During the nationwide accountability Barazas led by _Hon. Barugahara Balaam, Minister of Local Government Ugandans have spoken boldly about corruption. From inflated contracts to extortion for services. But among the loudest whispers that finally made it to the microphone is the most degrading vice of all. Sex for jobs. Sex for promotions. Sex for survival ...

Uganda has taken a major step in forensic science with the development of rapid DNA testing capacity, marking a milestone in disaster victim identification and criminal investigations. The breakthrough was unveiled during the pioneer graduation events of the National Forensic Sciences University (India), Uganda Campus, in partnership with ThermoFisher ...

By Denis Jjuuko Ten years ago, Kampala was all the rage. Uber, the global taxi hailing app launched in Kampala with fanfare. The razzmatazz that comes with a global brand that promises to change the world. All our transport problems, at least in Kampala, would be sorted. It was cool to order a Uber or […] The post #OutToLunch: Ubers abrupt exit calls for ...

Long delays in accessing Parish Development Model (PDM) funds, alleged illegal deductions, fear of reporting corruption and limited youth representation on PDM committees have emerged as some of the key challenges raised during Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwas assessment of the programme in Ruhinda North. Tayebwa, together with district political and ...

The National Youth Cadres Association has launched its Strategic Plan for the Financial Year 2026/2027, outlining measures to strengthen youth participation in Ugandas socio-economic transformation, advance the Tenfold Growth Strategy and promote environmental conservation. The strategic plan was launched at Nakasero Primary School playground in Kampala, ...

KAMPALA, UGANDA Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Secretary General Fadil Twalla has called on 40 former opposition members from Kasese District to join the movements nationwide anti-corruption drive following their defecting from opposition parties. The groupcomprising 38 former members of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and two from the Forum for ...

KAMPALA, UGANDA A medicine may be discovered in a laboratory, protected by a patent, and manufactured by a global pharmaceutical firm, but for a patient waiting in a Ugandan clinic, its value hinges on one critical question: Is it available when I need it? That question dominated discussions in Kampala on Thursday as health […] The post Uganda Health ...

The passing of Prince David Kiijanangoma Araali, following the recent demise of King Oyo, brings a profound wave of grief to the nation. This double tragedy signifies not only the departure of two dignified historical personalities but also highlights a systemic erosion of our core human values. Prince David, in particular, will be remembered as […] The ...

Programme targets household enterprises as Government pushes transition from subsistence production to the money economy By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com KAMPALA The Government of Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has invested Shs4.317 trillion in the Parish Development Model (PDM), reaching more than 3.5 million beneficiaries across Uganda as part of ...

The fact in Uganda is that Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has become an idea circulating within Ugandas political imagination. He is increasingly discussed not merely as an individual political actor, but as a symbol around which broader questions about Ugandas political future are being organised. Two Professors of Political Science, Luke Melchiorre and Moses ...

NAMASAGALI The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has been given two weeks to connect the Dei BioPharma Ltd high-tech cassava processing plant in Kamuli to the national power grid, after prolonged electricity shortages hampered full-scale production. Energy Minister Dr Monica Musenero issued the directive during a visit to the facility ...

Senior Presidential Advisor for Political Mobilisation, Mr. Moses Byaruhanga, has called for stronger government support for locally manufactured medicines, saying increased procurement from Ugandan pharmaceutical manufacturers will create jobs, conserve foreign exchange and strengthen the countrys industrial base. Mr. Byaruhanga made the remarks last week ...

KAMPALA Billionaire property tycoon Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia was among the prominent Kampala landlords who sat down with Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner General John R. Musinguzi on Thursday, 17 September 2026, for a candid high-level engagement on declining rental income tax compliance. The meeting, held at Mestil Hotel, brought together key real ...

As the debate on relocating Ugandas capital gains momentum in the public domain, particularly in the print media, the proposal deserves an informative and critical analysis. From the onset, Kampala has been at the heart of Ugandas political, economic and social life for generations. However, as the city continues to expand and the concentration of […] The ...

MPIGI President Yoweri Museveni has broken ground on a large fuel storage terminal near the capital, Kampala, a project the government says will shield the country from supply disruptions. When complete, the Kampala Storage Terminal in Mpigi District, about 26km west of the city, will hold up to 320 million litres of petroleum products, more […] The post ...

Young people are not simply the leaders of tomorrow; they are active contributors to the development challenges and opportunities of today. Across Africa and the Arab world, young people are shaping communities through entrepreneurship, technology, education, peacebuilding, culture, environmental action and civic participation. Yet, despite their growing ...

In an exclusive interview with CEO East Africa Magazines Executive Editor, Muhereza Kyamutetera, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, Founder and Chairman of the Ruparelia Group, shared practical financial lessons drawn from four decades of building one of East Africas largest business conglomerates. His core advice to Ugandans seeking to create lasting wealth is grounded ...

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, security institutions and communities to combat wildlife and forest-related crimes in the West Nile region. The call was made during the eighth strategic awareness and engagement meeting of the National Anti-Wildlife Crime Task Force held in Arua City, where ...

Ugandan politics has always been shaped by a complicated mixture of history, personalities, institutions, loyalty, and the search for a new political generation. As the country looks toward its future, one question increasingly demands serious consideration: what kind of leadership can carry Uganda into its next political chapter? Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba ...

Ugandas political terrain seems to be slowly and systematically changing. In this article, we explore how and why General Muhoozi Kainerugaba is emerging as a significant new phenomenon in Ugandas political landscape. For purposes of acknowledging the authorities whose ideas inform this analysis, our discussion is grounded partly in the work of Professor ...

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Central Government has raised concerns over Gulu Regional Referral Hospitals continued use of a manual payroll system, despite the Government having an integrated digital personnel and payroll system. The MPs warned that the manual system could create loopholes for the continued payment of salaries to staff who are no ...

The Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has resolved to summon businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba to appear in person after he failed to attend its Wednesday sitting to explain a disputed Shs140 billion Bank of Uganda guarantee. The decision, taken after a lengthy debate over a request for more time ...

The Embassy of Uganda in Switzerland has partnered with Private Safaris, a leading specialist in African travel in the Swiss market, to roll out a major tourism promotion campaign in Zurich, Switzerland aimed at raising Ugandas visibility and attracting more Swiss tourists to the country. This partnership is part of the Embassys ongoing efforts to […] The ...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today commissioned new accommodation facilities for personnel of the Special Forces Command (SFC) at Nakasero, describing the investment as part of efforts to improve the welfare, discipline and operational readiness of Ugandas armed forces. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, President Museveni, who is also the ...

The passing of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV leaves a profound void across the global cultural landscape. For over three decades, his historic reignanchored by his unique status as the worlds youngest monarch who ascended the throne as an infantwas defined by active, hands-on leadership. He championed vital programmes against poverty, fought ...