Refugee crisis: Uganda turns to China amid US funding cuts
The Government of Uganda has appealed to financially capable countries to each contribute at least $1 million (Shs3.7 billion) towards refugee support, following signific...
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Ggaba kindergarten killings: Suspect contemplated suicide in the past, says doctor
A doctor, who works as a police surgeon, told the High Court sitting in Ggaba, Kampala that Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the killing of four toddlers at...
Uganda forced to rethink financing as donor cuts disrupt UN programmes
KAMPALA — A sudden withdrawal of donor funds has pushed Uganda and its development partners to confront a difficult reality: the era of relying heavily on external...
Pretoria-Based Congolese Businessman Killed in Kinshasa
Congolese businessman based in South Africa has been killed in Kinshasa, authorities said, with several suspects arrested and a main suspect still on the run.Amisi Issa V...
Vendors Strike as Authorities Evict Taxi Operators from Balikyewuunya Roadside Market in Luweero
Business ground to a halt in Luweero’s Balikyewuunya roadside market after vendors went on strike protesting the eviction of taxi operators, with traders warning t...
Thrones wobble?
The once-seemingly impenetrable fortress surrounding Speaker Anita Among is showing its first visible cracks. The first signs emerged months ago when Norbert Mao, the Min...
Uganda set for showdown talks with Vitol as global oil disruptions bite
The Bahrain-based subsidiary of Vitol, the world’s largest independent oil trading firm, has faced major disruptions after Iran restricted access through the Strai...
Busoga University land saga deepens as residents protest forceful evictions
Kamuli, Uganda: A fresh dispute has erupted over land belonging to Busoga University in Kamuli District, with residents accusing security personnel of forceful evictions...
Uganda gets $540 million funding for cities, municipalities
World Bank officials led by Qimiao Fan World Bank Division Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, and Uganda met President Museveni and Ministry of Finance officials at Nak...
Balaam donates motorcycle to Publicity Nateete
Balaam Ateenyi has pledged and delivered a motorcycle to Publicity Nateete after his request during a media appearance.Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs Ba...