Today’s economic hardship is real, with many Ugandans, especially teachers, feeling the pinch. The burden of debt is palpable, and it is affecting the quality of education. With salaries stretched thin, borrowing has become a survival tool. But the cycle of repayment pressure is taking a toll.
KAMPALA, Uganda – Parliament has passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, rejecting a government proposal to tax income earned and sent home by Ugandans living and working abroad.In a sitting Thursday presided over by Speaker Anita Among, lawmakers also rejected a government proposa
Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill after removing one of its most contentious provisions — a clause that would have made a bachelor’s degree in education a mandatory requirement for registration as a teacher in Uganda.The decision, reached after heated debate in the House
Ms Regina Nampiima, a resident of Wamala Mukataba village in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District whose rental buildings were razed down during the enforcement of the new trade order and road expansion project has cried foul in the demolition exercise.While Nansana authorities claim that
A Shs97 billion adjustment has reshaped Uganda’s FY 2026/27 budget, exposing planning errors and sparking sharp criticism from lawmakers over timing and transparency.The National Budget for the 2026/27 financial year has been revised to Shs84.39 trillion following a last-minute adjustmen
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Abbas Byakagaba, on Wednesday passed out 7,018 former Election Special Police Constables (SPCs) at the Police Counter Terrorism Training School, Olilim, following completion of specialized training for deployment under licensed Private Security Organizations (
Final Renovation Phase Begins at Namboole StadiumWorks have entered a critical stage at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, with major structural upgrades underway to meet Caf standards as Uganda intensifies preparations for Afcon 2027.The final phase of renovation works at Mandela
The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Nansana, Charles Lwanga, has called on boda boda riders to take proactive steps in eliminating criminal elements within their ranks, warning that such individuals are damaging the reputation of the industry.Speaking during a meeting with boda bo
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has expressed deep condolences to the people of Kalangala District following the untimely death of their Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Hellen Nakimuli. Her passing, after undergoing surgery that was not successful, has left the constituency and the nation in
Police on Monday arrested 29 suspects and recovered 20 motorcycles during a security crackdown targeting motorcycle robbers in Muganzirwaza Zone and Mutebi Zone, Rubaga Division, Kampala City.It followed public outcry over a recent surge in coordinated motorcycle robberies in the area.
