Uganda’s opposition has tabled an alternative Shs71.4 trillion budget, warning that rising debt obligations and rigid expenditures are squeezing service delivery, while drawing parallels with last year’s fiscal plan that faced similar criticism over debt sustainability and limited fiscal spac
The Bahrain-based subsidiary of Vitol, the world’s largest independent oil trading firm, has faced major disruptions after Iran restricted access through the Strait of Hormuz in response to joint US-Israel attacks about two months ago.KAMPALA: Senior executives of Vitol Bahrain E.C, Ugan
Fredrick Mubiru who defeated the Engineers Registration Board twice in courtFredrick Mubiru, a veteran civil engineer, has won a legal battle against the Engineers Registration Board after the High Court ruled that his suspension from practice was unfair and unlawful.In early 2024,
Economists and tax experts warn that government’s plan to raise Shs4.8 trillion through new taxes, including a fuel levy, could increase inflation, slow construction activity, and undermine economic recovery if the tax base is not widened.A growing chorus of economists and tax experts is
Deputy IGG Anna Muhairwe greets an old man after the Kireka market redevelopment-related meeting at Kira Municipal Council headquarters. Deputy IGG Ann Muhairwe arrives to tour the Kireka market. Having existed since the early 1970s, Kireka main market is one of Uganda’s oldest ye
At least three police officers have been arrested over the murder of a boda boda rider.The officers from Ntungamo are being investigated over their role in the fatal shooting of the commercial motorcyclist aged 26.Identified as Hassan Mwijuke from Gapfurizo village in Nyarubuye Sub-
Appearing before Public Accounts Committee of Parliament, Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, and Secretary to the Treasury.Parliament has been told that at the current rate of funding allocated to settle government domestic arrears, it could take more than four deca
In the latest episode of the very popular Bad Natives Podcast, comprising of Andrew Mwenda, Robert Kabushenga and Onyango-Obbo, the Independent Magazine CEO asserted that it was too early for anyone to write off DP President Norbert Mao in the Speakership race.He went as far as claiming th
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
A UPDF officer has been shot dead by a police officer in fight over Shs2000. The money was supposed to be entrance fee for a football match at St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Kagadi District’s Kyaterekera Town Council at the weekend.The game was between Super Lions FC and Lyanda
