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US Steps In With Major Demand in Besigye's Abduction

US Steps In With Major Demand in Besigye's Abduction

The United States has voiced significant concern over the alleged abduction of opposition leader Kizza Besigye, demanding clarity and adherence to legal procedures in the ongoing matter. Reports indicate that Besigye was allegedly taken from Kenya to Uganda unde

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Uganda Investment Authority and British High Commission Mired In Namanve Project Scandal

Uganda Investment Authority and British High Commission Mired In Namanve Project Scandal

The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), under the leadership of Robert Mukiza, in collaboration with Louis Arinaitwe, the Country Director for Trade at the British High Commission (BHC), has become embroiled in a significant scandal.

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Uganda’s Prisons 3 Times Over Capacity

Uganda’s Prisons 3 Times Over Capacity

(Kampala) – Uganda’s prisons are operating at 363.6% of their intended capacity, with 76,244 inmates occupying facilities built to hold only 20,996, according to the 2023/24 Justice Law and Order (JLOS) report released at the Commonwealth Resort in Munyonyo.Commissioner General of Pris

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Bobi Wine Claims Election Malpractices in Kisoro

Bobi Wine Claims Election Malpractices in Kisoro

(Buikwe) – Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, commonly known as Bobi Wine, visited Buikwe District this week, continuing his National Unity Platform (NUP) countrywide tour while addressing his followers on the principles of justice, freedom, and resilience in Uganda. Wine emphasized his vision f

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Ministry calls for collective action on occupational safety, child labour

Ministry calls for collective action on occupational safety, child labour

Uganda's Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has issued a call to action, urging stakeholders and employers to join forces in promoting Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and eliminating child labour. According to Acting Commissioner Occupational Health and Safety Departm

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CSOs call for rationalisation of local govt, Parliament

CSOs call for rationalisation of local govt, Parliament

Uganda's Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have urged the government to reassess its approach to the ongoing rationalisation process, emphasising the need to prioritise local government and Parliament reforms to effectively reduce taxpayers' expenses. Mr Julius Mukunda, the Executive D

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URA, BAT move to tighten noose against contraband boosts DTS

URA, BAT move to tighten noose against contraband boosts DTS

The British American Tobacco team led by Chris Achola, Cluster Head BAT East and Southern Africa met with URA to identify ways on curbing illicit trade in cigarettes in the East African region. During the meeting held at URA headquarters, Nakawa BAT proposed different ways through which

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‘We’re aware the boda market is built on trust’

‘We’re aware the boda market is built on trust’

Imagine you’re running an asset financing business in Europe and think, “Why not give East Africa a shot?” So you do the research, find the market, and discover real potential.  That’s how Mogo Uganda, an asset-financing tech company, landed in Kampala.  The

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Two years later: Did dead pupil foresee Salama fire?

Two years later: Did dead pupil foresee Salama fire?

Rebecca Namulondo, 9, had a chilling premonition of impending doom. In an emotional revelation, Godfrey Wamunyokoli, a Mathematics and Science teacher at the Salama School of the Blind, 40km east of Kampala in Luga Village, Kisoga Sub-county, Mukono District, shared a chilling detail abo

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Raid on Parliament again raises questions about Uganda’s democracy

Raid on Parliament again raises questions about Uganda’s democracy

A section of journalists accredited to cover Parliament were denied access to the premises while those who were allowed access were locked up in the basement of the building. On Wednesday, chaotic scenes similar to those that played out at Parliament before the commencement of the debate

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