President Museveni claimed that one million fake ballots were printed locally in Kampala, while 1.7 million were printed in Dubai and smuggled into Uganda, allegations he said were uncovered after the previous election cycle.Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has alleged tha
From women’s banking dream to Tier II downgrade, today, RedPepper reveals the slow, painful unravelling of Finance Trust Bank.When the Bank of Uganda (BoU)quietly approved FTB’s transition from a Tier I commercial bank to a Tier II credit institution effective April 1, 2026, and went o
Three people have been reported dead in a fatal accident that happened in Buwolya Town council Mayuge district on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at around 5.40pm.Busoga East Regional Police spokesperson, ASP Michael Kasadha said the accident involved a vehicle Mitsubishi Fuso Reg. No. UAR 142
Inspire Africa Group CEO Nelson Tugume says Uganda is positioning itself to become a global coffee destination through the development of the Smart Coffee City, building on the progress already made at the Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo District.Speaking on NBS Morning Breeze, Tugume said
The government, through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has reduced the preliminary resource envelope for the 2026/27 financial year to Shs69.399 trillion, reflecting a tighter fiscal stance even as efforts intensify to boost domestic revenue and reduce reliance on bor
The government, through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has reduced the preliminary resource envelope for the 2026/27 financial year to Shs69.399 trillion, reflecting a tighter fiscal stance even as efforts intensify to boost domestic revenue and reduce reliance on bor
Kampala District Returning Officer, Jennifer Kyobutungi has ordered the opening of sealed black boxes containing election materials from Kawempe Division after failing to declare a winner in the division’s mayoral race, following competing victory claims by the leading candidates.The dec
Tororo Chief Magistrate's Court has dismissed an application challenging the declaration of Max Ochai as the winner of the January 15 polls for West Budama County North Parliamentary race.The application was filed by Richard Othieno Okoth, who contested as an independent candidate, request
Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, Hon. Medard Lubega Sseggona and Hon. Asuman Basalirwa visited Butambala County MP, Mohammed Muwanga Kivumbi, at Kitalya Prison today, where he is being held on charges of terrorism. The visit was confirmed by the Democrat Front Party, which shared the update along with a phot
Human Resource managers across government ministries have been ordered to take strict action against officers who arrive late or skip work, as concerns grow over absenteeism and poor service delivery in public offices.Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku expressed frustration ove
