Current Affairs
Gen. Muhoozi Lauds Youth for Backing ‘Peace’ in 2026 General Elections
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), has credited Ugandan youth for what he described as a decisive choice for peace and stability, saying their actions ensured a calm electoral process and continuity of leadership following the 2026 General Elections.
Read More »High Court Halts Uganda Music Promoters SACCO Operations Over Fraud Dispute
The High Court in Kampala has temporarily stopped the Uganda Music Promoters Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited (SACCO) from operating, following a dispute over alleged fraud, illegal takeover, and misuse of billions of Shillings in government funds.
Read More »Airtel Loses Tax Appeal, Ordered to Pay UGX 1.1 Billion to URA
The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered Airtel Uganda to pay 1.09 billion Shillings to Uganda Revenue Authority after losing a tax dispute over imported telecommunications equipment.
Read More »Government Suspends Enforcement of Trade Order After Public Outcry
The Government has suspended the enforcement of "Trade Order" operations across the country. The move follows intense pressure from the House and growing public outcry over the treatment of urban vendors.
Read More »Assistant Mufti Calls for Dialogue After Disputed Elections
Sheikh Musa Khalil, the Regional Assistant to the Mufti of Northern Uganda, has called for dialogue to heal political wounds after the just-concluded elections.
Read More »Government Intensifies Campaign on Safe External Labour Migration
The government has stepped up its nationwide campaign to promote safe and regulated external labour migration as part of its efforts to create jobs for Ugandans.
Read More »Malaria Vaccine Hesitancy Threatens Uganda’s Zero-Death Target
Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng has raised concern over growing vaccine hesitancy toward the malaria vaccine, noting that it mirrors the resistance seen when the COVID-19 vaccine was first introduced in Uganda.
Read More »Parliament Passes National Teachers Bill to Overhaul Uganda’s Education Sector
Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill, 2024, with significant amendments aimed at redefining the standards of education in Uganda.
Read More »Butaleja Woman Commits Suicide, Injures her Children
Hundreds gathered in Late John Mugeragi's home at Hahoola village, Busaba sub county yesterday, to confirm the death of one Rebecca Mbula Kalivamudhi, a woman who injured her children before committing suicide on Tuesday.
Read More »Uganda Airlines Holds 4th AGM, Signals Strong Recovery and Growth Plans
Uganda National Airline Company Limited has held its 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM), where shareholders reviewed the airline’s performance and outlined strategic priorities for future growth.
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Parliament Rejects Kiira University Name, Backs Retention of Busoga University
Parliament has pushed back against a proposal to name the planned public university in Busoga sub-region Kiira University, with Speaker Jacob Markson Oboth-Oboth urging the Government to retain the name Busoga University and undertake wider consultations before making a final decision.
