Kampala | Uganda — An open letter addressed to the President has raised serious concerns about alleged misconduct and internal conflict involving two senior directors at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).The letter, written by a self-described “concerned city citizen” from Ka
If we become permanent members of BRICS, the most obvious benefit shall be economic. Our economy relies heavily on agriculture, raw materials, and a growing services sector. We need big markets like those of China and India for our agricultural produce.Uganda has a young population, with a
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially flagged-off the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) XII, which is set to deploy to Somalia for peace support operations. The ceremony took place at the International Peace and Support Training Center (IPSO-TC) in Ssingo.Addressing the
For an institution created to sniff out dirty money and choke financial crime at its roots, the spotlight is now uncomfortably fixed on the watchdog itself.A damning Value for Money audit in the December 2025 report by the Auditor General has exposed glaring weaknesses at the Financial Int
Peter MukuruKAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has announced the appointment of Peter Mukuru as Director of Business Technology and Member of the Executive Committee, strengthening the Bank’s leadership as it accelerates its digital transformation agenda.Mukuru
Former NRM Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda and Chairperson of the Pan African Movement, Captain Mike Mukula, has called for sweeping reforms in Uganda’s special hire taxi sector, including the adoption of a bold, uniform national colour to distinguish the vehicles from other public service
A scathing report from Uganda’s auditor general has uncovered deep financial and operational dysfunction at the National Drug Authority. From idle billions in unclaimed deposits to vacant floors in its headquarters, the agency faces growing questions about its ability to regulate the nation’s
President Museveni has signed into law three key pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight in Uganda's construction, housing finance, and valuation sectors.The reforms are expected to enhance safety standards, expand mortgage financing, and boost investor confidence
Salon Owners at the Equity Bank Salon Owners Seminar at Pope Paul Memorial Centre LubagaKAMPALA, Uganda — Two years ago, Jessica Muteteri’s salon was failing. Rent was overdue, utility bills were mounting and staff wages felt like a chokehold on her enterprise.The struggle chang
Mrs. Dorothy KabandaKAMPALA — The Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) of Old Kampala Senior Secondary School has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Ministry of Education, accusing it of protecting the school’s head teacher despite alleged financial mismanagement and punishing w
