Parliament has rejected a proposal by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to allocate an additional 300 billion Shillings for rural electrification in the 2026/27 financial year.Presenting the report of the Committee on Natural Resources, Soroti East MP Herbert Ariko urged the g
Okello Oryem, Minister of State for International Affairs, held a courtesy meeting with Chaloka Beyani, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The meeting focused on exchanging views on regional peace and
Kira Road Police Division has acknowledged significant gaps in its school outreach programmes, revealing that several secondary schools within its jurisdiction have never been reached by community policing initiatives.Divisional Police Commander Suubi Sam said the revelation has prompted a
Lawmakers are demanding the revival of the Rural Electrification Agency, arguing that electricity access in rural Uganda has slowed since its dissolution, even as government insists restructuring would delay progress and worsen existing funding constraints.Members of Parliament have called
An 18-year-old apprentice hairdresser from Kassanda District has died while being rushed for advanced medical care after being found in critical condition at a private clinic, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death and raising fresh concerns about unsafe med
Territorial police in Kanungu District are making swift progress in investigating a violent confrontation that left charcoal burner Eriabu Aineplani with a severed hand, but his quick reflexes potentially saved his life.The incident unfolded around 1:00 PM on Saturday at a charcoal burning
Residents of Nkere Village and Corner Zone in Kazo Angola Parish, Kawempe Division, are living in fear following a surge in violent attacks by suspected criminals, with many now considering abandoning their homes.The residents say the situation has become unbearable, with attacks happening
President Museveni has issued a strong warning against corruption particularly in government programs aimed at improving household incomes.Addressing thousands of jubilant supporters at Lango College Grounds on Saturday, Museveni emphasized the need to ensure that government poverty allevi
The National Resistance Movement Director of Communication, Emmanuel Lumala Dombo, has said the recently concluded party retreat at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi was designed to strengthen leadership capacity, ideological clarity, and service delivery among leaders.Speaki
Bobi Wine has announced he is ready to return to Uganda after engagements in the US.NUP says preparations are underway and details of his return will be shared soon.He has remained active in party affairs despite being abroad.National Unity Platform (NUP) president Bobi Wine
