Uganda’s opposition has tabled an alternative Shs71.4 trillion budget, warning that rising debt obligations and rigid expenditures are squeezing service delivery, while drawing parallels with last year’s fiscal plan that faced similar criticism over debt sustainability and limited fiscal spac
The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has condemned the government’s proposed tax increases in the 2026 national budget, warning that higher levies on income, fuel, and essential goods will worsen living standards for ordinary Ugandans.JEEMA said the planned hikes in Pay As You Earn (PAYE), fuel exc
Relatives of Sunday Julius, a 45-year-old headteacher of Gihuranda Primary School in Rukundo Town Council, Kisoro District, are living in fear following his mysterious disappearance in December 2025.Julius’ father, Rwerekana Erasmus, 82, a resident of Bitare Village in Nyabwishenya Sub-c
In a recent interview, the Director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), AIGP Tom Magambo, outlined a clear vision for tackling the rising crime rates in Uganda. Speaking on NBS Live at 9, Magambo emphasized that while effective law enforcement is crucial, addressing crime in the lon
As Uganda approaches the swearing of the presidency, new parliament and the subsequent formation of a new cabinet, an important national conversation is beginning to take shape; what kind of leadership does the country need for the next phase of its development?This is not merely a politic
The announcement was made by the church’s senior pastor, Peter Kasirivu, during a special memorial service held on Easter Monday for the slain children. Ggaba Community Church has said it will demolish the old building that housed its Early Childhood Development Programme and turn the si
A high-value residential property along the Entebbe–Kampala Bypass has drawn public attention following reports linking it to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Anet Among. However, ownership of the property has not been independently verified.The residence, described as a five-st
Namuganza who is also vying for the Speakership, accused some Secretariat officials of trying to subject her to what she described as “illegal procedures” aimed at restricting her participation.President Yoweri Museveni (L) and Lands State Minister Persis Namuganza (R)Kyankwanzi
Months after the January 2026 parliamentary elections, National Resistance Movement (NRM) flagbearer for Northern Division in Mbale City, Hudu Hussein, has rejected the official outcome, citing alleged electoral irregularities, but announced he will not challenge the results in court.In a
Tony Kitara, a former parliamentary candidate for the Laroo-Pece Division, has insisted that his decision to challenge the election of Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Norbert Mao is purely legal and not driven by personal ambition.Tony Kitara, a former parliamentary candidat
