Besigye Trial Opens In His Absence, first Prosecution Witness Testifies
The High Court in Kampala began hearing the treason case against jailed opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye in his absence. At the commencement of the trial, the prose...
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Iran’s oil exports down to ‘zero barrels,’ says US Energy Secretary
Top Trump administration official says US is able to get 8-9 million barrels of oil out of the Persian Gulf, while Iran’s exports have fallen to zero. US Energy Secreta...
Museveni calls for stronger gov’t-private sector partnership to drive industrialisation
President Yoweri Museveni has called for a stronger partnership between government and the private sector to accelerate Uganda’s industrialisation, deepen regional inte...
Besigye associates Ingrid, Nyanjura go into hiding after arrest threats as case resumes
The two opposition figures, who have attended almost every court session since Besigye was charged, are said to have received information that they would be targeted if t...
Rotary seeks Shs 5bn to complete Nsambya cancer centre
Rotary Uganda is seeking to raise Shs 5 billion to complete the construction and equipping of a specialised cancer treatment centre at St Francis Hospital, Nsambya.The st...
Uganda Clarifies Who Qualifies for Tax Remission as Musasizi Sets Out Criteria
Uganda’s Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has clarified the conditions and procedure taxpayers must meet to have tax liabilities considered for remission under Section 4...
National Lotteries Board removes illegal gaming billboards in Gayaza, Kyanja, Najjera
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has removed illegal gaming advertisements from billboards in Gayaza, Kyanja, Najjera and along the Nalya Ntinda...
Govt Steps Up Road Safety Crackdown on Buses, Trucks
Commissioner Winstone Katushabe leading today’s inspection along Bombo roadKAMPALA — The government on Tuesday intensified a major road safety crackdown along the Kam...
Gov’t Drops Plan to Make Medical Internship a Graduation Requirement
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Government has reversed a proposal that would have required medical students to complete internship before they could graduate from medical school...
Namagunga Dismisses Anti-Government Allegations as 800 Girls Complete Patriotism Course
School leaders have rejected claims that Namagunga opposes government education policies, while urging graduates to promote peace, responsible citizenship and Uganda’s...