Uganda has allocated Shs5.23 trillion to the health sector in FY 2026/27 to strengthen healthcare delivery and reduce donor dependence, but the omission of Shs28 billion for medical interns has sparked concern over training gaps and staffing pressures in public hospitals.The government has
— It began as a routine ministerial handover on paper, but quickly morphed into one of those uniquely Ugandan moments where politics, philosophy, and pastoral economics collide in full public view. Kahinda Otafiire and Ephraim Kamuntu are veteran politicians and friends. Replacing each other i
Kampala residents face a water outage as NWSC conducts essential maintenance at the Ggaba Water Treatment Plant and key reservoirs. Prepare for interruptions.KAMPALA, Uganda — A massive water outage is set to hit the capital city tomorrow, forcing businesses and residents across major ur
The Bushenyi territorial Police are investigating a serious aggravated robbery incident that took place in the early hours of 10th June 2026 at Kashenyi SACCO in Kashenyi II Cell, Kashenyi Ward, Ishaka Division, Bushenyi Municipality. The attack happened at about 3:30 a.m. and involved a violent
President MuseveniPresident Museveni ordered a comprehensive investigation into the management and distribution of Shs231 billion earmarked as Akasiimo (ex-gratia gratuity) for military veterans.Speaking from State Lodge Nakasero during the Heroes’ Day celebrations, Mr Museveni sa
Responding to initial media reports indicating that everything that can go wrong at a private not-for-profit health facility has happened to Catholic Church-owned St. Francis Nsambya Hospital, Ugandans have taken to social media to register their dismay while calling on President YK Museveni to i
Jailed opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye has gone back to the High Court with his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale, this time to stop their treason trial completely.They say the case is unfair because of how they were arrested and because of repeated public threats made by Chief of Defence F
More than 600 residents of Mpererwe received free medical care during a health camp organised by the Rotary Club of Mpererwe.The outreach took place at the grounds of St. Stephen’s Church of Uganda in Mpererwe.Residents received several health services, including HIV testing, eye
A sigh of relief is sweeping through Tororo district and Bukedi Sub-region after Joint Medical Stores (JMS) in partnership with Tororo Archdiocese commissioned the construction of the first diagnostic facility in the area. This facility is expected to strengthen diagnostic capacity across the ent
The killing of Rugby Cranes player Sydney Gongodyo by a mob in Kira in Kampala on Friday has renewed concerns about public safety and the growing incidence of mob justice amid reports of murder, robbery and theft in different parts of the country.Gongodyo, 27, was allegedly attacked by an
