The Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Jack Bakasumba, has called on human resource officers across the force to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability, adding that their role is critical as custodians of the in
The Embassy of Japan in Uganda has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarships for Ugandan students who want to study in Japan.The scholarships are offered by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and target non-J
Buganda Kingdom leaders have paid tribute to Sunaj Nankanja Ssenkaayi, praising her role in supporting diaspora mobilisation and welfare initiatives, as mourners gathered at Kibuli Mosque for funeral prayers.The Buganda Kingdom has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Sunaj Nankanj
Fuel prices in Uganda are reaching record highs, with motorists in Moroto, Karamoja reporting pump prices as steep as Shs 20,000 per litre. The spike has triggered long queues at stations in Mbarara, while some outlets in Kampala are running dry. The situation is even bleaker in upcountry regions
Parliament has passed the Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing a harmonised 30 percent tax on betting and gaming activities with a projection of an annual revenue increase of Shs24 billion from the reform.The Bill was first read on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 by the State
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has invited Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba to address Members of Parliament on how the legislature can strengthen collaboration with security agencies.Speaking on Thursday evening in Kampala, Among addressed Michael Nuwagira, popularly
KAMPALA – Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has ignited fresh political debate after making strongly worded remarks about Parliament’s political balance, declaring confidence that the ruling establishment will dominate the 12th Parliament.The comments were made during a Members of Parl
Michael Opira, Executive Director, Operations at Centenary Bank, brings over 27 years of banking experience as he returns to the institution where his career began.Centenary Bank has appointed seasoned banking executive Michael Opira as its new Executive Director, Operations, marking a sig
Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill after removing one of its most contentious provisions — a clause that would have made a bachelor’s degree in education a mandatory requirement for registration as a teacher in Uganda.The decision, reached after heated debate in the House
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for what he described as a key role in strengthening discipline within the military and enhancing the operational capability of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF).In a message issued on April 24, 2026, to ma
