Ugandans are cautiously welcoming the return of a smart road enforcement initiative that will be reintroduced on a pilot basis in high-risk locations before a phased national rollout begins in 2026. This all as pressure mounts to curb persistent road carnage.The Electronic Penalty System (
The disruption began after UCC suspended some mobile money transactions and internet access ahead of elections held on January 15, 2026.MTN Uganda has said it does not know when mobile money services will be fully restored.The telecom said restrictions remain in place under a direct
“…Education Is Not the Learning of Facts but the Training of the Mind to Think…”-Albert Einstein.Albert Einstein (1879-1955), a renowned German-born physicist widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century. He is best known for his groundbreaking work
On the eve of Uganda's 2021 presidential election, it was clear that regardless of how Ugandans voted, the incumbent, Yoweri Museveni, would most likely be declared the winner. Amid mounting repression, accusations of vote rigging, and an internet blackout, that is exactly what transpired. Museve
For the next nine months, activities in Uganda’s oil fields will be ramped up as the country targets to get its first barrel of oil to the market through a 1,443km pipeline to the Tanzanian coast of Tanga by July 2026, more than 20 years after the first commercial discovery was made in western
NIRA Executive Director Rosemary Kisembo. NIRA says New National IDs are ready for collectionKAMPALA, Uganda — The National Identification and Registration Authority is holding thousands of printed national identity cards in its warehouses, delaying iss
An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.Delayed construction heightens importance of missing piece in
Uganda’s Local Government workers, through the Uganda Local Government Workers’ Union (ULGWU), have petitioned Parliament over years of neglect, broken promises, and unfair treatment by the government. The petition, presented by Workers’ MP Hon. Dr. Byakat
Plans for Diogo Jota‘s funeral were announced on Friday and, with players and staff expected
Top-ranking officers in the Uganda Police Force and Uganda Prisons Service will now earn a uniform
