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
A major fire has broken out at Haruna Tower in Kkubbiri, Wandegeya, sending thick smoke into the sky as police secure the scene while firefighters are yet to arrive.A fire has broken out at Haruna Tower in Kkubbiri, Wandegeya, with thick smoke seen billowing from the six-storey building.
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
Youth, students, and civil society groups rally in Mbarara, warning that the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill could choke critical foreign-funded support and shrink civic space.A coalition of youth, women, and senior citizens took to the streets of Mbarara on Thursday, demanding tha
Steven Masiga, Chairman of the Health Management Committee; the new in-charge Dr. Tom Namonyo; outgoing in-charge Janet Nabulo; and other members of the Health Management Committee at the facility.MBALE, Uganda — The community of Industrial City Division in Mbale City has saluted the Hea
Former Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi is back in the kitchen cabinet! We can exclusively report that the man from Kanungu is the one behind the secret vetting of key technocrats to be considered for Permanent Secretary, Executive Directors, and Directors in the MDAs as President Yoweri Mus
No man is an island, Entire of itself; Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main.”The European poet who wrote those words 400 years ago has become relevant in today’s discussions.No nation is an isolated island, entire of itself.Every country faces foreign
The point of a Sovereignty Bill being before Parliament is for it to be debated and adjusted as long as the ultimate objective and purpose are achievedThe National Resistance Movement (NRM) Director of Legal Affairs, Enoch Barata, has argued that the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill
withholding tax exemption allows qualifying businesses to receive income without deductions at source, improve cash flow management, and reduce administrative burden related to tax credits and reconciliations.The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has officially announced the opening of applic
Albertine police PRO, APS Julius Allan Hakiza, told tndNews, Uganda, that it has become a growing trend where thieves have resorted to vandalising vehicles.This, he said, is a growing trend that aims to replace motor vehicle theft in the region.According to him, the transition follo
