As Parliament prepares to approve its policy statements guiding the 2025/26 national budget, scrutiny of its own financial plans reveals a potentially troubling trend: more money allocated to political administration than to the core legislative committees that drive parliamentary scrutiny and ov
The British American Tobacco-Uganda (BAT) has urged Parliament to reconsider the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2025, which proposes increasing taxes on cigarettes.BAT officials argued that the tax hike would not only reduce their sales but also lead to a decline in government revenue."
A burst of Ugandan energy lit up Guangzhou China as the Consulate General unveiled “Bridging Tradition and Progress: A Ugandan Story”, a dynamic event that showcased Uganda’s cultural wealth, tourism appeal, and expanding economic promise.Attended by a cross-section of diplomats, inv
Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell presides over the rite of the ascertainment of death and the placement of the late Pope Francis' body in the coffin, which took place on Monday evening in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta.At 8:00 PM on Monday, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Ho
After years of ominous headlines about the world's shrinking birth rates, there's a bright spot. The US birth rate slightly increased in 2024, according to preliminary data from the CDC.The 1% rise in births was largely driven by moms in their early 40s, who gave birth to 2% more children in 202
CINCINNATI — Could Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon be off the board when the Bengals are on the clock at No. 17 in Thursday night's NFL Draft?Draft analyst Todd McShay says it's a realistic possibility in his latest update. McShay also added that Cincinnati is in on Walter Nolan wit
Tesla shares fell almost 6% on Monday, a day ahead of the electric vehicle company's first-quarter earnings report, as analysts fret over "ongoing brand erosion."The stock closed at $227.50 leaving it less than $6 above its low for the year on April 8. The shares are now down 44% for the year af
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has posted record-breaking operational efficiency, outshining regional peers and challenging stereotypes about Ugandan managerial competence.Speaking during the Eastern Regional Employer Engagement in Mbale, NSSF Executive Director Patrick Ayota ann
Mubende Police have granted bail to National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders Pafuladito Kyeyune and Damsen Kakooza following their arrest on April 17 for allegedly obstructing President Museveni’s convoy.Kyeyune, the NUP District Chairperson for Mubende, and Kakooza, a councillor for Kalong
Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, just a day after blessing thousands in St. Peter’s Square, the Catholic Church now faces a moment of profound transition.The papal conclave a solemn and secretive gathering of cardinals will soon begin in the Vatican to elect the next
