Eight ministers may face the knife over the raging Kinyara Sugar Limited and Victoria Sugar war, a battle of World War II magnitude that has rocked the sugar sector and left political heavyweights bruised, exposed, and fighting for survival as a looming cabinet reshuffle casts a long shadow over
Leaders urge vigilance as major Wakiso road upgrade begins under Greater Kampala development plan.Government has officially launched the Shs 37.5 billion Kayunga–Ssenge–Kawanda Road project in Wakiso District, with leaders cautioning the public to remain vigilant as construction begins
Parliament is pushing for an additional Shs5 billion in the next financial year to expand medical insurance for older lawmakers, a move that has sparked debate both inside and outside the House.The proposal targets Members of Parliament aged above 75, a group that is currently not fully co
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
Surprise inspection exposes staffing gaps, stalled services, and rising land disputes, with over 70% of Lands office staff absent.The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Aisha Naluze, has raised concern over widespread absenteeism among public servants in Mukono District, warning that i
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
WAKISO, Uganda — The government will begin paying teachers based on their daily attendance starting July 1, a radical policy shift aimed at curbing chronic absenteeism in public schools.Under the new reform, only teachers with at least a 95% attendance rate will receive their full monthl
WAKISO, Uganda — Residents and leaders in Wakiso District gathered today for the groundbreaking ceremony of the 6.5-kilometer Kayunga–Senge–Kawanda road, a project seen as a major infrastructure milestone for the region.The 37.5 billion shilling project is funded by the World Bank, t
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
