At 62: Singapore innovates, Uganda struggles with waste
The 62nd independence event is happening when Uganda’s economy is ailing with a worsening trade deficit at $ 247.93 million as of June 2024. This is in addition...
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NCHE to invalidate 2,000 Busoga University degrees
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has said it will not recognise the academic credentials of at least 2,025 students who have been studying at the Iganga-b...
Govt pushes for mercury free options for artisanal miners
The government has renewed its call to phase out the use of mercury among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners (ASGM), citing severe health risks and environmental pollu...
Refugees, host communities fight over livestock
In 60 days, Mr Peter Arape, the refugee welfare officer II for Agojo Refugee Settlement in Ciforo Sub-county, Adjumani District, mediated 14 conflicts between refugees an...
Policeman detained for defiling primary six girlÂ
A policeman in the Eastern district of Kamuli has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old primary six pupil in Kisozi Village, Buzaaya County. The victimâÂ...
Busoga University lecturing despite licence revocation
Iganga-based Busoga University is conducting lectures despite the revocation of its licence seven years ago, Daily Monitor has learnt. The University, which was fou...
Let diplomatic passports be for the right people
Recent reports that the Ugandan government is investigating the issuance of diplomatic passports to ordinary citizens are both alarming and necessary. Diplomatic passport...
Kinshasa puts Uganda House on notice over unpaid taxes
The Anti-Fraud Brigade of Kinshasa City in the DR Congo have threatened to seize a commercial house, Uganda House, owned by the Uganda government in Kinshasa over non-pay...
Lukwago halts alternative land acquisition for waste management over report
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has has issued a directive halting the acquisition of alternative land for waste management. “I hereby invoke the powers of...
PSFU asks govt to address delays in paying domestic arrears
Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has asked government to ensure that electricity costs are reduced in the 2025/26 financial to improve competitiveness. PSFU also w...