Economists, researchers and small business operators are urging government to reduce the 0.5 percent excise duty on mobile money withdrawals, warning that high transaction costs are undermining financial inclusion and hurting small businesses.Mobile money has become one of Uganda’s most
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has confirmed that there will be no separate Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examination for repeat candidates this year, despite concerns arising from changes to the A-Level curriculum.For months, uncertainty surrounded how can
The Chief Justice of Uganda, Flavian Zeija, has called on government to increase funding to the Judiciary to address the growing backlog of cases and improve access to justice across the country.Justice Zeija made the appeal during an Open Court Day held at Nabweru Court in Wakiso District
new political debate has emerged in Uganda after scholar Yusuf Sserunkuma argued that General Muhoozi Kainerugaba may already be exercising significant state power ahead of any formal transition.In his assessment, Sserunkuma suggests that Uganda’s political direction is increasingly poin
Embattled former Speaker of parliament Annette Anita Among who has been out of the public domain ever since she was sworn in at parliament on 13th this Month has congratulated both Oboth Oboth and Thomas Tayebwa upon their election as Speaker and Deputy speaker of the 12th parliament as she conti
State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has issued a stern warning against any acts of sabotage targeting the anticipated iron ore factory in Rubanda District.Musasizi, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Rubanda East, made the statements following reports of a fierce d
Dear all political and technical line leaders directly /indirectly concerned with PDM ranging from H.E the President of Uganda, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Security agencies (Military & Defense, Law Enforcement & Internal Affairs, Intelligence Services),PDM Secretariat, district lea
Opposition Democratic Party president general and 2026–2031 Speaker contender Norbert Mao is seen ahead of the voting in Kampala on May 25, 2026. PHOTO/IBRAHIM KAVUMA Opposition Democratic Party (DP) president general Norbert Mao has revealed he was prepared to resign from Parliament if
Police in Tororo have arrested eight suspects linked to the alleged theft of three cattle during celebrations tied to Arsenal’s Premier League title win, sparking debate over conduct during football festivities.TORORO — Police in Tororo District have arrested eight suspected supporters
Spurs knew that victory would keep them up no matter what West Ham managed on SundaySpurs needed a point to avoid their first relegation from the top flight since 1977 and send West Ham United into the Championship instead, and only their third home league win of a dismal season ensured th
