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Fish farming emerges as new weapon against poverty in Kibuku

Fish farming emerges as new weapon against poverty in Kibuku

For decades, crop farming has been the backbone of livelihoods in Kibuku District. Yet unpredictable weather patterns, declining soil fertility, pests and fluctuating market prices have continued to frustrate farmers, leaving many households struggling to escape poverty.Now agricultural ex

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CONFIRMED: Echodu Cleared as Foreign Affairs Minister, Dual Citizenship Critics Silenced

CONFIRMED: Echodu Cleared as Foreign Affairs Minister, Dual Citizenship Critics Silenced

Doubts and speculation surrounding the ministerial appointment of Soroti City West Member of Parliament David Calvin Echodu were decisively put to rest on Tuesday after Parliament’s Appointments Committee vetted and approved him for the position of State Minister for Foreign Affairs.Echo

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Nyanzi Rejects Court Witness Role, Calls Case Politically Motivated

Nyanzi Rejects Court Witness Role, Calls Case Politically Motivated

Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu has rejected attempts to compel him to testify in an ongoing court case involving the government, describing the matter as politically driven and aimed at weakening the opposition.Speaking on the issue, Nyanzi said the case was not intended to advance justice but to cr

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State Lawyers Scrutinize Sureties in Bail Bid of Ex-MP Muwanga Kivumbi, 22 Others

State Lawyers Scrutinize Sureties in Bail Bid of Ex-MP Muwanga Kivumbi, 22 Others

Yusuf Muganga, One of the Sureties for the suspects jointly charged with Former MP Muwanga Kivumbi in the witness Stand Answering Questions.Yusuf Muganga, One of the Sureties for the suspects jointly charged with Former MP Muwanga Kivumbi in the witness Stand Answering Questions.KAM

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UPDF Generals, British Businessman to Testify Against Besigye in Treason Trial

UPDF Generals, British Businessman to Testify Against Besigye in Treason Trial

Current and former military intelligence chiefs, senior army officers and a British businessman are among witnesses the prosecution intends to call in the treason trial of opposition veteran Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya.The identities of the witnesses

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BoU limits daily cash withdrawals for individuals to Shs50m

BoU limits daily cash withdrawals for individuals to Shs50m

Twinemanzi Tumubweine, Bank of Uganda Executive Director of National Payment Systems.Overview:The new measures, which take effect on January 1, 2027, are expected to reshape how businesses and consumers move money through the banking system.KAMPALA — The Bank of Uganda (BoU

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Gen. David Muhoozi recalled to UPDF for redeployment

Gen. David Muhoozi recalled to UPDF for redeployment

Former State Minister for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi, has been recalled to active military service by the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) leadership, paving the way for his redeployment within the armed forces following his omission from the recently announced Cabinet reshuffle.

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Three-year-old girl dies after alleged assault by father in Tororo

Three-year-old girl dies after alleged assault by father in Tororo

Preliminary investigations indicate that the child allegedly injured her father on the leg with a slasher while he was asleep in a grass-thatched house, which led to serious bleeding, before he allegedly attacked the child in retaliation.Bukedi South Regional Police spokesperson, Mugwe Joh

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Mateus Fernandes cleared to LEAVE West Ham as Liverpool rival Man Utd for huge summer deal

Mateus Fernandes cleared to LEAVE West Ham as Liverpool rival Man Utd for huge summer deal

Liverpool and Manchester United are ready to do battle over West Ham star Mateus FernandesMateus Fernandes has been given the green light to leave West Ham this summer following discussions with the relegated Hammers, and while Manchester United are firmly in the race, Liverpool are closel

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Government Rolls Out Centralized Procurement for Common User Items to Curb Waste and Corruption

Government Rolls Out Centralized Procurement for Common User Items to Curb Waste and Corruption

KAMPALA — In a sweeping bid to plug massive financial leaks and dismantle deeply entrenched syndicates, the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has announced a major procurement reform. Starting July 1, 2026, all Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and Local

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