Finance Ministry Seeks Parliament Approval for Shs16.8Bn Tax Waivers
The Ministry of Finance is requesting Parliament to approve tax remissions totaling over Shs16.8 billion for the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC), K-Roma Limited, and Ankole Western University.
The...
Parliament Orders Probe into Mukono School Bus-Train Crash After MP Raises Safety Concerns
KAMPALA, Uganda — Parliament has directed the Committee on Physical Infrastructure to investigate last Friday’s fatal school bus-train collision in Mukono District, after concerns were raised over railway crossing...
Health Minister Baryomunsi Moves to Revisit Medical Internship Funding Decision
KAMPALA, Uganda — Health Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has said he will present a Cabinet paper seeking a review of the government’s decision on medical internship facilitation, following concerns...
Kasule Lumumba: Government Inquiry Into Nation Media Group Closure Still Ongoing
KAMPALA — ICT and National Guidance Minister Justine Kasule Lumumba has said the government is yet to conclude its inquiry into the closure of Nation Media Group (NMG) operations...
Police arrest a man who posed as a woman to secure employment as a domestic worker
Police have arrested a man who allegedly posed as a woman in order to secure employment as a domestic worker before stealing from the household that hired him.
The suspect...
Katikamu North MP Denis Sekabira petitions Parliament over Luwero–Kiwoko Road Delays
Katikamu North MP Denis Sekabira has petitioned Parliament over what he calls unacceptable delays in the Shs93 billion Luwero–Kiwoko–Butalangu road project, contracted to Dott Services Limited.
The 29.7km road, launched...
MPs Seek Answers from Works Minister Over Rising Road Crashes, Delayed Road Projects
KAMPALA — Parliament's Committee on Physical Infrastructure has directed the Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, to appear before it on Tuesday to explain the continued increase in...
UPRS Chairperson Tells Artists: “Attend AGM, Don’t Only Complain Online”
Kampala, Uganda - The Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS) Board Chairperson has called on artists to engage more actively with the organisation’s leadership by attending Annual General Meetings (AGMs)...
Local Government Minister Justine Nameere Supports Tough Stand on Corruption
Kampala, Uganda - Local Government Minister Justine Nameere has backed a tough approach in the fight against corruption, saying efforts to eliminate the vice should receive support regardless of...
Besigye Seeks Court Ruling on Legal Representation Before Treason Case Proceeds
KAMPALA, Uganda — Four-time presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye has asked the High Court to suspend proceedings in his treason case until it first rules on a dispute surrounding...
Ecobank Uganda Celebrates Legacy of Outgoing Chair Munanyeza, Director Nagawa
Ecobank Uganda today honored its outgoing Board Chairperson, Richard Munanyeza, and outgoing Board Director, Fatuma Sentongo Nagawa, during a farewell dinner held at the Grand Ballroom, Four Points by...
Police Officers Stranded as Fire Ravages Nsambya Barracks
At least one residential unit was extensively damaged after fire broke out at the family quarters of Nsambya Police Barracks in Kampala on Sunday night.
The blaze started at about...
