Uganda’s government has introduced the Public Service Pension Fund Bill 2024, aimed at reforming pension management for civil servants. The new Bill shifts from a non-contributory pension scheme to a contributory system.
The Ugandan journalism community is in mourning following the tragic death of Risdel Kasasira, a prominent journalist known for his incisive reporting and dedication to truth.Kasasira, who was an integral part of
General Moses Ali has been an important figure in Uganda's politics for many years. He has held key positions, including First Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament. However, over time, his influence has faded.
The territorial police in Apac are investigating a tragic incident where a police officer, identified as PC Ikokole Richard Pius, shot and killed one person, Kabonesa Jesca, 30 years old, and injured two others, Apok Dorish, 28 years old, and Obok Maxwell, 23 ye
Dr. Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), has raised serious concerns about President Yoweri Museveni's focus on minor corruption while ignoring much larger issues. In a discussion on UBC's Behind the Headlines,
KAMPALA, Uganda — The streets of Kampala, Uganda’s capital city, are bustling with young men, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet. With unemployment rates soaring, some of these young men are turning to a desperate measure: male sex work.
The political situation in Uganda is under scrutiny, especially with President Yoweri Museveni, now 80 years old, still in power. Journalist Andrew Mwenda raised important questions about whether Uganda should rely on such an elderly leader during a recent episo
Jim Spire Ssentongo has highlighted significant issues faced by a retired employee in his dealings with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), bringing attention to the challenges retirees encounter within bureaucratic systems.
Uganda's government has announced a significant shift in its energy sector with the takeover of electricity distribution and sales, a move expected to lower electricity costs. The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL) has received licenses from the
Israel will step up air strikes on Syrian stores of advanced weaponry, Israeli officials said on Monday, and keep a “limited” troop presence on the ground, hoping to head off any threat that could emerge in the fallout of president Bashar al-Assad’s overth
