Namirembe Diocese is seeking Shs3.5 billion to complete the construction of a new residence for the Bishop of Namirembe, the Right Rev Moses Banja. The new house, which is estimated to cost about Shs5 billion, is being constructed to replace the diocese’s old bishop’s residence, which is among the oldest such houses in the country….
MPs on the Public Accounts Committee (Local Government) have questioned the valuation of Luwero district’s fixed and non-fixed assets after finding that some government property had been assigned surprisingly low values. The committee, chaired by Betty Nambooze Bakireke, the Mukono Municipality MP, was examining the 2024/25 Auditor General’s report when it raised concerns about the…
The Public Accounts Committee (Local Government) has directed Nakasongola to suspend and review any deals involving the sale or purchase of district property following concerns over the undervaluation of government assets. The committee, chaired by Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze, issued the directive after examining findings in the Auditor General’s report for the 2024/25 financial…
The government, through Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has released Shs19.2 billion for the reconstruction of a 2km section of Kinawataka Road in Nakawa, Kampala. The project was officially launched during a joint event attended by the Minister for Kampala, Minsa Kabanda, KCCA executive director Sharifah Buzeki and Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo. The reconstruction…
MPs on the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) have questioned the way the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) awards contracts to private companies, citing gaps in the procurement process. The legislators raised the concerns after examining findings in the Auditor General’s report, which pointed to cases where contracts were awarded…
MPs on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have questioned Wakiso district officials over the management and recovery of more than Shs3bn disbursed to youth and women, amid concerns that some of the money went to ghost beneficiaries. The MPs raised the concerns while scrutinising the Auditor General’s report for the financial year 2024/25. The money…
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), a political pressure group associated with Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has held its second baraza in Tororo, to raise concerns about corruption, land disputes and other community challenges. The baraza, held at Omoro Primary School, attracted residents and community representatives from Tororo, Buganda, Bugisu, Malaba and surrounding areas. PLU secretary…
The Entebbe High Court circuit has inspected a disputed 306-acre piece of land at Nakigalala in Wakiso, including the remains of a family graveyard that relatives say was destroyed during the construction of the Entebbe Expressway. The court visit was led by Assistant Registrar Rashida Butanula, who toured parts of the contested land, spoke to…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and members of the Dawoodi Bohra community in Bukasa Parish have joined efforts to plant trees along Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin Road as part of efforts to protect the environment and improve the quality of life in the area. The tree-planting exercise was led by…
Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) supporter Daniel Izale has picked up nomination forms to contest the Adjumani West County parliamentary seat, which fell vacant following the death of former Second Deputy Prime Minister Gen Moses Ali. Gen Moses Ali, who was also the Adjumani West MP, died at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala on July 18,…
By 8 am on Tuesday, August 11, legislators on Parliament’s Committee on Physical Infrastructure, chaired by Mwine Mpaka, had arrived at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) headquarters in Kampala for a fact-finding visit into the operations of the corporation and the use of €60,000 (Shs 257 million) allocated for refurbishment and related activities. The committee is…
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has pledged to continue the fight against corruption, saying the vice remains a major obstacle to Uganda’s development. PLU secretary general Fadil Twalla made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from the Tororo region ahead of an anti-corruption campaign scheduled for August 29, 2026. Twalla said the…
The UNICEF Representative to Uganda, Dr Robin Nandy, has called on Uganda’s young people to actively support government efforts to address climate change and build resilience against its growing effects. Speaking at the opening of a three-day national conference for children and youth on climate change, Dr Nandy said Uganda’s youthful population presents a major…
The minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sanjay Tanna has called on the Indian community in Uganda to take advantage of the country’s favourable investment climate and continue investing in the country’s economic development. Tanna made the remarks during a ceremony that honoured three distinguished public servants of Indian origin. They included Tanna himself, High…
One of the nine people accused in a case involving Pastor Robert Kayanja has told court that he was never the manager of Kayanja’s Kiryandongo farm, contradicting what the prosecution said was his previous position. Regan Ssentongo made the remarks during cross examination before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Adams Byarugaba as the prosecution continued presenting…
The urban landscape of Mukono Municipality is undergoing a remarkable, modern transformation as civil works on the Shs 43 billion road upgrade project enter their final stages. The project, funded by the World Bank and implemented by Stirling Civil Engineering Limited covers 9.72 kilometres of roads linking key residential, commercial and trading centres. The upgraded…
Private school owners have urged the government to replace the suspension of school tours with stronger transport safety measures, arguing that educational trips are an essential part of Uganda’s curriculum and are not responsible for the country’s rising number of road crashes. The appeal follows the Ministry of Education and Sports’ decision to suspend all…
The police are investigating the alleged destruction of an ancestral graveyard belonging to the estate of the late Muwanga Omuweesi at Nakigalala, near the Entebbe Expressway in Wakiso. Detectives attached to Kajjansi Police Station have registered a case of alleged disturbance of the peace of the dead following a complaint filed by Benjamin Kalumba Ssebuliba,…
The Minister of Lands, Judith Nabakooba, has defended the government’s decision to stop current Local Council chairpersons from participating in land transactions, warning that those involved in illegal land dealings will eventually be held accountable. Nabakooba made the remarks while opening an orientation programme for newly elected Members of Parliament on land governance at Parliament….
