Speaker Stops Charcoal Ban Enforcement Until Govt Explains
Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth has suspended enforcement of the charcoal ban until government reports on October 21 on how it is enforced and whether gas cylinders are reaching homes.
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Oboth Gives SACCOs More Time to Meet BOU Licensing Rules
Afrigo Band Founder Moses Matovu Dies After Kibuli Attack
Otunnu Jumps to Third Place in Race for UN Secretary-General
Dr. Diana Atwine Responds to Criticism Over Uganda’s Lack of PET Scan After King Oyo’s Death
Museveni Commissions New SFC Barracks in Nakasero for 518 Troops
President Museveni commissioned two new SFC dormitory blocks in Nakasero on September 16 — housing 518 personnel and built entirely by Ugandans…
Museveni Breaks Ground on UGX 1.15 Trillion Kampala Fuel Storage Terminal
President Museveni has broken ground on the UGX 1.15 trillion Kampala Storage Terminal in Mpigi — a 320-million-litre…
Uganda Plans Less Borrowing, More Domestic Revenue in 2027/28 Budget
Uganda has unveiled its 2027/28 budget strategy — less borrowing, more domestic revenue, private capital focus — but…
Obore, Six Co-Accused Granted Bail After Two Months in Luzira Over Shs27 Billion Parliament Funds Scandal
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Your National ID Is Now Your Tax Number Too
Uganda’s Cabinet has approved the NIN as the official Tax Identification Number — meaning your National…
King Oyo of Tooro Dies at 34: Uganda Mourns as Kingdom Assures Continuity of the Crown
Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, King of Tooro Kingdom, has died aged 34 after…
Olara Otunnu Makes Ground in UN Race — But the Path Remains Steep
Olara Otunnu moved from 2 to 5 encourage votes in the August 21 UN Secretary-General straw…
Uganda Plans to Regulate Interior Design — But What Will Happen to the Furniture Shops, Curtain Dealers and Hardware Stores?
Uganda's plan to require certified professionals in interior design will affect far more than decorators —…
URA Manager Arrested in Shs220m Bribe Sting Over Tax Audit
A URA Customs manager was caught receiving a $60,000 bribe to suppress a tax audit in…
Alex Mukulu Dies at 72: Uganda Mourns Legendary Playwright, Actor and Theatre Director
Alex Mukulu, Uganda's most celebrated playwright and the creator of 30 Years of Bananas, has died…
Arab Contractors Blames Land Compensation Delays for Iganga-Luuka-Kamuli Road Slowdown
Arab Contractors says outstanding land compensation payments are preventing full access to sections of the Iganga-Luuka-Kamuli…
Ugandans Raise UGX 24 Million in 24 Hours to Keep Dr Spire Out of Prison
Ugandans raised UGX 24 million in under 24 hours to keep Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo from…
Parliament Orders Arrest of UHRC Chairperson After Second No-Show
Parliament's COSASE committee has ordered the arrest of UHRC Chairperson Mariam Wangadya after her second failure…
Judiciary Team Wraps Up Bunyoro Oil Tour With Visit to TotalEnergies Tilenga Projec
Uganda’s Chief Justice and judiciary delegation conclude their Bunyoro oil country visit at TotalEnergies’ Tilenga Project…
Chief Justice Zeija Leads Judges on Rare Uganda Oil Field Visit Ahead of 2026 Production
Chief Justice Zeija is leading Uganda’s judicial officers on a rare oil-country visit to the Kingfisher…
Fire Destroys Timber Workshops Along Victor Bwana Road in Mbarara
A fire overnight destroyed timber workshops along Victor Bwana Road in Mbarara City, with one trader…