Govt to save Shs24b in holiday spending cuts
The government expects to save about Shs24 billion annually after suspending funding for national public holiday celebrations beginning Financial Year (FY)2026/2027, the...
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France Opens Applications for Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships for Ugandan Students
The Embassy of France in Uganda has officially opened applications for its 2026/2027 Master’s Degree Scholarship Programme, offering fully funded study opportuniti...
Gov't Announces Nationwide UPDF Recruitment of 10,200 Personnel for FY 2026/27
The Government has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise for the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), targeting 10,200 personnel in the Financial Year 2026...
Chaos at Mbarara Central Market as Vendors Find Shops Locked by Unknown Individuals
Mbarara City – Business operations at Mbarara Central Market were disrupted on Tuesday morning after dozens of vendors arrived to find their shops locked by indivi...
Police Arrest Two Over Manufacture and Distribution of Counterfeit Lubricants in Gulu City
Security officers in Gulu City have intercepted an alleged counterfeit lubricant operation following an intelligence-led raid that uncovered suspected fake motor vehicle...
Police Hunt Ronnie Mulindwa After Kira Raid Uncovers Suspected Online Exploitation Network
Some of the suspects arrested during the police raid at a house in Kira Municipality. Inset: Ronnie Mulindwa, who is wanted by police and remains on the run as investigat...
State Opposes Bail for Kivumbi, 24 Co-Accused in Terror Case
Former Butambala County MP Muwanga Kivumbi at the International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala.The State has opposed the bail application of former Butambal...
Uganda’s betting companies withhold Shs 2.6bn in winning claims
Lotteries and gaming operators in Uganda withheld at least Shs 2.6 billion in winning claims from 125 players in the current financial year.According to the National Lott...
FY 2026/27 National Budget Reading Set for June 11
KAMPALA — The Government will on June 11, 2026, present the national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, with officials promising a private sector-driven spendi...
NEMA Cracks Down on Kajjansi Wetland Encroachers, Arrests Suspects
The National Environment Management Authority has intensified enforcement against wetland encroachment in Kajjansi, halting illegal construction activities and arresting...