Heavy Security Deployed Ahead of Museveni’s Lira Tour
The visit follows an invitation by Joseph Ocwet, Director General of the External Security Organization, and is expected to draw large crowds from across the region.Accor...
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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...
Uganda Records 2 Million Births in 2025 as Health System Struggles to Keep Pace
Uganda recorded approximately 2 million births in 2025, according to Dr Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, who warned that rapid population...
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...
Transport Ministry proposes UGX 8.3 trillion budget for roads, rail and air
Uganda and Kenya agree on SGR standards to link their conflicting rail systems, advancing the massive regional infrastructure project.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ministr...
OPINION: 623 Cases, UGX 2 Trillion at Stake: Why Uganda Must Rethink How Banking Disputes Are Resolved:
At the heart of Uganda’s Commercial Court sits a quiet crisis with far-reaching economic consequences: 623 unresolved banking cases locking up an estimated UGX 2 t...
The good and bad 2026/27 govt tax plans
Activists show support to raising PAYE threshold but call for even a higher level of UGX 600,000.Kampala, Uganda | URN | The business community, economists and civil soci...
Mityana Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Street Vending
Authorities in Mityana Municipality have intensified enforcement of the trade order policy as part of ongoing efforts to restore order and improve business operations in...
Govt boosts Kagumba HCIII with Shs 128m medical equipment
Kamuli, Uganda: The government has strengthened healthcare service delivery in Kamuli District with the donation of medical equipment worth Shs 128 million to Kagumba Hea...
KCCA Moves to Tighten Transport Regulation with New Public Transport Management Bill
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has intensified efforts to restore order in the city’s transport sector, with councilors scrutinising a proposed law aime...