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Kenya: thousands demonstrate against proposed tax increases
June 21, 2024 by VOA
After months of expressing anger on social media, thousands of Kenyans gathered in Nairobi and elsewhere this week to protest...
Two journalists remanded over MPs' corruption story
June 21, 2024 by URN
Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's court has remanded two journalists to Luzira prison for allegedly publishing information without a valid broadcasting...
Lenacapavir jab 100% effective in preventing HIV infection among Ugand…
June 20, 2024 by URN
A new HIV prevention study has found that twice-a-year injections of a new antiviral drug, Lenacapavir were 100 per cent...
5 guards arrested over attempting to shoot at minister Nyamutoro
June 20, 2024 by URN
Five private security guards have been arrested for allegedly attempting to shoot at the state minister for Mineral Development, Phiona...
11 market vendors killed in Mityana road accident
At least 11 market vendors have perished in a road accident in Mityana district. The accident occurred along Bukya road in Namilyango village after the driver lost control.
NUP 'rebels' rule out forming new political party
National Unity Platform (NUP) 'rebels' have ruled out forming a new party over disagreements with the party's top leadership.
Ex Mulago hospital boss Baterana remanded over Shs 6.3bn loss
The former executive director of Mulago national referral hospital Dr Byarugaba Baterana Bonaventura has been remanded to Luzira prison on charges of abuse of office by the Anti-Corruption court.
3 inmates charged over Kiburara prison food heist
Three inmates of Kiburara prisonhave been charged with two counts of theft after allegedly breaking into the prison store to steal beans and posho.
Two Pakwach teachers arrested over drinking during class time
Two teachers of Ayara primary school in Pakwach district have been arrested after they were found drunk during class hours.
MPs extortion: Museveni warned Namujju in 2023
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was aware a year ago that members of parliament were extorting money from government agencies and ministries.
EC chair to voters: Don’t feel intimidated by soldiers
As the country prepares for the 2026 general elections, the chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, has reassured Ugandans not to feel intimidated by the presence of the military during elections.
Ggoobi defends govt plan to borrow more money
Ramathan Ggoobi, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, revealed that the increased domestic borrowing is aimed at financial stability and funding development programs.
Mathias Mpuuga: a model of resilience?
On Heroes day, via Space on X hosted by Yuliana Namubiru and attended by 193,000 listeners, Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba faced off with an angry crowd of his digital critics and emerged as a model of resilience.
More parents shun nursery education due to high fees
Parents, teachers, and government officials have identified fees as a critical barrier to accessing nursery education in rural and low-income earning families.
Bank of Uganda closes Mercantile Credit Bank over low capital
Bank of Uganda (BoU) has ordered Mercantile Credit Bank Ltd to wind up operations over poor governance and failure to meet the required capitalisation levels.
Museveni renews Brig Mugabe's term as army court chairperson
President Yoweri Museveni has officially renewed the contract of Brig Freeman Robert Mugabe as chairperson of the General Court Martial.
Court halts Miss Tourism Kigezi pageant over management feud
Rukungiri High court has halted the 2024/25 Uganda Miss Tourism Kigezi pageant over a management feud.
University of Cambridge 'loans' to Uganda 39 own looted traditional artifacts
The University of Cambridge has repatriated more than three dozen traditional artifacts to Uganda in a major act of restitution welcomed by the local officials who sought them.
Boyfriend arrested over strangling to death S.3 student in Serere
Phillip Ajotu, the boyfriend of an 18-year-old student Scovia Apio has been arrested over her murder.
Court dismisses petition challenging church closure during COVID lockdown
The Constitutional court has dismissed a petition in whichreligious and political actors challenged the closure of places of worship during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
Budget silent on 2021 NRM manifesto free education pledge
Parents and students hoping for a reprieve from the ever-skyrocketing school fees in public and government-aided schools will have to wait a little longer.
Silent war: Decades of human suffering in DRC
As of 2023, the Democratic Republic of Congo is home to an estimated population of approximately 6.9 million internally displaced people, according to the United Nations.
How a single painting tells the story of the Uganda Martyrs
On a wall at Namugongo, at the spot where 26 young Christian converts were burned alive 138 years ago, is a painting.
