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Why President Museveni’s New Cabinet Must Prioritise a Vocational Institute in Rural Masaka to Unlock Youth Employment

Why President Museveni’s New Cabinet Must Prioritise a Vocational Institute in Rural Masaka to Unlock Youth Employment

His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,I write this open letter at a defining moment in Uganda’s governance journey, following the recent Cabinet reshuffle and swearing-in of ministers. This renewed administrative phase presents an opportunity to r

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Uganda’s Pineapple Farmers Break into Global Markets

Uganda’s Pineapple Farmers Break into Global Markets

On 14 May 2026, Uganda marked a historic milestone by flagging-off the inaugural export of 104 metric tonnes of canned pineapple from Deshiburg Factory to ChinaWhen pineapples ripened all at once in Luwero, it often brought anxiety instead of celebration.For pineapple farmer Ms. Jan

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Experts Call for Reduction of Mobile Money Withdrawal Tax

Experts Call for Reduction of Mobile Money Withdrawal Tax

Economists, researchers and small business operators are urging government to reduce the 0.5 percent excise duty on mobile money withdrawals, warning that high transaction costs are undermining financial inclusion and hurting small businesses.Mobile money has become one of Uganda’s most

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High Court Upholds Disqualification of Makindye Mayoral Aspirant

High Court Upholds Disqualification of Makindye Mayoral Aspirant

The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application filed by former Makindye Division mayoral aspirant Semata Geoffrey Edu, who sought judicial review of the Electoral Commission’s decision to disqualify him from the recent mayoral race.Semata was among nine candidates barred from con

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Mbale factories create jobs for school dropouts

Mbale factories create jobs for school dropouts

Before Mbale city fully wakes, the Mbale-Tirinyi road, which leads to Mbale-Sino Industrial Park, is alive with activity. Hundreds of young men and women move from either direction of the road, most on foot and a few others on boda-bodas from their respective villages within Mbale City and neighb

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Court bars RDCs, security from interfering with bailiffs’work

Court bars RDCs, security from interfering with bailiffs’work

The Constitutional Court has outlawed the practice of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), security agencies and local government officials interfering with the execution of court orders by court bailiffs, declaring such actions illegal.In a landmark judgment, the court ruled that requi

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Lady Justice Abodo Calls for Stronger Mediation in Land Disputes

Lady Justice Abodo Calls for Stronger Mediation in Land Disputes

The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, chaired a high-level Judiciary engagement during the Pre-Fortnight Settlement Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Users’ Roundtable for the Land Division of the High Court.The meeting was held at the Supreme Court Conference Hall in

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Over 20 Mobile Money Agents Left in Debt Crisis After Alleged UGX 200 Million Fraud Linked to Flow Uganda Employee in Kampala and Wakiso

Over 20 Mobile Money Agents Left in Debt Crisis After Alleged UGX 200 Million Fraud Linked to Flow Uganda Employee in Kampala and Wakiso

KAMPALA, Uganda — More than 20 mobile money agents in Kampala and surrounding areas have been left in financial distress after allegedly falling victim to a suspected loan scam involving a man identified as Tumusiime Wyclif, an employee of Flow Uganda.The agents claim they collectively l

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What Man City's FA Cup win means for Premier League places in Europe

What Man City's FA Cup win means for Premier League places in Europe

But as City are guaranteed to qualify for the Champions League, the place in Europe for lifting the FA Cup will transfer to the Premier League.Meanwhile, a host of Premier League clubs will be backing Aston Villa to win the Europa League - as it could yet secure Champions League qualificat

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Otafiire says Kiryowa Kiwanuka was the key architect of Sovereignty Law

Otafiire says Kiryowa Kiwanuka was the key architect of Sovereignty Law

Kahinda Otafiire speaking to journalists after swearing in. He distanced himself from the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, which was passed into law by the 11th ParliamentThe minister of Internal Affairs, Gen Kahinda Otafiire, has distanced himself from the recently passed Pro

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