The highly contested Mukono District LC5 chairperson election dispute has entered a decisive legal phase after the petitioner, Mr Johnson Muyanja Ssenyonga, successfully traced and formally served his rival, Mr Francis Lukooya Mukoome, with an election petition.The petition, filed at the M
For decades, crop farming has been the backbone of livelihoods in Kibuku District. Yet unpredictable weather patterns, declining soil fertility, pests and fluctuating market prices have continued to frustrate farmers, leaving many households struggling to escape poverty.Now agricultural ex
The Forum for Democratic Change has accused the government of failing to prepare Uganda for fuel supply shocks, calling for emergency tax waivers and restoration of national fuel reserves as pump prices continue to rise amid tensions in global oil markets.The Forum for Democratic Change (F
Authorities in Rukungiri Municipality on Wednesday commenced a trade order enforcement operation targeting buildings established in road reserves, temporary structures and dilapidated premises as part of efforts to improve urban development and security.The enforcement exercise, guarded by
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government reduced its net borrowing or fiscal deficit in the month of April, amidst the global supply disruptions and lower revenue collections.According to the Ministry of Finance, net borrowing (the extra money the government had to borrow after accounting fo
The law requires the Finance minister to publish a post-election economic and fiscal update within four months after polling day for a general election.Uganda’s economy remained stable during the general election period and in the months that followed, according to the government’s pos
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has announced the successful completion of emergency repair works on a key water transmission pipeline serving Karuma Town and surrounding areas, restoring normal water supply after a temporary disruption.According to a statement shared on
The High Court has ordered the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to refund more than Shs 73.5 million to the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) after ruling that the tax body illegally collected Value Added Tax (VAT) on humanitarian food aid imported for South Sudanese refugees.In addition,
SpaceX collaborated with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense to shut down thousands of unauthorized terminals, degrading Russian command and control at a critical moment.Starting February 4, 2026, thousands of Starlink terminals operated by Russian forces went dark. In the weeks that followed, U
The authority has also urged taxpayers to complete the process early to avoid disruptions when accessing tax services after the July 2026 deadline.The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced a nationwide update of taxpayer registration records in a move aimed at strengthening tax admi
