 2026 at about 5:00PM as court was winding up business when a swarm o
