Cabinet approves Shs62b for Mount Elgon landslide victims
Cabinet has approved Shs62 billion for the resettlement of landslide victims in the Mount Elgon sub-region, including the purchase of more than 2,200 acres of land for affected households. The resolutions were announced yesterday at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala by ICT and National Guidance minister Justine Kasule Lumumba
Government moves to establish National Teacher Council
The government is moving to establish a National Teacher Council to strengthen professional standards, accountability and the status of teaching as a profession. The council is expected to provide professional oversight of teachers, including strengthening standards, recognition and accountability within the teaching profession. The development was announced by the Acting
Cabinet renames Busoga University, allocates Shs89.998b for new public university
Cabinet has approved the establishment of a public university in the Busoga sub-region, renaming the former Busoga University as Iganga University and allocating Shs89.998 billion to establish the institution and enable it to begin operations. The decision was reached during a Cabinet meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026, and announced
Fintech leaders call for capital, trust and regulation to drive Uganda’s digital economy
Fintech industry leaders have called for increased investment, stronger consumer protection and supportive regulation to enable Uganda’s digital financial sector to scale and contribute more significantly to economic transformation. The call was made during the 8th FITSPA Annual Fintech Conference in Kampala, where industry players, regulators and technology entrepreneurs discussed the future
Court remands Uganda’s ambassador to Kenya over alleged Shs 494m financial loss
The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded Ambassador Herbert Kiguli to Luzira Prison over allegations that he caused a financial loss of Shs 494.1 million to the government while serving at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). Kiguli, 59, the Consul General at Uganda’s Consulate General in Mombasa, Kenya,
Why Omukama retained Omusuuga, Rwomiire as Tooro begins new reign
Omukama Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo I has retained Charles Kayondo Kamurasi as Omusuuga, the head of the Babiito royal clan, as he begins reorganising the administration of Tooro Kingdom following his installation as the new king. Kamurasi, who played a central role in the process that identified Nyabongo as the
Archbishop Kiwanuka Empowerment Centre gets Shs 30 Million Boost from dfcu Bank
dfcu Bank has contributed Shs 30 million towards the completion of the Archbishop Kiwanuka Empowerment Centre in Kitovu, reaffirming its commitment to supporting institutions that empower communities, develop practical skills, expand economic opportunity and contribute to Uganda’s long-term socio-economic development. The contribution was announced during a fundraising dinner held at the
Two officials arrested as MPs probe Shs714,300 digital plate cost
Two government officials have been arrested by Parliament’s Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) as MPs intensify investigations into how the cost of Uganda’s digital number plates was determined. The officials are Moses Bekabye, a technical adviser at the Ministry of Finance, and Nathan Negesa, a public officer attached to the Office
UEDCL invests Shs240m to improve power supply in Butebo
Residents, businesses and public institutions in Butebo District are set to benefit from improved electricity supply following the commissioning of power distribution projects worth more than Shs240 million. The projects, implemented by the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), include the extension of the electricity distribution network to Petete Primary
Court convicts two over Munyonyo and Kalerwe bomb attacks
The General Court Martial has convicted two former Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) recruits, Hamza Lyavaala and Adiil Walusansa, of murder after they pleaded guilty to the charges. The two admitted to participating in plans to carry out a bomb attack during the June 3, 2025 Martyrs’ Day celebrations in Munyonyo,
