Ms Regina Nampiima, a resident of Wamala Mukataba village in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District whose rental buildings were razed down during the enforcement of the new trade order and road expansion project has cried foul in the demolition exercise.While Nansana authorities claim that
land dispute in Wakiso District has escalated after a court directed authorities to compensate a retired High Court judge, raising concerns over wetland protection, aviation security, and alleged abuse of office.Tension is mounting in Wakiso District following a court directive ordering th
Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has marked Dr. Kizza Besigye’s 70th birthday with a tribute highlighting his long political struggle and continued detention, describing it as a stark reminder of the cost of dissent in Uganda.Former National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential
Youth, students, and civil society groups rally in Mbarara, warning that the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill could choke critical foreign-funded support and shrink civic space.A coalition of youth, women, and senior citizens took to the streets of Mbarara on Thursday, demanding tha
Construction of a Shs335 million classroom block at Amorigoga Primary School in Abongomola Sub-County, Kwania District, is nearing completion, offering relief to learners who have long struggled with inadequate facilities.The project, funded by the Japanese government under the Grant Assis
The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) and Phaneroo Ministries International have moved to calm public concern over a disputed piece of land in Naguru, saying talks are ongoing and no breakdown has occurred.In a joint statement issued on April 21, 2026, in Kampala, the two institutions said they
Lawyer Jane Namaganda Kibira, UMA leaders and some of the disgruntled interns shortly after filing their petition at the High Court on Wednesday. Photo | Ibrahim Kavuma.Medical workers under their representative bodies on Wednesday petitioned court over what they described as widespread hu
Uganda is approaching what officials describe as a decisive phase in its petroleum journey, with major oil infrastructure projects reporting near-completion ahead of expected production in the second half of 2026.This was announced ahead of the 11th Annual Oil and Gas Convention (OGC 2026)
Parliament has passed the Value Added Tax Amendment Bill, 2026, adopting a series of reforms aimed at easing compliance for small businesses, improving tax administration, and attracting investment, following a report presented by Mbale Industrial Division MP Karim Masaba.The House approve
Police on Monday arrested six environmental activists who stormed TotalEnergies' offices in Kampala, allegedly to submit a petition against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project.The petitioners were demanding that the project be stopped and that the company take on and invest
