Outgoing State Minister for National Guidance, Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku, has dismissed speculation surrounding his departure from the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, insisting that he has neither lost his job nor fallen out with his former boss, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi.Speaking during
Newly appointed Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, has signaled a tougher government approach toward radio broadcasting and political programming, directing regulators to ensure that media platforms prioritize national guidance and development information over what she
The government has earmarked Shs2.26 trillion for agro-industrialisation in the 2026/27 financial year, targeting irrigation, value addition, agro-processing and agricultural research as part of efforts to transform Uganda’s agriculture sector into a more commercial and export-driven engine of
When the Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, presents the 84.3 trillion shillings budget for the 2026/27 financial year on Thursday, one figure will stand out among the revenue projections. The budget comes at a time when policymakers are positioning mineral resources, especially oil and gas, as
It is not right to discuss an issue before an honorable court in the media, but I just want to inform the people of Pallisa County that their decision to vote for me is firm, and any outcome from court will not stop me from serving the community.”“I am committed to do what I promised y
The Bushenyi territorial Police are investigating a serious aggravated robbery incident that took place in the early hours of 10th June 2026 at Kashenyi SACCO in Kashenyi II Cell, Kashenyi Ward, Ishaka Division, Bushenyi Municipality. The attack happened at about 3:30 a.m. and involved a violent
Jailed opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye has gone back to the High Court with his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale, this time to stop their treason trial completely.They say the case is unfair because of how they were arrested and because of repeated public threats made by Chief of Defence F
Former Minister Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L), the head of Petroleum Authority of Uganda. Former Energy Minister, Irene Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L), the head of Petroleum Authority of Uganda.Uganda’s oil journey has been defined less by extraction than by
Investigative journalist Solomon Sserwanja, Executive Director of the African Centre for Investigative Journalism, has been arrested by plain-clothes security personnel, his team has confirmed.Sserwanja represents non-governmental organizations whose accounts were blocked by security agenc
Kampala-based school has been compelled to pay school fees for a learner with albinism until completion of their education after the institution allegedly refused to admit the child to its boarding section on grounds linked to harmful myths about albinism.The intervention by the Equal Oppo
