Government is set to introduce a major reform in public procurement that will see use of collaborative procurement for common user items in all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as Local Governments.According to the PSST Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, “all Ministries, Departments
SOROTI, Uganda — A section of National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters in the Teso sub-region has appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to consider appointing former ministers from the region to other government positions following the recent Cabinet reshuffle.The residents said the
Medical interns will stop receiving government allowances starting August, 2026, as a new policy folds internship into the formal university education system.The change, approved by Cabinet in October 2024, means students will now complete their internship before graduating. That extends m
Ministerial nominees wait for their vetting at Parliament on Monday, 1 June 2026Parliament’s Appointments Committee has commenced the vetting of 81 persons nominated for various ministerial positions.The Appointments Committee is chaired by the Speaker, Jacob Marksons Oboth and de
Government is preparing regulations that will require all electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Uganda to be licensed and permitted under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, in what officials describe as a major step toward formalising the country’s fast-growing e-mobility sector.
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government reduced its net borrowing or fiscal deficit in the month of April, amidst the global supply disruptions and lower revenue collections.According to the Ministry of Finance, net borrowing (the extra money the government had to borrow after accounting fo
Whereas President Yoweri Museveni has suspended 2026 Martyrs’ Day celebrations over the outbreak of Ebola epidemic in Bundibugyo district and the neighboring districts, the day remains a recognized Public Holiday.The clarification came today, Monday 18th May, 2026 from the Uganda Media C
Ssemakadde’s remarks come at a time when Among’s bid for another term as Speaker is facing mounting resistance from influential political and security actors.Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde (Photo/Courtesy)Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Law Society (ULS) President, Is
KAMPALA — Uganda’s Ministry of Works and Transport has interdicted Principal Road Safety Officer Ronald Amanyire over allegations of leaking internal government documents, insubordination and running what the ministry described as a social media campaign against government programmes.I
Government has given an update on the process of compensating Kampala City Traders who were affected by floods in October 2025.The update was given by the Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Relief and Refugees, Hon. Lillian Aber today, Wednesday, 29th April, 2026, in a media brie
