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Internal war at UNOC as top bosses hijack executive seats

Internal war at UNOC as top bosses hijack executive seats

quiet unease ripples through UNOC as top executives secure five-year contract extensions until 2031, blocking promotion paths for mid-level managers.KAMPALA, Uganda — A quiet unease is bubbling at the Uganda National Oil Company following the extension of contracts for top executives unt

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PM Nabbanja Commissions Masindi Hospital Construction, Launches AFCON Training Facility Project

PM Nabbanja Commissions Masindi Hospital Construction, Launches AFCON Training Facility Project

The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja commissioned the construction of Masindi Hospital and the groundbreaking for the Masindi Municipal Council Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) training facility in preparation of the 2027 tournament that will be held in East Africa and co-hosted by Uganda,

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Jinja Security Committee Shocked by Absentee Health Workers of Kisima Health Center III

Jinja Security Committee Shocked by Absentee Health Workers of Kisima Health Center III

Residents from the Jinja city’s three Islands of Rwabitooke, Kisima I and Kisima II have raised concern about what they termed as frequent cases of absenteeism by medical workers at Kisima II health center III. These complaints were raised during an impromptu visit by members of the Jinja cityâ

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Mbale City Demolishes Illegal Structures in Namakwekwe to Pave Way for USMID Projects

Mbale City Demolishes Illegal Structures in Namakwekwe to Pave Way for USMID Projects

Mbale City spent Thursday and Friday demolishing illegal structures along Gangama Road and other areas in Northern City Division in Mbale City to pave way for Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development Program (USMID) projects.While speaking to our Reporter today, Saturday, Jun

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UCC backs Shs1,000 Wi-Fi hotspot economy, tells telecoms to innovate

UCC backs Shs1,000 Wi-Fi hotspot economy, tells telecoms to innovate

Uganda's communications regulator has thrown its weight behind the fast-growing informal Wi-Fi hotspot business model, urging telecommunications companies to respond with innovation rather than oppose a service that is expanding internet access for low-income consumers.The Uganda Communica

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New Buwama LCIII Chairperson Refuses to Occupy Defective Sub-county Headquarters

New Buwama LCIII Chairperson Refuses to Occupy Defective Sub-county Headquarters

The newly elected Buwama Sub-county chairperson has called for an investigation into the construction of the local government headquarters after discovering major structural defects in the less-than-three-year-old building, raising concerns over possible misuse of public funds and poor workmanshi

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Tax Collection Becomes Harder When Ugandans Doubt Government Spending, Says URA

Tax Collection Becomes Harder When Ugandans Doubt Government Spending, Says URA

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

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Ssemujju: Government Is Coming for Your Money

Ssemujju: Government Is Coming for Your Money

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

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Govt Stakes Shs5 Trillion on Health Sector But Medical Interns Left At Sea

Govt Stakes Shs5 Trillion on Health Sector But Medical Interns Left At Sea

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

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Government agencies faulted over failure to implement Museveni’s key directives

Government agencies faulted over failure to implement Museveni’s key directives

Milly Babalanda, the minister for the Presidency, attributed the poor performance partly to the tendency of government institutions to work in isolation rather than collaboratively.The Office of the President has raised concerns over the poor implementation of President Museveni’s 23 cor

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