NUP Fronts late Nakimuli Hellen’s sister for Kalangala Woman MP By-Election
Nampala Irene, sister to the late Nakimuli Hellen, has been named the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election. She scored highly with 68.2% compared to other candidates who expressed interest to replace Nakimuli. Nakimuli passed away last month at Alexandria Specialized
Parliament Set to vet Alupo, Nabbanja Appointments
Parliament is set to approve the reappointment of Jessica Alupo as Vice President and Robinah Nabbanja as Prime Minister. The two leaders were on Tuesday reappointed by President Yoweri Museveni to their respective positions after serving for the past five years. “By virtue of the powers given to the President
NCBA Injects Shs40m into Gulu Property Expo to Boost Northern Investment
NCBA Bank Uganda has injected Shs40 million into the recently concluded Gulu Property Expo and Acholi Real Estate and Infrastructure Conference, signaling growing investor confidence in northern Uganda’s fast-rising property market. The expo, held in partnership with global property firm Knight Frank, served as a strategic platform to unlock investment,
Uganda Closes DRC Border as Ebola Risk Escalates
Uganda has temporarily closed its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with immediate effect following a surge in Ebola cases in the neighboring country. The government said only authorized Ebola response teams, humanitarian operations, food and cargo transporters, and essential security personnel will be allowed to cross,
Splash Kachupa: Britania Bets on Bottled Convenience to Grow Juice Market
Ugandan beverage manufacturer Britania Allied Industries Ltd is intensifing competition in the juice market with the scheduled launch of Splash Kachupa, a bottled version of its popular Splash juice brand. Set to be unveiled at the company’s headquarters in Ntinda, the new product marks a strategic shift from the traditional
Museveni Drops 22 Ministers in New Cabinet Reshuffle
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled a new Cabinet for the next five years, dropping at least 22 ministers in a sweeping reshuffle. In a statement, Museveni said the appointments were made in accordance with the Constitution of Uganda. “By virtue of the powers given to the President of Uganda
Cabinet List: Museveni drops Moses Ali, Nankabirwa , Anite, names Ayebare, Wanyoto Migadde Ministers
By virtue of the powers given to the President of Uganda under Articles 108(1) and (2), 108A(1), 111(1), 113(1), and 114(1) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, the following persons have been proposed for appointment as Vice President, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and
Tom Magambo: I don’t blame you for what happened to my son
The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) Director Maj. Tom Magambo has paid an emotional tribute to his wife, Carol, describing her as a strong pillar of their family following the tragic death of their son, Timothy Muganzi Magambo. Speaking during a requiem Mass at Our Lady of Africa, Mbuya Catholic Parish,
Global tensions squeeze Ugandan economy as fuel, fertilizer prices rise
As the United States and Iran pursue diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East, economists are warning that the conflict is already creating economic strain across the world, including in Uganda, through rising fuel prices and disruptions in global supply chains. Speaking during a recent webinar organised by
Museveni Threatens to Sack ‘Lazy’ Ministers
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday used the opening sitting of Uganda’s 12th Parliament to deliver a stern warning to ministers among leaders whom he accused of failing to mobilize wananchi to benefit from government wealth-creation programs, saying the time had come for every elected official to take responsibility for
