A House in mourning: Eight MPs who have died before end of 11th Parliament
Death has cast a long shadow over Uganda’s 11th Parliament, cutting short the lives of several legislators while still in active service and leaving their constituencie...
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Namayingo gold rush turns deadly as unsafe pits kill four monthly
At least four people die monthly in gold mining accidents in Namayingo District, Eastern Uganda as an unregulated rush for the precious minerals draws unemployed youth in...
Is Supporting NUP Now a Crime? Principal Judge Justice Jane Francis Abodo Faces Uganda’s Toughest LC2
The air at Senior Quarter Cell, Iriaga Ward, Laroo- Pece Division, Gulu City in Gulu district was thick with tension as residents gathered, hope mixed with frustration, w...
Kanungu: Casual Worker Cuts Off Employer’s Hand
Police in Kanungu District have launched investigations into a suspected attempted murder after a man lost his hand during a violent confrontation with a casual worker.Th...
From Banking To Farming: Dr. Richard Wemesa Is Operating A Multi-Enterprise Agribusiness With dfcu Support
Agriculture employs more than 70% of Uganda’s population, but for many households it remains subsistence, low input, low output, and highly exposed to weather and price...
Low Judiciary Funding Blamed for Remand Home Congestion in Uganda
The Chief Justice has attributed rising congestion in remand homes to funding gaps and staff shortages in the Judiciary, warning that delayed justice delivery continues t...
Govt Publishes List of Licensed Labour Export Firms
The government has released an updated list of over 120 licensed labour export companies while warning young people about increasing cases of fraud, human trafficking, an...
Students Urged to Embrace Volunteer Work to Tackle Unemployment
Students have been encouraged to take up voluntary work to build practical skills and improve their employability, as experts warn that academic qualifications alone are...
Uganda’s 2026-2031 cabinet: From fishermen and fisherwomen (symbolism) to intellectualism and competence
As Uganda approaches the swearing of the presidency, new parliament and the subsequent formation of a new cabinet, an important national conversation is beginning to take...
Greedy MPs award themselves inflation-busting pay rise
Greedy MPs are planning to grab £300 million in salaries and business expenses over the next year.They are awarding themselves a 5 percent pay rise. This includes an ext...