Mengo has announced that Watoto Ministries will host this year’s thanksgiving service to mark the 33rd anniversary of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II’s coronation. Speaking while unveiling the programme for the celebrations, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga said the annual thanksgiving is held to commemorate the Kabaka’s coronation, which remains a significant milestone in Buganda’s history…
The High Court has dismissed an application by city dentist Dr Lule Ntwatwa seeking to halt criminal proceedings against him over the disputed ownership of land in Katanga in Wandegeya. Justice Paul Gadenya Wolimbwa ruled that the application had no merit because the complaints raised were largely procedural issues that should be addressed through the…
Following a strict seven-day ultimatum issued by the minister for Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, the Namungoona-Bwaise section of the Kampala Northern Bypass has turned into a hive of activity, with construction now continuing day and night. The contractor, Stirling Civil Engineering Limited, has introduced a 24-hour working schedule to complete the final stages of…
Over 700 Ugandans evacuated from South Africa have been taken to the National Leadership Institute (NALI) at Kyankwanzi for rehabilitation and mental orientation as the government responds to renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The acting minister for Foreign Affairs, Haruna Kasolo, said the programme is intended to help returnees adjust to life back home…
Buganda has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the central government to improve service delivery and promote development across the country. Speaking during a meeting between leaders of the Buganda and the central government, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga said the Kabaka welcomed the renewed engagement and was pleased to see both sides strengthening their…
Buganda has approved a budget of Shs 409.3 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, with a strong focus on improving household incomes, expanding education, promoting agriculture, creating jobs for young people and improving healthcare. The budget, which was passed by the Lukiiko, represents a 34% increase from the Shs 305.5 billion approved for the 2025/26…
Amos Bagonza, the LCV councillor for Makerere University Ward, today led a group of youth to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) headquarters demanding the release of a list of KCCA employees and their respective responsibilities. The group said their action followed a petition submitted to KCCA’s Human Resource Directorate on June 11, 2026, seeking information…
Makindye division councillors yesterday elected John Tugaineyo as speaker and Siraje Bukenya as his deputy during the first sitting of the new council. The speakership race attracted two candidates, including Tugaineyo of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and Erias Ssemwogerere of the National Unity Platform (NUP). Tugaineyo won the election after securing 30 votes against…
The chancellor of Makerere University, Dr Crispus Kiyonga, has urged graduates to become role models in the fight against corruption. Kiyonga made the remarks during the 19th graduation ceremony of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), where 751 students graduated in various disciplines. The graduates received certificates, diplomas and postgraduate diplomas. “As graduates, you need to…
The minister of state for Higher Education, Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo, has called on students pursuing medical professions to uphold high professional standards to improve healthcare service delivery in Uganda. Speaking while officiating at the ninth graduation ceremony of Kibuli Muslim Hospital Health Training School, Muyingo said healthcare workers carry a huge responsibility because human…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has warned media houses against distorting information related to court proceedings at Mmengo Court. The warning was issued during a harmonisation meeting held at the commission’s headquarters in Bugolobi, bringing together three pastors: Robert Kayanja of Miracle Centre Cathedral, David Kiganda, and Jackson Ssenyonga. Kayanja had earlier petitioned the UCC,…
John Walugembe, the executive director of the Federation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (FSME), has called for a structured dialogue to resolve tensions following the suspension of roadside vendor evictions. Walugembe said a multi-stakeholder committee should be established to bring together key actors and affected traders to find a lasting solution. “We need a committee…
The minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, has warned Ugandans against spreading rumours about fellow politicians to the president, saying the practice fuels blackmail and internal divisions. Babalanda made the remarks at House of Prayer Ministries during a prayer service held for the President Museveni and his cabinet ahead of the anticipated swearing-in of…
The executive director of the Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises (FSME), John Walugembe, has called on local authorities to immediately suspend all demolition operations targeting small businesses until clear guidelines and alternative trading spaces are provided for affected vendors. Walugembe made the call in response to a nationwide crackdown on informal trade that began…
Hundreds of Ugandans turned up at a one-day medical camp in Luwero Town Council today, as the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) and a coalition of partners intensified a nationwide drive to screen for cancer and educate communities about the dangers of leaving the disease undetected. The camp was supported by Kiwoko Hospital, the Uganda Protestant…
