Revenue officials say taxpayers are increasingly questioning how their money is used, warning that public trust and accountability are becoming critical to Uganda's efforts to raise Shs40 trillion in taxes and finance its record Shs84.39 trillion budget.KAMPALA — The Uganda Revenue Autho
There was a confrontation between residents and officials from the National Drug Authority (NDA) at Kahokya Trading Centre in Kahokya Sub-county, Kasese District, after the officials impounded drugs and closed drug shops and clinics that did not meet the Ministry of Health’s minimum operational
KAKUMIRO — Concerned residents of Kakumiro District have appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to intervene and resolve the growing political rivalry between Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja and State Minister for Works Hon. Fred Byamukama, saying the feud is negatively affecting servic
Former FIFA and Premier League referee Keith Hackett has claimed that Themba Zwane should NOT have been sent off in South Africa’s defeat to Mexico.The two sides came together on Thursday evening in the World Cup’s curtain raiser in Mexico City. It could not have gone much worse for th
For years, the rumour has refused to die. It has resurfaced in political gossip, social media debates and public exchanges between politicians. This week, Kasambya County MP Daudi Kabanda finally decided to confront it head-on.Appearing on The Direct Shot on YouTube, the outspoken legislat
As construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) nears completion, the project company has initiated mass layoffs in Uganda and Tanzania, triggering anxiety among section of staff. The move has also stoked claims of discrimination amid claims of retention of majorly expatriat
Media personality and YouTuber Isaac Daniel Katende, popularly known as Kasuku, has come under criticism following comments he made about the widow of slain rugby player Sydney Gongodyo.Gongodyo, a 27-year-old forward for the Uganda Rugby Cranes and Stanbic Black Pirates, died on June 5, 2
Newly appointed Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, has signaled a tougher government approach toward radio broadcasting and political programming, directing regulators to ensure that media platforms prioritize national guidance and development information over what she
Nearly a month after dramatic security raids on the homes and businesses linked to former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, pressure is mounting on the government and security agencies to publicly explain the allegations that triggered the operation and her subsequent incommunicado detention fro
For many Ugandans, it would seem natural to expect the President to be among the highest-paid public servants, given the immense responsibilities that come with leading the country, overseeing national security, directing government policy and representing Uganda on the international stage.
