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Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, the Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), delivered a compelling message to leaders, urging them to focus on empowering their communities for economic prosperity. Addressing senior…

On Wednesday afternoon, it was confirmed that Erias Lukwago, the President of the FDC Party and Lord Mayor of Kampala, has left the country for medical treatment in India. Lukwago has been battling severe upper limb and back pain for the…

In a bid to enhance regional connectivity and trade facilitation, the feasibility studies for a transnational expressway linking Uganda and Kenya are set to begin. The project, spanning 256 kilometers, will traverse from Kakira in Jinja…

The proposal to relocate Luzira Prisons to make room for the construction of a five-star hotel has sparked a contentious debate among Members of Parliament (MPs) in Uganda. Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi,…

Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has announced the release of Shs500 million to districts, cities, and municipalities from the Uganda Road Fund. This allocation marks the final payment for this financial year. During the start of…

In a press statement released on Wednesday at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, Hon. Betty Amongi Ongom, the Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, unveiled preparations ahead of the upcoming International Labour Day, set to…

Police in Kabale have arrested three suspected criminals who were part of a gang responsible for recent acts of terror in Kabale municipality. The arrests came following intelligence information based operation by police officers and…

During a recent plenary sitting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, legislators passed the NGO (Amendment) Bill, effectively scrapping the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Board and returning its oversight functions to the Ministry of Internal…

The Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon. Anita Among has tasked the Minister of Presidency Milly Babalanda to explain the rationale behind the recent appointments of Assistant Resident District Commissioners (RDCs). This followed concerns from…

In recent weeks, Uganda has been grappling with a concerning outbreak of red eyes, a highly contagious condition that has affected communities across the country. In March, the Ministry of Health confirmed an outbreak of Conjunctivitis,…