Even as Uganda pushes toward digital transformation, its deep-rooted reliance on cash presents a complex policy challenge, balancing revenue generation, fairness, and financial inclusion. The proposed tax may reshape behavior, but its success will depend on whether citizens trust, access, and ult
A total of 190 students have graduated with diplomas in nursing and midwifery from the Defence Forces Institute of Health Sciences, marking a significant step in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces’ (UPDF) efforts to strengthen its healthcare system.The graduates completed a rigorous tw
Eric Sakwa, former Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Jinja District (now Jinja City) has revealed how a fallout with mafias in Busoga over 2016 Independence Day Celebrations ended with his abrupt transfer (announced on radio) and how the lady who was his line minister, who effected it, lat
A simmering land scandal is exploding inside government corridors after shocking revelations emerged that a prime chunk of public land meant for a national goat breeding project may have been illegally converted into private property in what insiders are already calling a “well-calculated land
It was the first time in more than a year that Katanga has been physically present in the courtroom, having previously followed proceedings remotely from Luzira Women’s Prison due to ill health. Kampala businesswoman Molly Katanga, the key suspect in the death of her husband appeared in
Food vendors operating along Duhaga roundabout market commonly known as Kidomole in Hoima City West Division on Tuesday became hostile as they protested against city authorities’ eviction enforcement.They termed it “forceful and illegal eviction.”Vendors portrayed their hostil
Hon Enos who was admitted to IHK was flown to Nairobi Hospital.Kabula County MP-elect Enos K Asiimwe has been flown to Nairobi Hospital for further management following the failed assassination attempt on the night of March 14 at Courtyard Hotel in Lyantonde District. Enos, whose an
Kabale: A 24-year-old boda boda rider has died in a road crash involving a bus belonging to Abapakasi Bus Company along the Kabale–Mbarara Highway.The accident occurred on Wednesday night at around 9:40 PM at Kyobugombe.Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson Elly Maate identified the
RAKAI — In a region long plagued by bitter land wrangles and fraud, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rakai, Sarah Kiyimba, has emerged as one of the most vocal government officials confronting land grabbers while positioning herself as a rising political figure within the ruling esta
Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused the government of punishing police officers who were once assigned to his protection, claiming they are being blamed for his disappearance after the January election.In a statement posted on X, Kyagulan
