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
Outgoing Minister of Health Jane Ruth Aceng has urged the Ministry of Health’s technical leadership to strengthen communication and support for newly appointed ministers, emphasizing the importance of regular briefings to ensure effective leadership in the sector.Speaking during the hand
KAKUMIRO — Concerned residents of Kakumiro District have appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to intervene and resolve the growing political rivalry between Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja and State Minister for Works Hon. Fred Byamukama, saying the feud is negatively affecting servic
Milly Babalanda, the minister for the Presidency, attributed the poor performance partly to the tendency of government institutions to work in isolation rather than collaboratively.The Office of the President has raised concerns over the poor implementation of President Museveni’s 23 cor
Kyankwanzi, Uganda: President Museveni’s newly constituted Cabinet will this weekend report to the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi for a nine-day induction retreat aimed at aligning government priorities and strengthening leadership ahead of the new term.The retreat, s
Finance Ministry PSST Ramathan Ggoobi identifies the ATMS sectors as the primary engines for Uganda’s economic growth and job creation over the next decade.KAMPALA, Uganda — Legal claims against the Ugandan government have increased sharply over the last three years, reaching 6.45 tril
The Government of Uganda has downplayed a decision by the State of Kuwait to ban the recruitment of domestic workers from Uganda and 26 other nations, stating that the country has no formal bilateral ties with the Gulf state.Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior recently announced a sweeping ove
Minister for Water and Environment Kahinda Otafiire has expressed concern that parts of Uganda, particularly Karamoja, continue to suffer from water shortages more than six decades after independence, describing the situation as unacceptable and a national shame.Addressing ministry officia
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has cautioned newly appointed ministers against skipping parliamentary sittings and official duties, while announcing a compulsory 14-day induction programme to strengthen government performance.Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has issued a stern warning to n
Strong capital ratios and a Shs591 billion profit anchor Stanbic Uganda as Chief Executive Francis Karuhanga transitions to Standard Bank Group regional leadership.KAMPALA, Uganda — Outgoing Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited Chief Executive Francis Karuhanga is handing over a robust balanc
