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The Billions They Stole: Uganda’s Biggest Corruption Scandals Exposed

The Billions They Stole: Uganda’s Biggest Corruption Scandals Exposed

Photo of Uganda shillings ( Photo For Illustration only)Uganda has faced numerous corruption scandals over the years, leading to significant financial losses and public outcry. Here are some of the most notable ca

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MP Jonathan Odur Wins Big as Speaker Anita Among Backs His Proposal For Key Parliamentary Reform

MP Jonathan Odur Wins Big as Speaker Anita Among Backs His Proposal For Key Parliamentary Reform

Parliamentary procedures in Uganda have long shaped how Members of Parliament (MPs) interact with the executive, particularly in questioning the Prime Minister.However, concerns had been raised over the fairness o

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FROM CONVICTION TO TRIUMPH: How Joweria Kaweesi Overcame Prison Struggles To Excel In Education

FROM CONVICTION TO TRIUMPH: How Joweria Kaweesi Overcame Prison Struggles To Excel In Education

In a remarkable story of resilience and transformation, Joweria Kaweesi, an inmate at Luzira Women’s Prison, has defied the odds to become the only female prisoner to pass the 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations.

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Electricity distribution shifts from private to public hands

Electricity distribution shifts from private to public hands

The government of Uganda is committed to meeting Umeme Limited’s buyout amount before the electricity distributor’s concession runs out at the end of March, Ziria Tibalwa Waako, the chief executive officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), has s

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Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, First Woman To Become House Speaker Position In Uganda

Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, First Woman To Become House Speaker Position In Uganda

Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga is a prominent Ugandan lawyer and politician, born on May 24, 1956, in Kamuli District, Uganda.She is widely known for her role in Uganda's political scene, where she served as the Spe

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Over 6,000 Students Left In Limbo After Failing UCE Exams, To Go Back To S1

Over 6,000 Students Left In Limbo After Failing UCE Exams, To Go Back To S1

The future of 6,974 students who failed the 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations remains uncertain, as the government has yet to devise a plan for them under the new lower secondary curriculum.U

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Museveni Urges Security Agencies to Prioritize Stability over Immediate Welfare Demands

Museveni Urges Security Agencies to Prioritize Stability over Immediate Welfare Demands

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on Uganda’s security agencies to prioritize stability and national security over immediate welfare concerns, emphasizing the importance of ideological clarity and strategic planning. He made the call today during the

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Government to limit English use in primary schools, abolish PLE

Government to limit English use in primary schools, abolish PLE

A commission launched by the government to review the eduction system in the country has released its report recommending sweeping changes. The Education Policy Review Commission (EPRC) established in May 202

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Fresh Trouble for Museveni as Ugandans Demand to Know Why He Appointed a Foreign Judge

Fresh Trouble for Museveni as Ugandans Demand to Know Why He Appointed a Foreign Judge

President Yoweri Museveni is facing fresh criticism following concerns over his appointment of judges with foreign training. Professor Christopher Mbaziira questioned why Museveni chose to appoint such judges, despite their rulings sometimes going against the go

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Parliament Rejects UPDF's UGX 138 Billion to Monitor 2026 Elections

Parliament Rejects UPDF's UGX 138 Billion to Monitor 2026 Elections

Parliament has rejected a request by the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) to allocate UGX 138 billion for monitoring the 2026 general elections.Lawmakers argued that election monitoring falls under the mandat

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