I start with two apologies. First, last week, in the absence of the Dean and Deputy Dean of the School of Law, I had to dedicate substantial time holding fort in both instances – which allowed me an even greater appreciation of the burden that administrators s
As the world marks International Identity Day, Uganda’s National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has raised concerns about the slow progress in birth registration and national identity renewals, warning that stagnation could derail efforts to
Youth leaders have raised the alarm over the increasing political manipulation of young Ugandans ahead of the 2026 general elections, calling for peaceful and lawful participation in the democratic process.Makerere University Guild President, Churchill James Ssentamu, was among those who v
Parliament has demanded that government urgently explains why Ugandans, particularly young women working abroad, continue to suffer trafficking, torture, and exploitation, with some losing their lives.The debate was sparked on Tuesday when Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, while opening the H
In 2005, Uganda returned to the multiparty political system after years of a one-party structure. This change followed a national referendum where citizens voted to allow different political parties to operate freely. To guide this new system, the government pas
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director, Nyombi Thembo, together with a team of technical staff from the commission, met today with the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to discuss enhanced security measures for the country
President Museveni has opened the first meeting of the 4th National Conference of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, rallying delegates to focus on discipline, fight poverty and corruption, and ensure every Ugandan household joins the money economy.Ac
With a combined prize pool worth over shs30 million, and a national spotlight shining brighter than ever, eight student teams from across Uganda are preparing to face off in the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) 2025 Grand Finale on August 29 at Mestil Hotel, Kampala.This year’
Former Uganda Media Centre (UMC) Executive Director, Mr Ofwono Opondo has won the ruling NRM party’s flag for the older persons’ member of Parliament for Eastern Uganda ahead of the 2026 elections.To win the flag, Opondo trounced State Minister for Older Persons Dominic Mafabi Gid
The long-awaited Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project is officially moving from the planning phase into full implementation, the Ministry of Works and Transport announced today.Speaking to journalists, Perez Wambulu, National Coordinator for the project, confirmed that the government signe
