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Parliament to Sue The Observer Over Bribery Allegations

The Parliament of Uganda has decided to take legal action against The Observer Newspaper, claiming that the media house has been spreading false information and inciting hostility among Ugandan...

FDC Wrangles Deepen as Funding and Loyalty Strains Escalate Third Split Imminent

The internal rift within the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction has reached a boiling point, as...

Parliament Contributes 1 Billion Shillings for Cancer Bunker at Nsambya Hospital

The Parliament of Uganda has pledged 1 billion shillings towards the construction of a cancer bunker at Nsambya...

Speaker Among Questions Appointment Process for Assistant RDCs

The Speaker of the Parliament, Anita Annet Among, has raised concerns regarding the criteria used to select and...

State Minister for Youth Balaam Exposes NUP over Presenting Fake Identities as Political Prisoners

The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has unveiled a startling revelation, accusing the National...

NOT OVER YET: NUP to Drop Mpuuga as Vice President of Buganda Amidst Controversy

In a shocking turn of events, the National Unity Platform (NUP) has announced its decision to remove Mathias Mpuuga from the position of Vice President for Buganda. This decision comes amidst growing controversy within the party, particularly stemming from Mpuuga's clash with Fred Nyanzi, the party's national mobilizer and brother of NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi. The deepening rift between Mpuuga and the NUP leadership has been attributed to their differing approaches towards regime change. Mpuuga and his DP faction within...

Sports Ministry Hails Businessman Hamis Kiggundu for Nakivubo Stadium Facelift in Hosting

The Minister for Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, has commended entrepreneur Hamis Kiggundu for his efforts in transforming Nakivubo Stadium into a state-of-the-art facility, ready to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. During her visit to Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium on February 20, 2024, Minister Museveni expressed her admiration for the young and enthusiastic individuals like Kiggundu, who are actively contributing to the development of Uganda through significant projects. “The NRM government is very proud to see...

CID Boss Magambo Lectures KCCA Councilors on Uganda’s Historical Mission, Calls for National Unity and Responsibility

In an effort to enlighten opposition councilors about Uganda's historical mission and their role in guiding the country forward, Tom Magambo, the Director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), delivered a thought-provoking lecture. The event, held on February 20, 2024, emphasized the importance of understanding Uganda's past in order to shape its future. Addressing the councilors at a leadership and patriotic course, Magambo highlighted the significant changes that have occurred since the 1980s. One notable transformation is the improvement in...

Uganda’s Wildlife Population Thrives: Conservation Efforts Pay Off

Uganda, known for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, has witnessed a significant increase in its wildlife population, thanks to improved conservation efforts. The Ministry of Tourism has recently announced this achievement, which is believed to be a result of dedicated preservation and protection measures. Rtd Col Tom R. Butime, the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, shared these exciting developments during a media conference held February 20, 2024 in preparation for the upcoming World Wildlife Day. Minister Butime highlighted...

Finance Ministry Implements Incentives to Exempt Film Makers from VAT

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development unveiled a comprehensive framework of incentives aimed at exempting movie production supplies from value-added taxation (VAT). Moses Kaggwa, the Director of Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Finance, made the announcement on February 19, 2024 during a meeting with various stakeholders from the Creative Industry. One of the primary objectives of the meeting was to discuss the current tax system and its potential impact on the overall competitiveness of the creative sector. Kaggwa...

Government Issues Second Budget Call Circular for FY 2024/2025

The ministry of finance and economic development has issued the second budget call circular to all accounting officers and chief executive officers of State-owned enterprises and public corporations regarding the finalization of the budget for FY 2024/25 highlighting key priority areas. This was issued by the permanent secretary Ramathan Ggoobi on Monday February 19, 2024. According to Ggoobi, the purpose of this circular is to communicate the priority areas of the budget for FY 2024/25, on recommendations of Uganda's parliament on...