Gov’t set to introduce digital tracking system for Ugandans traveling abroad for work
Government plans to introduce a digital tracking system for Ugandans who travel abroad for work under the labour externalisation programme.
State Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Hon. Simon...
Bebe Cool unveils much-anticipated ‘NO RISK’ EP
Ugandan music icon Bebe Cool, widely known as the King of the Uganda Music Industry, has released his highly anticipated new EP, NO RISK, out now on all streaming...
Amuria District Woman MP Etilu released after one month in detention
Amuria District Woman MP Maggie Etilu has announced her release after nearly three weeks of what she described as “unlawful detention”, ending days of speculation and concern over her...
Sports budget maintained at Shs460.78 Billion in FY 2026/27
Uganda’s sports budget has been placed at Shs460.78 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, with the government putting fresh money into preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The...
Government has allocated Shs2.26 Trillion to Agro-Industrialisation
Government has allocated Shs2.26 trillion to agro-industrialisation in the 2026/27 Budget, with spending directed to research, irrigation, extension services, inputs, post-harvest handling, agro-processing, certification and market access.
Finance Minister Henry...
Government Allocates Shs2.07 Trillion to Boost Energy Sector in 2026/27
Government has allocated Shs2.07 trillion to energy development in the 2026/27 financial year, with focus on power generation, transmission, rural electrification and industrial power connections.
According to the Budget Speech,...
Uganda Tourism Pageant, EgyptAir Forge New Cooperation Deal
Miss Tourism Uganda has signed a strategic partnership with EgyptAir in a move aimed at boosting tourism promotion and strengthening cultural ties between Uganda and Egypt.
The agreement, which officials...
Museveni unveils Dennis Katungi as deputy ED at media centre
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed the long-serving head of communications and media relations at Uganda Media Centre as the substantive Deputy Executive Director.
The position fell vacant in 2020 when...
Three candidates to vie for Kalangala District Woman MP by-election
The Electoral Commission (EC) nominated three candidates on the first day of nominations for the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election.
The candidates are vying to fill a seat...
16-year-old student found dead at her home
The police in Mbale city, Eastern Uganda, are investigating the death of a 16-year-old student of Mbale High School who was found dead at her home in Industrial Division.
The...
Besigye Faces Crucial Day in Court as State Opens Treason Case With 10 Witnesses
Veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye is set for a crucial day in court today as the State officially opens its treason case against him at the High Court in...
Uganda Sovereignty Law Faces Constitutional Challenge Over Rights Concerns
A group of 14 activists, politicians, journalists and civil society figures has petitioned the Constitutional Court of Uganda seeking to have the newly enacted Protection of Sovereignty Act declared...
