The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has extended the provisional suspension of four football personalities by an additional 45 days as investigations into alleged match manipulation continue. The affected individuals are Mike Mutyaba, Ashraf Mii
The government has earmarked Shs2.26 trillion for agro-industrialisation in the 2026/27 financial year, targeting irrigation, value addition, agro-processing and agricultural research as part of efforts to transform Uganda’s agriculture sector into a more commercial and export-driven engine of
Uganda’s income per person is projected to rise to USD 1,420 (about Shs5.1 million) in the current financial year, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi announced Thursday, a milestone that underscores the country’s steady economic expansion ahead of the anticipated oil era.Presenting the 20
Presenting the national budget before Parliament on June 11, 2026, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi said the country's economic outlook remains strong, supported by low inflation, rising exports, growing investment and increasing business confidence.Musasizi projects Uganda's economy will g
When the Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, presents the 84.3 trillion shillings budget for the 2026/27 financial year on Thursday, one figure will stand out among the revenue projections. The budget comes at a time when policymakers are positioning mineral resources, especially oil and gas, as
Kampala, Uganda: Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the mob killing of Rugby Cranes player Sydney Gongodyo, including a man captured on video allegedly assaulting the athlete with a large wooden log during the fatal attack.The latest arrests bring the total number of
Jailed opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye has gone back to the High Court with his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale, this time to stop their treason trial completely.They say the case is unfair because of how they were arrested and because of repeated public threats made by Chief of Defence F
Nearly a month after dramatic security raids on the homes and businesses linked to former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, pressure is mounting on the government and security agencies to publicly explain the allegations that triggered the operation and her subsequent incommunicado detention fro
Security personnel at the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) checkpoint in Pakwach have arrested five nationals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who were allegedly travelling to Kampala after entering Uganda illegally.The arrests were made as Ugandan authorities continue to
For many Ugandans, it would seem natural to expect the President to be among the highest-paid public servants, given the immense responsibilities that come with leading the country, overseeing national security, directing government policy and representing Uganda on the international stage.
