Ministers Monica Musenero (L) and Katumba Wamala (R) flagging off an electric bus for Kampala at Kololo on Saturday. PHOTO | MIKE SEBALUThe government will on Thursday officially introduce electric buses across different routes within Kampala City, the Ministry of Science and Technology a
KAMPALA — Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in Rome, adding to her recent international and faith-based engagements.Images seen by this publication show Among greeting the Pope in a formal setting, the two sharing a brief but warm exchange
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has announced plans to transform Kapeeka Industrial Park, in Nakaseke district, into a one-stop centre and a district industrial hub.Established 20 years ago as Liao Shen Industrial Park, the facility boasts 34 factories of the total 80 target and has
16-year-old boy and S1 student at Kangai Secondary School in Amolatar district has tragically lost his life.Odon Keneth was fatally stabbed by an unknown assailant in Abedober village, Arwotcek parish, Amolatar district.According to Onyang Sam, the grandfather of the deceased, Odon
Police in Rubanda District have arrested Six Suspects in an intelligence-led disruptive operation targeting suspected criminal gangs operating within Rubanda Town Council.The operation, conducted in the early hours of Sunday, 03/05/2026 between midnight and 05:00am, was led by the District
Refugee-hosting communities have raised concerns, warning that the newly proposed Protection Sovereignty Bill could frustrate humanitarian responses to the needs of refugees.Leaders in the area say Uganda's larger sections rely on external support, especially in matters related to the welf
Hajji Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira officially unveils Cocoland Farm Resort during the grand launch ceremony in Buikwe District.In a vibrant celebration of innovation, investment, and community transformation, Hajji Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira, Member of Parliament for Kawempe South, officially unve
Uganda’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation has announced plans to seek restriction of spare parts importation to allow the country's indigenous car making company, Kiira Motors expand its local market share.The ministry says it is set to seek Cabinet approval to restrict the
Uganda has been ordered to pay about Shs522 billion ($138.93 million) to Rift Valley Railways Uganda Limited (RVRU) after an international arbitration tribunal in London found that the government “wrongfully terminated” a railway concession agreement.The dispute arises from a regional
The Masindi District Woman Member of Parliament, Dr Florence Asiimwe Akiiki, has accused legislators from the Bunyoro sub-region of being compromised as the race for the Speakership of the 12th Parliament intensifies.Dr Asiimwe, who recently declared her intention to contest for the Speake
