The ruling NRM Parliamentary Caucus will convene at State House Entebbe this Friday to discuss key priorities for the 2026/2027 National Budget and review the National Sovereign Bill, ahead of the swearing-in of new MPs.The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus is schedul
More than 7,000 former Election Special Police Constables have started a one-month intensive training program to transition into Uganda’s private security sector, enhancing both employment opportunities and sector professionalism.Over 7,000 former Election Special Police Constables have
Norbert MaoNorbert Mao, Uganda’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and MP-elect for Laro‑Pece Constituency, Gulu District has outlined his reasons for contesting the position of Speaker of Parliament.In a recent statement, Mao emphasized the need for integrity, pri
Rising mobile money transaction and withdrawal charges are increasingly eating into the profits of small businesses in Uganda, with traders and MSMEs warning that the high cost of digital transactions could slow the country’s push toward a digital economy.Mobile money has revolutionized
A dramatic incident unfolded along the busy Kampala–Masaka highway in Wakiso District when a senior police officer was arrested following reckless driving and a confrontation with fellow traffic officers. The घटना happened on March 22, 2026, at Kitemu near the popular Mars Bar area, a p
Ugandan music legend Joseph Mayanja has revealed that he has forgiven fellow singer Mansur Ssemanda following their past public fallout.The two artists previously clashed, with King Saha openly criticizing Chameleone, sparking tension within the music industry.However, speaking in a
This bill is a game-changer for our creative industry. It will provide stronger protection for creators, streamline the sector and introduce tougher penalties for piracy and copyright infringementFormer Aruu County Member of Parliament, Odonga Otto has argued that patriotism is not about d
When asked about intensive care unit (ICU) charges at Kawempe Hospital, Dr. Byaruhanga revealed that patients are charged UGX 1 million per week. However, most patients typically stay in the ICU for only three days. The high cost has raised concerns about affordability and protection for patients
Kampala, Uganda | The Executive Director of Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Dr. Emmanuel Byaruhanga Kayogoza, has raised concerns that any move to downgrade Kawempe Hospital to a district facility would undermine years of progress in Uganda’s healthcare system.Dr. Kayogoza made the r
Former president Joseph Kabila has broken years of media silence, granting a rare interview in which he sharply criticizes the current leadership of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and calls for what he describes as an end to a “dictatorship.”Former president Joseph Kabila has bro
