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New Govt Payroll System to “Shake Public Service” by April 2026

New Govt Payroll System to “Shake Public Service” by April 2026

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

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Bobi Wine’s Home Is Not a Prison – Government

Bobi Wine’s Home Is Not a Prison – Government

The government has rejected claims by the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) that security forces have turned the home of party leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, into a prison.Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Minister of Internal Affairs Gen. David M

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Parliament Approves Budget Framework Paper as MPs Return to Complete Appropriation

Parliament Approves Budget Framework Paper as MPs Return to Complete Appropriation

Parliament Approves Budget Framework Paper as MPs Return to Complete AppropriationParliament on Thursday approved the National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for FY 2026/27–2030/31, clearing the way for preparation of detailed budget estimates.The framework sets the fiscal andmonet

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Roberto De Zerbi hands in his resignation after Marseille’s European exit

Roberto De Zerbi hands in his resignation after Marseille’s European exit

Roberto De Zerbi has asked to leave Olympique de Marseille following the club’s elimination from the Champions League.The Italian head coach is understood to have requested his release after Wednesday night’s heavy defeat to Club Brugge.OneFootball VideosMarseille were be

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Uganda moves to own tourism offices, boosts airlines and promotion

Uganda moves to own tourism offices, boosts airlines and promotion

Hannington Ashaba, Acting Director of Budget at Uganda’s Ministry of Finance, has told NTV Business reporter Malcolm Musiime that the government plans to end decades of renting office space for the Uganda Tourism Board, moving to owned facilities to cut costs and boost sector efficiency. Speaki

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UNEB to release 2025 PLE results this Friday

UNEB to release 2025 PLE results this Friday

The Uganda National Examinations Board will release the 2025 PLE results this Friday, Jan. 30. Get details on candidate performance and the revised 2026 school calendarKAMPALA — The Uganda National Examinations Board will release the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination results this Friday,

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Ugandan Government Downplays Besigye’s Health Concerns Amid Family Dispute

Ugandan Government Downplays Besigye’s Health Concerns Amid Family Dispute

The Ugandan government has dismissed growing concerns over the health of prominent opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, insisting he is only suffering from “minor diarrhoea” and is receiving adequate care while in detention – a claim strongly disputed by his wife, renowned activist Winnie B

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Uganda: UPDF Denies Witch-Hunt of Bobi Wine

Uganda: UPDF Denies Witch-Hunt of Bobi Wine

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed allegations that the army is hunting for National Unity Platform (NUP) president and former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu.The denial was issued by the Acting Spokesperson of the Chief of Defence Forces, Col. Chris

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Education ministry issues revised new school calendar 2026

Education ministry issues revised new school calendar 2026

The Ministry of Education and Sports has released the official 2026 school calendar, setting the first term to begin Feb. 10 for pre-primary, primary and post-primary institutionsKAMPALA, Uganda — The government has ordered all educational institutions that opened for the 2026 academic y

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Congo-Kinshasa: Conflicting Reports On the Assassination of Former President Kabila in Uvira

Congo-Kinshasa: Conflicting Reports On the Assassination of Former President Kabila in Uvira

Kinshasa — Rumors have been circulating in recent days about the alleged assassination of former Congolese President Joseph Kabila. According to information sent to Fides, former Congolese President Joseph Kabila was killed on January 25 in an explosion at the building where he was meeting with

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