The holidays most likely affected by the new policy are those usually marked with state-led national ceremonies, including Liberation Day, Janani Luwum Day, Women’s Day, Labour Day, Martyrs’ Day, Heroes Day and Independence Day.Uganda will stop spending public money on organising most
On 14 May 2026, Uganda marked a historic milestone by flagging-off the inaugural export of 104 metric tonnes of canned pineapple from Deshiburg Factory to ChinaWhen pineapples ripened all at once in Luwero, it often brought anxiety instead of celebration.For pineapple farmer Ms. Jan
Tooro-A section of the Tooro community in Kampala and Fort Portal has launched a fundraising campaign aimed at collecting Shs2 million to refund the contribution reportedly extended by Tooro Kingdom towards the medical treatment of Prince David Kiijanangoma, who is currently seeking approximately
Economists, researchers and small business operators are urging government to reduce the 0.5 percent excise duty on mobile money withdrawals, warning that high transaction costs are undermining financial inclusion and hurting small businesses.Mobile money has become one of Uganda’s most
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application filed by former Makindye Division mayoral aspirant Semata Geoffrey Edu, who sought judicial review of the Electoral Commission’s decision to disqualify him from the recent mayoral race.Semata was among nine candidates barred from con
Directors in the Uganda Police Force are reportedly living in fear and uncertainty after receiving intelligence that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the appointing authority, has declined to renew their employment contracts, SpyReports has exclusively learnt.According to insi
The decision followed a motion tabled before the House by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, shortly after Parliament approved her appointment together with that of Vice President Jessica Alupo.While presenting the motion, Nabbanja explained that the President had resolved to enlarge the Exe
Tensions are mounting at the Mpondwe-Lhubiriha border post in Kasese District following a decision by authorities to temporarily close cross-border markets as part of measures to prevent the possible spread of Ebola Virus Disease.The closure affects the fish and cattle markets, which are j
The election of the Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Monday was expected to be a procedural confirmation of ruling party dominance.Instead, it briefly turned into a stage for political satire and symbolic protest, after opposition lawmakers injected hum
State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has issued a stern warning against any acts of sabotage targeting the anticipated iron ore factory in Rubanda District.Musasizi, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Rubanda East, made the statements following reports of a fierce d
