Government’s plan to double taxes on used clothes signals renewed industrial ambition but risks squeezing low-income consumers and destabilising a fragile garments sector. With local production still insufficient, the policy revives old debates: can protection drive growth without first fixing
Even as Uganda pushes toward digital transformation, its deep-rooted reliance on cash presents a complex policy challenge, balancing revenue generation, fairness, and financial inclusion. The proposed tax may reshape behavior, but its success will depend on whether citizens trust, access, and ult
Police in Kabale District have strengthened their law enforcement capabilities following the acquisition of a new patrol vehicle from police headquarters.The vehicle, bearing registration number UP 00278, was officially handed over to Kabale Central Police Station on March 28, 2026. Author
Tarmacking of the section this week reached Najjera Police Station, about half a kilometre from Kiwatule where the works are expected to end Residents and motorists using the Kiwatule–Najjera–Kira road are finally seeing visible progress, bringing long-awaited relief after years of nav
The Court of Appeal of Uganda will on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, hold a one-day “weed-out” session in Kampala aimed at clearing dormant criminal appeals that can no longer proceed.The session will consider 26 cases that have accumulated over time but remain inactive due to various circum
Committee chairperson, Hon. Baka MugabiKAMPALA – A new law aimed at increasing the financial jurisdiction of magistrates, enhancing sentencing powers and streamlining court procedures awaits presidential assent, a move lawmakers say will reduce case backlog at the High Court and improve
The Head of the Luwero High Court Circuit, Justice Godfrey Himbaza, has called for improved service delivery and greater adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms following an inspection of justice institutions in Nakaseke District.The inspection visit, which covered Ngom
The latest statistics revealed by UBOS based on the 2024 National Census shows Karamoja subregion remaining outstanding and hard hit by the Multidimensional Poverty.While the National level stands at 27%, Karamoja ranks highest Nationally at 56.9%, followed by West Nile at 39.0% and Sebei
Sheba Ampaire Ronah is the new FUFA deputy CEOThe Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced a new top management team following the approval of a revised secretariat structure aimed at improving governance and operational efficiency.The changes were confirmed b
The initiatives include the construction of Kagumba Sub-county Headquarters valued at Shs150 million, a three-classroom block at Edhirumamwino Primary School—pledged by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni—and the upgrade of the Balawoli–Kyamatende landing site road.RDC Rose Birungi leads the grou
