A number of legislators have expressed mixed reactions to a government proposal to phase out old taxis from Kampala and other urban roads, as authorities push to improve road safety and modernise public transport.The proposal, which is under discussion by the parliamentary committee on Com
KAMPALA — The Government of Japan has confirmed funding for the second phase of the Kampala Flyover project, a major infrastructure development expected to ease traffic congestion and reduce flooding along Jinja Road.The Minister of Works and Transport, Katumba Wamala, announced the deve
Former Leader of Opposition Winnie Kiiza has defended opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi over his recent engagements with United States officials, arguing that seeking international support is consistent with efforts to advance accountability and democratic governance.In a statement, Kiiz
A damning Auditor General’s report has laid bare a shocking cocktail of neglect, poor planning, and institutional failure at the Uganda Prisons Service, where a high-stakes digital system meant to revolutionise prison management has instead stalled in a near-decade-long limbo.The Prisons
A bombshell audit has ripped through the Ministry of Education and Sports, exposing a staggering trail of weak leadership, poor planning, and a digital mess that insiders say has crippled Uganda’s ambitious education technology revolution. Systems that were sold as game-changers are now at the
Whistleblower allegations raise serious questions about misuse of funds, power, and governance — but the Commission insists there is “no crisis.”Kampala, Uganda: The leadership of the Uganda Human Rights Commission is under intense scrutiny following a wave of whistleblower allegatio
Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, says he has begun international lobbying meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington DC after secretly leaving Uganda, thanking supporters who helped hide him while security forces searched for him.Opposition leader Robert K
KAMPALA – Uganda’s public debt has surged to a record US$34.86 billion (UGX 130.84 trillion) as of December 2025, piling fresh pressure on the government’s fiscal managers and raising concerns about the long-term burden on citizens and businesses.According to the Ministry of Finance,
Uganda’s mobile money tax policy is threatening to reverse years of digital financial inclusion by driving low-income users back to cash. With 43 million accounts processing 326.3 trillion shillings annually, experts warn that excise duties on withdrawals and service fees are making digital pay
A quiet but significant ripple from the global oil industry is now being felt in Uganda after Vivo Energy Uganda announced plans to sell two of the most strategically located Shell-branded petrol stations in the heart of Kampala.The move comes as the multinational energy giant Shell plc co
