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Refugee crisis: Uganda turns to China amid US funding cuts

Refugee crisis: Uganda turns to China amid US funding cuts

The Government of Uganda has appealed to financially capable countries to each contribute at least $1 million (Shs3.7 billion) towards refugee support, following significant funding cuts by the United States to United Nations agencies. The Office of the Prime Minister said the country’s

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MANAFWA: Bugisu Clan Chairpersons Petition President Museveni Over Nandutu Imprisonment

MANAFWA: Bugisu Clan Chairpersons Petition President Museveni Over Nandutu Imprisonment

Bugisu Clan Chairpersons have petitioned President Museveni through their Umukuka III, HRH Jude Mudoma to have the imprisonment of former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu rescinded.The over 100 Clan Chairpersons made the petition today, Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Manafwa

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VIDEO: Museveni Injures His Back While Doing Push-Ups

VIDEO: Museveni Injures His Back While Doing Push-Ups

President Museveni Museveni today left the country to attend the Africa We Build Summit taking place in Nairobi Kenya. The Summit brings together leaders from the public and private sectors to discuss practical ways of moving Africa’s infrastructure from priority to implementation.The ev

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Okello Phone Forensics Reveal Searches for ‘Gun License Requirements’ and ‘ISIS Beheading

Okello Phone Forensics Reveal Searches for ‘Gun License Requirements’ and ‘ISIS Beheading

Court hears chilling digital trail as investigators present phone data, DNA evidence, and location searches linking suspect to alleged planning in the Ggaba toddler murders.A digital forensics expert from the Uganda Police Force has told court that analysis of one of Christopher Okello Ony

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Munyagwa Warns Clergy Against Direct Criticism of Government

Munyagwa Warns Clergy Against Direct Criticism of Government

Former Common Man’s Party presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga cautioned clergy against openly criticizing government actions, saying history shows they can face consequences. His comments come as debate continues over the Church of Uganda’s role in governance.Former Common

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Shs335 Million Japan-Funded Classroom Project Nears Completion in Kwania

Shs335 Million Japan-Funded Classroom Project Nears Completion in Kwania

Construction of a Shs335 million classroom block at Amorigoga Primary School in Abongomola Sub-County, Kwania District, is nearing completion, offering relief to learners who have long struggled with inadequate facilities.The project, funded by the Japanese government under the Grant Assis

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Lira bans weekend teaching, holiday homework over mental health concerns

Lira bans weekend teaching, holiday homework over mental health concerns

Lira City authorities have with immediate effect banned weekend teaching and holiday homework, citing growing concerns over mental health among learners.The directive, announced Tuesday, follows a stakeholders’ meeting at Lira Primary School attended by private school proprietors, head t

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Medics sue govt over withdrawn allowances

Medics sue govt over withdrawn allowances

Lawyer Jane Namaganda Kibira, UMA leaders and some of the disgruntled interns shortly after filing their petition at the High Court on Wednesday. Photo | Ibrahim Kavuma.Medical workers under their representative bodies on Wednesday petitioned court over what they described as widespread hu

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Balancing Sovereignty and Openness: Regulating Foreign Influence without Stifling Growth

Balancing Sovereignty and Openness: Regulating Foreign Influence without Stifling Growth

No man is an island, Entire of itself; Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main.”The European poet who wrote those words 400 years ago has become relevant in today’s discussions.No nation is an isolated island, entire of itself.Every country faces foreign

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NRM’s Barata Says Sovereignty Bill Promotes Transparency Without Limiting Investment

NRM’s Barata Says Sovereignty Bill Promotes Transparency Without Limiting Investment

The point of a Sovereignty Bill being before Parliament is for it to be debated and adjusted as long as the ultimate objective and purpose are achievedThe National Resistance Movement (NRM) Director of Legal Affairs, Enoch Barata, has argued that the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill

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