Nalukoola Wins Kawempe North By-Election
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, has been declared the winner of the Kawempe North by-election. The announcement was made by Makabayi Henry, the returning officer for Kampala City, after Nalukoola secured 17,764 votes. He defeated his closest rival, Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM),
UK Court Convicts Ugandan Judge Lydia Mugambe of Exploitation
A UK court has convicted United Nations judge Lydia Mugambe, 49, of exploiting a young woman as a domestic slave. Prosecutors stated that Mugambe abused her position of power by preventing the victim from securing stable employment and forcing her to work as a maid and provide free childcare. On
UCC Suspends Pearl FM Broadcasting License over Kawempe by-election
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended the broadcasting services of 107.9 Pearl FM for violating the Minimum Broadcasting Standards. According to Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director of UCC, Pearl FM aired content on March 12, 2025, during the program “MPULIDDE KAMENYA”, hosted by Kalule Sulaiman, that breached broadcasting regulations.
Tanzania declares end of Marburg virus disease outbreak
Tanzania has declared the end of Marburg virus disease outbreak after recording no new cases over 42 days since the death of the last confirmed case on 28 January 2025. The outbreak, in which two confirmed and eight probable cases were recorded (all deceased), was the second the country has
Tension Flares as Military Whisks Away MPs, Journalists in Kawempe By-Election
Tension erupted in the Kawempe by-election as military police whisked away National Unity Platform (NUP) MPs, including Bukomansimbi South County MP Kayemba Solomon and Mawokota North MP Hillary Kiyaga. The two lawmakers were taken from the Kazo Angola polling station. Journalists, including Raymond Tamale, Abubaker Lubowa, Denis Kabugo, Hakim Wampamba,
Gov’t Allocates Additional Shs 115 billion to Atiak Sugar Factory Despite Lack of Production
Parliament has approved an additional Shs 115 billion investment into Atiak Sugar Factory, owned by Amina Moghe Hersi. This brings the total government expenditure on the project to Shs 668.71 billion. However, the Opposition has strongly criticized the continued funding, arguing that despite the massive investment, the factory has yet
NSSF Smartlife Flexi Surpasses Shs 5 Billion in Savings Within Three Months
NSSF Smartlife Flexi, the flagship voluntary savings product by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), has surpassed Shs 5 billion in savings just three months after its launch. This milestone has been largely driven by informal sector micro savers. Praised for its flexibility, Smartlife Flexi primarily targets workers in the
Gov’t Moves to Waive Shs 607.9 million in Unrecoverable Taxes for Fresh Cuts Ltd
The Ministry of Finance is seeking Parliament’s approval to waive taxes amounting to Shs 607,931,933 owed by Fresh Cuts (U) Limited. This follows an admission by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) that the taxes in question are not recoverable. The request was tabled by the Minister of State for Finance,
Ethiopia, MultiChoice Africa sign MoU to protect intellectual property rights in creative sector
In a move to safeguard Ethiopia’s cultural heritage and bolster its creative economy, the Ethiopian Ministry of Culture and Sport (MOCS), the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority (EIPA), and MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V. (MAH) today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement aims to collaboratively combat piracy and enhance
TotalEnergies signs lucrative hydrogen deal
French energy giant, TotalEnergies and Germany’s RWE have signed an agreement for the procurement of green hydrogen over a period of 15 years. Under the agreement, TotalEnergies, which also operates in Uganda, will purchase around 30,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year from RWE for its refinery in Leuna, Germany
