Uganda’s upcoming 2026 general elections face serious threats to credibility and public trust due to persistent security-related violence, vote buying, and a lack of transparency in the electoral process, according to governance experts.Speaking at a stakeholders’ dialogue organised in
KCCA’s special council sitting has seen Kampala City Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago raising serious concerns in regard to a controversial land disposal passed by parliament. The resolution was signed by only 12 out of 35 committee members with the legal validity of the resolution being question.
In a historic real estate shake-up, property mogul John Bosco Muwonge popularly known as Ntere Nfune has purchased the iconic Mukwano Mall in downtown Kampala for a staggering UGX 250 billion ($65 million) in an all-cash transaction.The acquisition is now
Ugandan startups are struggling to comply with the country’s Data Protection and Privacy Act, exposing a significant gap between knowledge and implementation and fueling calls for accessible compliance solutions.The issue was highlighted at a forum held at the National ICT Innovation Hub
Veteran legislator Abdu Katuntu has delivered a scathing assessment of Uganda’s current political climate, warning that Parliament has been reduced to a mere job placement centre rather than a platform for national service.Speaking on Saturday during an
MTN Uganda plans to spin off its mobile money arm, MTN MoMo, into a separate entity, a move that could alter the structure of its business in one of its largest African markets.In a regulatory filing last week, the company said it “intends to implement a proposed
More than 1,500 UPDF officers have successfully registered for national identification as the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) concluded a weeklong exercise at the 3rd Infantry Division headquarters in Karamoja.The exercise, which focused on renewals and new r
Uganda has been urged to reduce the high cost of sending money from abroad, with officials and development experts warning that current transfer fees are discouraging remittances and stifling diaspora-led investment.The call was made during the commemoration of the Interna
Buganda Land Board and clan leaders have agreed to deepen cooperation in managing cultural land following a consultative meeting that emphasized legal awareness, documentation, and the preservation of heritage land within the Kingdom.The meeting, held as part of the monthly council of clan
Kenya has become a key hub for smuggling and resale of gold sourced from South Sudan, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a recent report by SwissAid.Over the past decade, Kenya’s role in the illicit gold trade has expanded significantly, with much
