Politics

Ssenyonyi faults government over selective bailouts to private firms

The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has criticised the government for selectively bailing out private companies without clear benefits to Ugandans. Ssenyonyi made the remarks on Tuesday during the launch of the opposition’s Alternative Budget Priority Areas for the 2026/27 financial year at Parliament. “Our approach is guided by fiscal discipline, realism and prioritisation,”…

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Uganda secures Shs 2.1 trillion boost for infrastructure development in 10 cities

The World Bank has approved an $80m (about Shs2.1 trillion) grant to support the second phase of the Uganda Cities and Municipalities Infrastructure Development (UCMID) programme. The programme will focus on improving urban infrastructure and strengthening institutional capacity in selected local governments. The minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, said the funding…

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Parliament signs MoU with PSFU to enhance engagements on climate change

The Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Climate Change (UPFCC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and Climate Change Hub International aimed at strengthening climate governance, legislative capacity and stakeholder coordination. The partnership, witnessed by key stakeholders including the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) and the Women in Extractives…

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They were sentenced to 35 years for murder. Court said the ‘circumstantial evidence’ used to convict them was weak

On August 17, 2015, Jane Nyamagambo appeared to be in a good mood as she spent the evening drinking at a popular bar in Fort Portal with Augustine Byaruhanga, Alex Magezi, and others. However, later in the night, she disappeared. Her body was discovered the following morning, floating in Lake Edward. Medical evidence showed that…

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Mubiru was suspended twice by the engineers board for misconduct. He defeated them twice in court

Fredrick Mubiru, a veteran civil engineer, has won a legal battle against the Engineers Registration Board after the High Court ruled that his suspension from practice was unfair and unlawful. In early 2024, several complaints were made against Mubiru by the National Building Review Board (NBRB). Mubiru, who runs Macro Technics Limited, was accused of…

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A forex trader went to withdraw money from Ecobank. The manager locked him in the toilet, alerted police

Gabriel Achuk, a South Sudanese businessman who claimed he was locked inside the toilet of Ecobank at the Oasis Mall branch, where he had gone to withdraw money, has lost the case against the bank because his affidavit was “defective and incompetent”. Achuk had gone to court accusing the bank and police of violating his…

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A celebrity couple sued a fertility centre for messing up the IVF proceedure. They want their identity to remain confidential

Justice Joyce Kavuma has allowed a request by a couple suing a fertility hospital in Bugolobi to keep their identities secret once court proceedings begin. The ruling followed an application filed by their lawyer, Fahim Matovu of Katende, Ssempebwa and Company Advocates, in a planned civil suit against Healingway Hospital and Healingway Fertility Centre, both…

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Who captured Uganda and how can it be reclaimed?

ASUMAN KIYINGI Gawaya Tegulle’s recent warning about judicial appointments should dispel any lingering belief that Uganda’s governance crisis is accidental. He argues that tampering with the bench is equivalent to snapping the spinal cord of a republic. The question is no longer whether the republic is in danger, but whether it still meaningfully exists. Earlier…

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State House needs additional Shs 1.5bn to recruit more advisors for Museveni

The State House has indicated that several slots for senior presidential advisors and presidential assistants remain unfilled. According to the ministerial policy statement for the presidency for the financial year 2026/2027, at least 27 slots are yet to be filled. For instance, 9 slots for senior presidential advisor (Investment) remain vacant. According to the report,…

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RDC operations, NALI affected by budget cuts, says Babalanda

The National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi has missed out on additional funding in the proposed 2026/27 budget, despite strong recommendations from the Presidential Affairs committee of Parliament. The minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, told journalists that several critical items under the Office of the President remain underfunded for the next financial year. Appearing…

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Robert Mukiza’s future uncertain as UIA faces restructuring plans

The five-year tenure of Robert Mukiza as director general of the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is set to expire this month, raising fresh questions about the agency’s leadership and future direction. It remains unclear whether Mukiza will seek reappointment. However, sources within the authority say discussions about succession and institutional restructuring are already under way….

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UN Women, Equity Bank Uganda sign deal to boost women’s financial inclusion

UN Women and Equity Bank Uganda have signed a partnership to advance women’s economic empowerment and financial inclusion in Uganda. The agreement was signed at Equity Bank’s boardroom at Church House on Kampala Road. The two-year partnership, running from April 2026 to March 2028, will focus on supporting women, including those in refugee-hosting communities, to…

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EAMV backs Kabaka Run with Shs 10 million

A pair of surgical gloves, a cultural celebration, and a multi-trillion national plan converged at Bulange on 31 March 2026, highlighting how industry, tradition, and public policy are increasingly aligned in Uganda’s development agenda. At the seat of the Buganda government, East African Medical Vitals (EAMV) managing director Brian Kavuya handed a Shs 10m cheque…

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PAC wants contract for construction of the Cancer Institute cancelled over delays

Goretti Namugga, the chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), has called for the cancellation of a construction contract at the Uganda Cancer Institute, citing prolonged delays in delivering a planned 350-bed hospital. Namugga, who also represents Mawogola South, made the remarks while meeting officials from the institute at Parliament on Tuesday. She said the…

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Stanbic Bank installs Shs 100 million solar lighting at Kabalye police school

Stanbic Bank Uganda has installed solar-powered lighting equipment worth Shs 100 million at the Kabalye Police National Training School. Located in Masindi, the training school has in recent years struggled with inadequate lighting, which has affected evening training sessions and raised security concerns. The situation has been particularly difficult given the large number of recruits…

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KCCA reveals it spent Shs 800m on 2025 city festival as it gears up for this year’s edition [VIDEO]

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…

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