KIBUKU – A total of 4,560 young people and women have been enrolled in 19 Presidential Industrial Hubs across Uganda for a six-month vocational training program that officially commenced on August 1, 2025.The initiative, fully funded by President Yoweri Museveni, aims to tackle youth une
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has announced that this year’s International Day of Families will be celebrated on July 31st under the theme “The Impact of Urbanisation on Families in Uganda.”Speaking to journalists in Kampala, the Minister of State for Cultural
Koboko RDC Emmy MitalaThe resident district commissioner (RDC) of Koboko, Emmy Mitala, has banned all political campaign activities in or near schools, health centres, and markets, citing concerns over public safety and disruption of essential services.
President Museveni has commissioned a 7-kilometre road network in Kasese Municipality, constructed under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) program at a cost of Shs54 billion.Speaking at the ceremony, the President described the newly built roads as a vital
Urban authorities in Western Uganda have been urged to take a more strategic and proactive approach to waste management and land use, seen as crucial levers for sustainable city growth.The call came during a meeting of the Western Region Urban Authorities Association of Uganda (UAAU) in Ru
The long-standing conflict over the administrative structure of Tororo District took a significant turn after leaders from both Tororo County and West Budama agreed to elevate Tororo Municipality to a city status using its current boundaries.The agreement was reached during a high-level me
In a recent revelation, an email obtained by The Times-Dispatch shows that a manager in Richmond's Department of Finance directed an employee not to include information on tax overpayments in reports used to review taxpayer accounts. This decision has negatively impacted local business owners, leavi
The collapse of the Kiteezi landfill, which led to the deaths of over 35 people, numerous injuries, and the destruction of several homes, stands as one of the most catastrophic incidents in Uganda's history. The tragedy sparked debate about whether it was an accident or criminal negligen
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has called for a review of the Shs2.2 trillion Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Programme (GKMA-UDP) to ensure the effective allocation of the budgeted funds.Add
