Gov’t suspends Nile Star Operations over Nwoya crash
The Ministry of Works and Transport has suspended the operations of Nile Star Bus Limited for 30 days following a fatal road crash in Nwoya District that left at least seven people dead on May 4, 2026. The suspension, which takes effect today at 6pm, was announced by the State
Parliament passes Sovereignty Bill after heated debate
Parliament has passed the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 after adopting the committee report and completing clause by clause consideration, capping weeks of intense debate over the proposed law. The bill, tabled on April 15, 2026 by State Minister for Internal Affairs David Muhoozi, has drawn sharp reactions from lawmakers,
Govt Moves to License Starlink to Cut Internet Costs
Government is edging closer to granting an operating licence to Starlink, the satellite broadband venture backed by Elon Musk, as part of efforts to widen internet access and ease connectivity costs. ICT and National Guidance minister Chris Baryomunsi said discussions with the company are at an advanced stage, signalling a
Pearl Bank posts Shs47b profit in first results since rebrand
Pearl Bank Uganda has reported strong financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, posting a net profit of Shs47.3 billion in its first performance release since rebranding from PostBank Uganda. The results signal a solid start under the bank’s new identity, following shareholder approval of the name change
NRM Caucus Backs Sovereignty Bill Amid Rising Criticism
Members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary caucus have resolved to support the controversial Sovereignty Bill. The bill, tabled on April 15, 2026 by State Minister for Internal Affairs David Muhoozi, has since sparked intense debate among lawmakers, legal experts, civil society organisations and academia. It was subsequently
Parliament Set for Showdown on Sovereignty Bill After Committee Report
Parliament is set to debate the controversial Sovereignty Bill following the completion and adoption of a joint committee report over the weekend. The parliamentary committees on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs and Defence met at Speke Resort Munyonyo to finalise the report after weeks of scrutiny and stakeholder engagement. The process
How Thugs Broke into Bank of Uganda, Steal Laptops
A suspected inside operation is under investigation after intruders gained access to the heavily guarded Bank of Uganda headquarters in Kampala and stole several laptops along with critical equipment. Investigators say the break in occurred in the early hours of Monday, with the attackers reportedly exploiting internal weaknesses to access the
Katikkiro Mayiga Calls for Release of Eddie Mutwe
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called for the release of Edward Ssebufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, the chief civilian bodyguard to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine. Speaking during a session of the Lukiiko, Mayiga urged authorities to promote
Regional Push for Satellite Gains Momentum as Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan Sign Study Deal
Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan have taken a significant step towards reducing reliance on foreign-controlled communication systems after signing a joint resolution to undertake a feasibility study for a regionally owned satellite. The agreement, signed under the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIP), signals a renewed push by the four
Gov’t Expands Local Climate Facility to 24 Districts as Denmark Commits $23.4
Twenty-four districts across Uganda are now benefiting from the Local Climate Adaptive Living (LoCAL) Facility under the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), up from just four pilot districts in 2023, as government accelerates locally led climate adaptation with fresh backing of $23.4 million from Denmark. The benefiting districts include
