Current Affairs
Uganda Raises Concerns over Sloppy Execution of World Bank Projects
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has asked the World Bank for a review of its funded projects to at least make them work.
Read More »Elderly Grant Expansion at Risk Over Shortfall
Parliament has asked the government to increase funding to the social protection programme targeting older persons, popularly known as the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE).
Read More »Security Guard in Mawanda Road Gold, Cash Theft Arrested
The private sector has spoken against the proposed tax reforms, warning Parliament that some of the measures risk constraining investment, deepening informality, and undermining post-pandemic economic recovery.
Read More »Private Sector Warns More Tax Reforms Could Stall Investment
The private sector has spoken against the proposed tax reforms, warning Parliament that some of the measures risk constraining investment, deepening informality, and undermining post-pandemic economic recovery.
Read More »UPDF Launches Disaster Response Training in Bulambuli
The training, which commenced on April 12, is being held in Bulugeni Town Council and will run until April 25.
Read More »Developing Countries Launch First-Ever Borrower’s Platform
Developing countries took a major step to rebalance the global financial system on 15 April, launching the first-ever Borrowers’ Platform during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) serving as its secretariat.
Read More »Constitutional Court Convenes Special Session to Clear Petitions
The Constitutional Court has commenced a high-profile, one-day special session to hear 12 constitutional petitions.
Read More »Adeke Takes FDC Whip Role After Nsibambi Crosses Floor
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has appointed Soroti City Woman Member of Parliament Anne Adeke Ebaju as its new Party Whip, replacing Yusuf Nsibambi, who recently defected to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
Read More »Ggaba Trial Continues Amidst ULS Move to Halt Proceedings
The trial of Christopher Okello Onyum resumed today despite the Uganda Law Society's request to halt the proceedings.
Read More »NIRA Suspends Distribution of IDs in Kwania Sub Counties
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) office in Kwania has suspended the distributions of National Identity Cards in two sub counties in the district.
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NUP Opens Vetting for Kalangala Woman MP By-Election
The vetting of successful applicants is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will then undergo a technical assessment and a public debate before the party’s leadership announces the final flagbearer.
