Parliament Procures over 500 iPads for MPs
The Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, has revealed that iPads valued at approximately Shs 2.5 million each for Members of Parliament have already been procured. The 12th Parliament comprises 527 Members, including 353 directly elected constituency representatives, 146 district woman representatives, and 30 representatives of special interest groups such as
Stanbic Bank Flags Off Pirates RFC Ahead of Historic Enterprise Cup Final in Nairobi
Stanbic Bank Uganda has officially flagged off Pirates Rugby Club ahead of the club’s historic appearance in the Enterprise Cup final set for Nairobi this Saturday. The send-off ceremony was held at Crested Towers and presided over by Stanbic Bank Uganda Executive Director and Head Corporate Investment Banking Paul Muganwa
NUP Retains Ssenyonyi as Leader of Opposition, Unveils New Parliamentary Team
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has retained Nakawa West MP Joel Ssenyonyi as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Parliament. Ssenyonyi was first appointed to the position on December 22, 2023, by NUP party president Robert Kyagulanyi. He officially assumed office on January 9, 2024, and has now been reappointed
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
