Uganda to earn over Shs2.2t from first oil exploration in 2026/27
State Minister for Finance in charge of General Duties, Henry Musasizi, during the presentation for the 2026/27 Ministerial Policy Statement before Parliament’s Committ...
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Staff Shortages, Crumbling Infrastructure And Frozen Funds: The Crisis Quietly Threatening Busitema University’s Future
Busitema University has been quietly expanding its reach across eastern Uganda, establishing campuses in Namasagali, Pallisa, Mbale, and Arapai, and steadily increasing s...
OIL PALM PROJECT IN TROUBLE! Billions Idle, Land Unused, Factory Stalled — Has Masaba Outstayed Her Welcome?
The National Oil Palm Project (NOPP), once hailed as a transformative agro-industrial lifeline for Uganda’s rural farmers, is now sinking under the weight of delays, un...
BIG INTERVIEW: Boda-bodas will be reduced in the city under new transport plan - Gen Katumba
'Boda-bodas have provided employment. If tomorrow we decided to remove them, what would happen to the young men who depend on them? Each rider supports several people. So...
MPs urge caution as government moves to ban old taxis
A number of legislators have expressed mixed reactions to a government proposal to phase out old taxis from Kampala and other urban roads, as authorities push to improve...
Top 10 military hospitals in Uganda and how to access their services
These facilities vary in size and capability, ranging from small barracks hospitals to large referral centres equipped with specialised services. The Uganda People’s De...
Kireka 14Bn Market Project Cleared As IGG Brings Stakeholders Together
Deputy IGG Anna Muhairwe greets an old man after the Kireka market redevelopment-related meeting at Kira Municipal Council headquarters. Deputy IGG Ann Muhairwe arrives t...
NRM Leaders in Apac clash over Shs186m campaign money
According to several local party leaders, the Shs186 million was deposited on January 13, 2026 into Apac district party account at Centenary Bank.Apac, Uganda: A bitter d...
Africa’s one-dose cure brings sleeping sickness elimination within reach
SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s long battle against sleeping sickness may be approaching its final chapter as a new single-dose therapy gains international regu...
Rakai RDC Sarah Kiyimba Takes on Land Grabbers, Eyes Bigger Role in Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s Next Government
RAKAI — In a region long plagued by bitter land wrangles and fraud, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rakai, Sarah Kiyimba, has emerged as one of the most voc...