More than 120 non-teaching staff at Makerere University are demanding answers over a salary harmonisation exercise they say left them behind, despite the government releasing billions of Shillings to align pay and job grades across all public universities. The affected employees, including Admini
While addressing the media in Hoima City yesterday, Opio said he realised that contesting in the by-election would affect his secured district councillor’s position by resigning from it.In the recently concluded general elections, Opio was duly elected for the position of district male c
Government has given an update on the process of compensating Kampala City Traders who were affected by floods in October 2025.The update was given by the Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Relief and Refugees, Hon. Lillian Aber today, Wednesday, 29th April, 2026, in a media brie
Parliament has passed the Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing a harmonised 30 percent tax on betting and gaming activities with a projection of an annual revenue increase of Shs24 billion from the reform.The Bill was first read on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 by the State
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The race to deliver the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 has entered a decisive phase, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) convening in Kampala to align East Africa’s co-hosting strategy. The high-level two-day technical meeting, running from
KAMPALA – Teachers’ long-standing grievances over salary disparities have returned to the spotlight after the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) confirmed it had received an invitation from the Ministry of Public Service for a consultative meeting on public servants’ pay and welfare.
The Electoral Commission has officially declared NRM Flagbearer for Rwampara District Woman MP in the 2026 Parliamentary Elections.NRM’s Kansiime Annah was declared unopposed today, Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 by Nabaasa Nathan, EC Returning Officer, Rwampara Electoral Area.Rwamp
MThe Leader of the Opposition in Parliament and Nakawa Division West Member of Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, together with seven other parliamentary candidates, will know within the next two weeks whether they will appear on the ballot in the January 15, 2026 general elections.The Leader of
The government has conceded to the demands of striking Makerere University staff and agreed to harmonise their salaries without linking the pay increase to academic qualifications. This decision follows weeks of strikes by both teaching and non-teaching staff, who protested against the
The government has conceded to the demands of striking Makerere University staff and agreed to harmonise their salaries without linking the pay increase to academic qualifications. This decision follows weeks of strikes by both teaching and non-teaching staff, who protested against the
