The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has launched the long-delayed powerline extension project in Rukungiri District, a development that is expected to significantly boost electricity access and stimulate economic growth in the sub-counties of Buhunga, Ruhunda, and Nyakagyeme.The
As of June 9, 2025, the U.S. government introduced new requirements for applicants seeking F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas—typically granted to international students, interns, and exchange visitors.Under the revised immigration protocols, applicants must ensure their social media account
The Deputy Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has set the record straight regarding party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s term in office.According to Mufumbiro, Kyagulanyi is operating under the previous version of
The government has announced new tax measures on cigarettes, beer, imports, and agricultural by-product exports in the 2025/26 national budget, in a bid to boost domestic revenue and harmonize with regional tax frameworks.Presenting the budget to Parliament on Thursday, Finance Minister Ma
India’s aviation regulator has ordered immediate safety checks on Air India’s Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft, following Thursday’s fatal crash of a London-bound flight in Ahmedabad that claimed 241 lives.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that beginning 15 Ju
The Katikkiro (Prime Minister)of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has blamed many of Uganda’s persistent challenges on poor leadership preparation, urging the nation to invest in developing well-grounded and forward-thinking leaders.Speaking during a leadership transition ceremony for the
President Museveni has called on UPDF officers and students undergoing various courses at the Armoured Warfare Training School - Karama, Mubende District to protect Uganda from the divisive politics of identity.The president says politics of identity undermines national unity, and urg
The Ministry of Finance has announced that over Shs 8.03 trillion has already been channelled into Uganda’s key wealth creation programmes—namely the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga—marking a substantial boost in efforts to transform household incomes and uplift the national econ
The United Boda Boda Cooperative Union has unveiled a comprehensive program aimed at enhancing the welfare of its members.This initiative introduces asset financing options, enabling riders to acquire motorcycles and land, thereby fostering economic empowerment and financial independence w
A top official in one of South Africa's biggest political parties has been sacked after he visited a controversial Malawian pastor in April.Floyd Shivambu has been removed as secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party barely six months into the job after he attended an Easter ser
