Kampala, Uganda | URN | More than 2,000 pilgrims from the Diocese of Butembo in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed their participation in this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, scheduled for June 3 at the Namugongo Catholic Shrine in Kampala.Rt. Rev. Aquirinus Kibira K
The State Minister for Trade, David Bahati, has warned of government action against fuel dealers suspected of hoarding products and distorting prices amid rising pump costs.Rising pump prices and reported stock-outs have triggered government scrutiny of fuel dealers, with officials warning
Ms Regina Nampiima, a resident of Wamala Mukataba village in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District whose rental buildings were razed down during the enforcement of the new trade order and road expansion project has cried foul in the demolition exercise.While Nansana authorities claim that
May expressed concern about the veteran politician’s health and whether he should still be attending official meetings of that nature.Ugandan Second Deputy Prime Minister Gen (Rtd) Moses Ali returned to the centre of online discussion on Wednesday after images appeared of him back at wor
The latest development has left potential students crying foul after failing to meet the requirements threshold.The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) has set new conditions for students joining institutions for diploma and certificate courses. UVTAB is the bod
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has released Shs101 billion to build 11 kilometres of roads inside the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park, as government moves to improve infrastructure and attract more investors.The funds are part of the 2025/2026 financial year b
Produce dealers in Nebbi are counting losses as rising fuel prices have forced them to hike the cost of food.Since rising fuel prices have a significant impact on food prices, customers are being forced to move long distances in search for cheaper prices.Some of the traders who ar
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
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
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