KCCA councillor, Yasini Omari, has questioned the mandate of the authority’s disciplinary committee, arguing that it lacks the powers to hear his petition on committee appointments and alleged conflicts of interest. Omari, the lord councillor representing Makindye East II, appeared before the committee on rules, procedures and discipline following a referral by the KCCA Speaker…
The Bishop of Namirembe Diocese, Moses Banja, has urged newly elected leaders across the country to support one another for the development of Uganda. Banja made the remarks at his residence in Namirembe on Friday, shortly before joining Christians for the Way of the Cross. “I understand that in the recently concluded elections there were…
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has urged the public to promote peace, unity and stability as a way of reducing the growing number of refugees in the country. In his Easter message delivered at his residence in Namirembe, Kaziimba said Uganda is currently hosting more than two million refugees…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) spent more than Shs 800 million on the 2025 Kampala City Festival, its executive director Sharifah Buzeki has said. The 2025 festival was held at Kololo Independence Grounds and aimed to bring together business communities, city residents and corporate organisations to interact with customers and showcase their products and…
There was drama at Mwanga II Magistrate’s Court after a forensic expert admitted he had been in contact with one of the accused persons in the ongoing Pastor Robert Kayanja case. Court heard that Enock Kanene, a forensic expert, communicated with Israel Wasswa, a bodyguard to Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga, who is among eight suspects accused…
The Mwanga II court has halted an attempt by a suspect to record proceedings as a state digital forensic expert continued his testimony in the Pastor Robert Kayanja case. The incident occurred shortly after the witness, Enock Kanene, a certified digital forensic examiner attached to the Naguru Cyber Crime Department, took the stand. Chief state…
Ugandans who worked in Iraq and Afghanistan under private security contracts have asked the government to help them secure compensation, saying their agreements were not fully honoured. Operating under the umbrella body War Zone Returnees of Iraq and Afghanistan, the group says it has written to several authorities in Uganda and the United States but…
Makerere University Business School (MUBS) has held its first professorial inaugural lecture ceremony at its main campus in Nakawa, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s academic life. Speaking at the event, the MUBS principal, Prof Moses Muhwezi, said the lecture allows professors to explain the contribution they have made in their fields of study…
The Miracle Centre Cathedral in Lubaga will hold a special prayer service for families affected by ongoing conflicts in different parts of the world. The service will take place on March 7, 2026, as the world prepares to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8. Miracle Centre leaders said the prayers would focus on mothers,…
Mwanga II Court has rejected video and photographic evidence presented by defence lawyers in the ongoing trial of men accused of blackmailing Pastor Robert Kayanja. The court, presided over by Magistrate Adams Byarugaba, ruled that a qualified technical expert must first verify the source and authenticity of the digital material before it can be admitted…
The Uganda Social Educational Welfare Association (UGASEWA), a charity organization established by Indians, has held its annual Ramadan orphanage and mosques charity programme, bringing together sponsors, volunteers, and community members to support vulnerable groups during Ramadan. The event, held at Mukwano Mall in Kampala, saw the distribution of food items worth Shs 140 million to…
Mercy Kanyesigye, the National Female Youth MP-elect, has raised concerns over the recently concluded youth elections, saying they were marred by voter bribery, intimidation and threats allegedly carried out by security officers. The elections were held on February 6 2026 in Hoima and were conducted through an electoral college system. Kanyesigye won with 216 votes,…
More than 500 residents living in Nsowe Forest Reserve in Maddu, have expressed anger over what they describe as continued mistreatment by alleged security operatives deployed in the area. The complaints follow a recent attack on George Tumusiime, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairperson of Kalusiima village. Tumusiime told reporters that he was beaten by…
The minister of state for Youth, Balaam Barugahara has urged the Kampala lord mayor-elect, Ronald Balimwezo, to work closely with President Museveni to accelerate the development of the city. Barugahara said Kampala does not need a mayor who opposes every initiative from the central government purely on the basis of political affiliation, but one who…
The Mwanga II Magistrate, Adams Byarugaba, has warned defence lawyers representing nine accused persons in a blackmail case involving Pastor Robert Kayanja to stop what he described as repeated and unjustified excuses that have delayed the trial for years. The accused are facing charges of blackmail and conspiracy, arising from allegations that they attempted to…
More than 100 election observers under the Ushahidi Foundation have undergone training to prepare them to observe Uganda’s forthcoming general elections in January 2026. The training focused on the role of accredited observers, their conduct at polling stations and how to report irregularities. Jacinta Kasozi, an official from the Electoral Commission (EC), told the trainees…
