Gov’t Warns Accounting Officers, Releases Shs 19.79 Trillion for Final Quarter of Fiscal Year
The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Ramathan Ggoobi, has issued a warning to accounting officers regarding delays in the payment of civil servants’ salaries. This comes in the wake of the government’s release of Shs 19.79 trillion for the final quarter of the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The Quarter
Over 28 arrested for killing a police officer during the funeral
The Uganda Police Force has arrested 29 individuals suspected of involvement in the murder of Chemonges Suleiman, a police officer attached to Bisheshe Police Station in Ibanda District. Officer Chemonges had been deployed to provide security during the funeral of Kahangire Lazarus in Kambogo Cell, Bisheshe Division. Kahangire, who had
African Development Bank and Bank of Africa Tanzania sign $7.5 million facility to boost trade finance
The African Development Bank and the Bank of Africa Tanzania (BOAT) have signed a $7.5 million trade finance transaction guarantee facility to boost trade finance activities of the Bank of Africa in Tanzania. Under this facility, the African Development Bank will provide a guarantee of up to 100% to confirming banks
Africa’s Strategic Diplomacy Fuels Mining Sector Growth
African nations are leveraging strategic partnerships to attract investment and strengthen their mining sectors. As competition between Western and Eastern powers intensifies over critical minerals, Africa has emerged as a key player in global supply chains, balancing geopolitical interests while maximizing economic benefits. With global markets racing to secure resources
Court Orders Reinstatement of Claire Mugabi at UTB After WhatsApp Dismissal
The High Court has ordered the reinstatement of Claire Nassali Mugabi as the Marketing Manager of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) following her controversial dismissal in May 2024. On May 28, 2024, Lily Ajarova, the Chief Executive Officer of UTB, dismissed Mugabi and instructed her to hand over all office
Police Arrest Diplomat’s Wife Over Toddler’s Mysterious Death Amid Divorce Battle
Police at Jinja Road Station are holding Jolin Dusabe Mutesi, a mother of five, in connection with the mysterious death of her two-year-old son amid an ongoing divorce and paternity dispute with her estranged husband. The child, identified as Nganwa Rugari, reportedly died on Wednesday, April 2, under unclear circumstances.
UN Security Officials And UNGU Commanders Convene To Bolster Mission Safety In Somalia
Security stakeholders in Somalia convened for a high-level briefing aimed at strengthening collaboration and enhancing safety measures in the mission area. The meeting, held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the UN Headquarters in Mogadishu, was chaired by the United Nations Principal Security Adviser (PSA), Mr Joseph Katuramu. It brought
Flavia Tumusiime Appointed Head of Broadcasting at Nation Media Group
Former NTV news anchor Flavia Tumusiime has been appointed as the new Head of Broadcasting at Nation Media Group Uganda. She joins the company from Capital FM, where she hosted the Desert Islands show. “Flavia is a seasoned media professional with 22 years of experience across television, radio, and digital
Kabaka’s Birthday Run 2025: Kabaka urges men to intensify fight against HIV/AIDS
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has called upon men to take a leading role in the fight against HIV/AIDS. He made the call during the Kabaka’s Birthday Run 2025, held at Bulange-Mengo, where hundreds of participants gathered to celebrate his 70th birthday. The annual run, which continues to raise awareness
MTN Uganda invests Shs 327 million in a new classroom block to boost education in Soroti District
MTN Uganda, through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has today officially inaugurated a new school block at Ocokican Community Secondary School in Ocokican Sub-County, Soroti District, in Eastern Uganda. This significant development includes two classrooms, a laboratory, 60 desks, 10 lab tables, 60 stools, a water harvesting system,
