Authorities in Ibanda Municipality have prioritized the redevelopment of Ssaza Daily Market as the first project to be implemented under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) Program, shelving earlier plans to simultaneously undertake three major infrastructure projec
tax dispute that began more than a decade ago over Value Added Tax (VAT) on land transactions has cost the Ugandan government at least UGX 2.48 billion in refunds, interest and legal costs, but fresh documents now indicate that an additional UGX 533 million remains unresolved despite being previo
The allegations came to light during an emergency stakeholders’ meeting convened at Dokolo Health Centre IV last week after a series of complaints from patients and attendants who claimed they were being charged money to access services that are officially provided free of charge.The mee
Maj Gen (rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, the former minister of Internal Affairs, didn’t mince his words about the leadership of the Uganda Police Force as he handed over office to the new minister last week.As Prof Ephraim Kamuntu officially took the reins from Gen Otafiire as minister of Intern
Coffee farmers in Ntungamo District are grappling with a surge in theft cases targeting ripe cherries and dried beans during the peak harvest season, prompting calls for stronger security measures, improved policing and protection of household incomes.NTUNGAMO — Coffee farmers in Ntungam
Nationwide, which has more than 16 million customers, has urged caution for anyone considering applying for a credit card. The message also urges people who have a credit card to be careful, as some may not think about the risks.The building society advises "before you increase your credit
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
The Premier League have announced new Premier League rules and refereeing guidance ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season; among new guidance, hair-pulls can result in a yellow card if deliberate but without excessive force; Three reds were issued for pulling hair last seasonReferees w
Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has warned that Uganda’s Shs84.3 trillion budget, driven by heavy borrowing and domestic financing, could strain taxpayers and the private sector, as government defends its spending priorities in health, education and infrastructureFormer Kira Municipality Member
Uganda has allocated Shs5.23 trillion to the health sector in FY 2026/27 to strengthen healthcare delivery and reduce donor dependence, but the omission of Shs28 billion for medical interns has sparked concern over training gaps and staffing pressures in public hospitals.The government has
