The Masindi District Woman Member of Parliament, Dr Florence Asiimwe Akiiki, has accused legislators from the Bunyoro sub-region of being compromised as the race for the Speakership of the 12th Parliament intensifies.Dr Asiimwe, who recently declared her intention to contest for the Speake
Fuel prices in Kampala are on the rise, with pump rates inching upward across the city and its surrounding neighborhoods. Despite recent calls for calm from government officials, motorists and residents are feeling the pinch as the cost of fuel continues to surge.As of April 26, 2026, repo
Shs2.6 billion school project in Tororo has stalled despite extensions and added funding, prompting a contractor change and renewed scrutiny of procurement practices, contractor capacity, and accountability in public infrastructure delivery.Construction of Aturukuku Seed Secondary School i
viral video of Donald Trump appearing to doze off during a meeting at the Oval Office has reignited health concerns. The president was called out for seemingly taking a nap on Thursday during a healthcare affordability event in the White House. Twenty minutes into the Oval Office appearance, Len
The Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Jack Bakasumba, has called on human resource officers across the force to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability, adding that their role is critical as custodians of the in
Known for not mincing words whenever he is handed the microphone, Laroo-Pece MP-elect Norbert Mao on Tuesday warned that MPs in the 12th parliament risk facing voter backlash in 2031 if they ignore him and instead vote for incumbent Speaker Anita Annet Among (AAA), whom according to him is unfit
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has raised concerns over a proposed sovereignty bill under consideration in Parliament, warning that it could affect remittances, disrupt household incomes, and introduce new regulatory burdens on institutions reliant on foreign support.A senior opposition
On Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that the Strait of Hormuz is now “permanently” open — crediting US military superiority and a new understanding with China under which Beijing agreed not to ship weapons to Iran. He added that President Xi Jinping would g
In what could mark a turning point in government communication, Allan Kasujja, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre (UMC), has rolled out an ambitious blueprint to redefine how Uganda tells its story to the world.A seasoned journalist and former BBC broadcaster
KAMPALA – There was no room for excuses as Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja took to the podium at the opening of the National Performance Review Conference 2026, delivering a blunt message to government officials: Ugandans want results — not reports.Speaking at the Speke Resort Conventi