Corruption: Busiki MP Akamba 'kidnapped' after securing bail
A scuffle ensued on Friday as Busiki MP Paul Akamba was rearrested at Anti-Corruption court premises shortly after securing bail on corruption charges.
Bomb blast kills boy, injures another in Ngora
A 14-year-old student ofKopege primary school, John Bosco Okello has been killed in a bomb blast in Ngora district, northern Uganda.
New 'beer tax' set to bite alcohol industry
For many Ugandans, the thought of beer conjures warm memories, cheers with friends, or a cold drink at the end of a long day.
Activists push for payment to women for domestic work
Gender activists are advocating for the recognition of unpaid caregiving and domestic work.
2024/25 Uganda Budget Speech
The minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Matia Kasaija delivered a Shs 72 trillion budget estimate for FY 2024/25 under the theme; Full Monetisation of Uganda’s Economy through Commercial Agriculture, Industrialisation, Expanding and Broadening Services, Digital Transformation and Market Access.Below is the full speech
Kabale couple remanded over murder, aggravated robbery
A couple in Kabale has been remanded to Ndorwa prison over charges of murder and aggravated robbery.
Budget 2024-25: vote allocations and proposed tax reforms
To jump-start the financial year beginning in July, the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, will continue the yearly tradition on June 13, 2024, by presenting the budget in front of members of parliament and the cabinet.
How two friends conspired to rob another friend of Shs 3m cash
After spending nearly a week in cells, Edrine Bugaya has confessed to knowing Bahati Kisekka who orchestrated an armed mobile money robbery at Bwebajja cell, Kajjansi town council, on Entebbe Road, in Wakiso district.
Corruption: 3 MPs remanded over soliciting bribes from UHRC
The Anti-Corruption court has remanded three MPs to Luzira prison on charges of corruption after they allegedly solicited money from the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) in return for increasing its budget.
3 Kigezi High School students remanded over assaulting colleague
Three students of Kigezi High School in Kabale district, western Uganda have been charged and remanded to prison for causing grievous harm to a colleague.
Experts: Diapers are Uganda’s growing environmental crisis
Before arriving at the Kitee*zi landfill in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso district, the primary dumping site for all waste from the Kampala Metropolitan Area, one encounters heaps of assorted waste: plastics, mineral water bottles, glass bottles, metallic scrap, paper waste, and polythene bags.
Breakdown of Shs 72 trillion 2024/25 budget
This story was first published by The Observer on May 20, 2024, following Parliament’s annual approval of the budget on May 18 for the financial year 2023/24.
African MPs unite in Kampala to tackle illicit arms trade
Some Members of Parliament from across Africa met in Kampala over the weekend to discuss mechanisms for enhancing the prevention and reduction of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) - related violence, a persistent global concern.
KCCA, Absa restore forest cover in Kyanja
As the world came together to commemorate World Environment Day on June 5, Absa Bank Uganda and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) jointly planted 3,300 trees at KCCA’s Agricultural Resource Center, Kyanja situated on an expanse of 4.9 acres.
Stanbic rescues Mbale referral hospital
Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), the parent company of Stanbic bank, has donated equipment worth Shs 20 million to Mbale referral hospital and Maluku health center III, as part of its corporate social investment (CSI) in efforts to improve maternal healthcare services across the country.
Witchdoctor found with human skulls sentenced to 7 years in jail
The High court has sentenced John Magombe, a witch doctor found in possession of three human skulls to seven years in jail.
15 suspected machete-wielding thugs arrested in Nansana, Wakaliga
15 suspected members of machete-wielding gangs operating in the areas of Nabweru, Nansana Municipality in Wakiso district and Nateete Wakaliga, Rubaga Division in Kampala have been arrested.
Kakumiro woman arrested for strangling to death stepdaughter
A 30-year-old woman, Sylvia Uwimana has been arrested in Kakindo town council, Kakumiro district for allegedly strangling to death her 10-year-old stepdaughter.
Guard shoots self dead after losing motorcycle he was paid to protect
John Bosco Bakya, a private security guard working with Security Group Africa (SGA), allegedly shot himself dead on Friday after losing a motorcycle he had been paid Shs 1,000 to protect.
