Atingi-Ego Rules Out Sovereignty Act as Cause of Shilling Depreciation
Bank of Uganda governor Michael Atingi-Ego has dismissed suggestions that the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, may have contributed to the recent depreciation of the shilling, attributing the currency’s...
Two Men Remanded Over Shs 2m PLE Registration Scam
Two men have been remanded to Luzira Prison over allegations of obtaining money by false pretence from people they allegedly promised to help register for the Primary Leaving Examinations...
Reckitt, Chil Group, Government launch PHASE III of Dettol Hygiene Quest, targeting 650,000 more students in Uganda
Dettol, a leading hygiene and disinfection brand under Reckitt, has launched PHASE III of the Dettol Hygiene Quest Initiative in partnership with Uganda’s Ministry of Education and Sports, and...
Four killed in Oregon elementary school shooting after bystander confronts teenage gunman
BEND, Oregon — A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in the US state of Oregon left three children and a teacher dead on Thursday, after a 16-year-old gunman...
Masaka High Court Dismisses Petition Against Aisha Ssekindi’s Election
The Masaka High Court upheld the election of State Minister for Water Aisha Ssekindi as Kalungu District Woman Member of Parliament, dismissing a petition that challenged her victory over...
JUST IN: Fire Destroys Workshops, Businesses in Kireka
A fire has gutted workshops and destroyed several businesses in Kireka, Kampala, leaving traders and other property owners counting their losses.
The fire broke out at Kireka Future workshops, opposite...
Tragic Fire Destroys Wandegeya Police Barracks
A fire broke out at Wandegeya Police Barracks in Kampala on Thursday, prompting an emergency response as police moved to secure shelter and basic necessities for affected residents.
Police said...
Minister Nyamutoro Defends Remarks on Abandoning Charcoal
Minister Phiona Nyamutoro clarifies her statements on stopping charcoal use, emphasizing clean cooking awareness rather than boasting amid public backlash.
State Minister for Minerals Phiona Nyamutoro has defended her remarks...
Gabbie Ntaate Sues YouTubers Shallom Kaweesi Over Defamation
Gospel singer Gabbie Ntaate has allegedly dragged YouTubers Shallom Kaweesi and Sula Flexible to court over defamation.
The development comes following Gabbie Ntaate expressing her disappointment with the Pentecostal church,...
CDF Muhoozi Holds Security Talks with British High Commissioner
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has held talks with the British High Commissioner to Uganda, Lisa Chesney, on strengthening...
Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda Calls for Stronger Governance to Drive Wealth Creation
The Minister for the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope West, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has underscored the strategic role of the Governance and Security Programme (GSP) in...
BoU Raises Central Bank Rate to 12% as Inflation Risks Mount
Bank of Uganda has raised its benchmark interest rate to 12% as weaker foreign exchange earnings, rising fuel costs and reduced capital inflows put pressure on the shilling and...
