Corruption at Parliament: Obore, six other staff arrested
Senior officials from the Parliament of Uganda have been arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court and charged with multiple corruption-related offences, including embezzlement, causing financial loss and money laundering, over the alleged misappropriation of more than Shs31.9 billion in public funds. The charges, preferred by Brenda Kimbugwe Mawanda, Manager Prosecutions at
M-KOPA deepens financial inclusion as credit surpasses Shs1 trillion
Asset financing firm M-KOPA has strengthened its “More Than a Phone” platform with new customer benefits, as fresh data shows rising uptake and significant economic impact among low-income Ugandans. The company announced that it has now unlocked over Shs1 trillion in cumulative credit for more than **one million customers since
RAHA donates Shs137m medical equipment to boost Kasese, Bunyangabu health facilities
Reach A Hand Africa (RAHA) has donated medical equipment worth Shs137 million to 15 health facilities in Kasese and Bunyangabu districts, in a move aimed at improving maternal health and family planning services. The donation, made under the U Decide Kasese-Bunyangabu (KB) Project, was officially handed over on June 25
Museveni suspends PS Bageya over Busega–Mpigi expressway probe
President Yoweri Museveni has suspended the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works and Transport, Waiswa Bageya, as investigations intensify into alleged corruption in the Busega–Mpigi Expressway project. In a directive, Museveni ordered a probe into what he described as the “embezzlement of funds” in the construction of the expressway.
Six arrested over panga robberies in Kabowa
Police in Kampala have arrested six suspects believed to be behind a series of violent panga-wielding robberies that have recently terrorised residents in Kabowa and surrounding areas. The suspects are currently being held at Katwe Police Division following investigations into an aggravated robbery reported in Kabowa, Rubaga Division. Police also
Museveni promotes eleven senior Prisons officers
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has approved the promotion of eleven senior officers of the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) in a bid to strengthen the institution’s leadership and enhance professionalism within the country’s correctional system. The appointments are contained in Service Orders Part II No. 07/2026, issued on July 1, 2026,
Court grants Matembe bail after Luzira detention
Former Minister of Ethics and Integrity Miria Matembe has been granted a non-cash bail of Shs3 million after spending a night at Luzira Prison. Matembe was on Tuesday arraigned before the Luzira Magistrate’s Court and charged with promoting sectarianism following her arrest over the weekend after reportedly going into hiding
Woodrow named Africa Agency of the Year 2026 by PRovoke Media
Woodrow has been named Africa Agency of the Year 2026 by PRovoke Media, one of the world’s leading authorities on the communications industry. The award recognises Woodrow’s rapid growth across the continent and its work supporting clients navigating some of Africa’s most complex communication, policy, reputation and stakeholder challenges. In
Gov’t targets Shs45.6 trillion in domestic revenue for FY2026/27 budget
The Government has set an ambitious target of collecting Shs45.6 trillion in domestic revenue during the 2026/27 Financial Year with an aim to finance Uganda’s development agenda through locally generated resources while strengthening fiscal discipline, preparing for oil revenues and reducing dependence on borrowing. The target, announced by the Ministry
Parliament to Release Shs 300m for MPs’ Vehicles
Members of the 12th Parliament will begin receiving Shs300 million each this month to facilitate the purchase of new vehicles after the government releases the first batch of funds for the 2026/27 financial year, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has announced. The development was revealed on Wednesday by Musasizi while addressing
